Climbing Wall
Hours
The indoor climbing wall is 7 days a week: Monday–Thursday 4–10:00 p.m., Friday 3–6:00 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday 4–7:00 p.m. when classes are in session. Please check the center's detailed calendar for specifics.
We are closed for university holidays, breaks, and some special events.
Upcoming Events
Top Rope Climbing Hour
This weekly hour is reserved for top rope climbing. Whether you want to learn to top rope for the first time, or you just want a chance to top rope without having to work around lots of people bouldering, our staff can help support your goals. All ability levels are welcome, first-time and beginner climbers are invited to come learn.
Beginner Hour
This weekly hour is set aside specifically for first-time and beginner climbers to come learn how to climb while the wall is less busy and staff can give their full attention to instruction. Wall staff are able to instruct basic climbing movement, top rope climbing and belaying, and many other skills to help people get started.
Femme Climbing Hour
The Femme climbing hour is a collaboration between the Westminster Outdoor Program and Westminster’s chapter of Backcountry Squatters. During this hour the wall will be open exclusively for female and non-binary folks who feel more comfortable in a female-centered space. This event is open to all ability levels, and first-time and beginner climbers are invited to come learn how to get started.
Beginner Top Rope Climbing Clinic
Come learn how to top rope climb! Top rope climbing is a great way for new climbers to get into the sport. Our competent staff are excited to teach you the necessary skills and help you get started!
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October 22, 2024
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October 28, 2024
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October 28, 2024
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October 29, 2024
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November 4, 2024
Check the outdoor program calendar for more events.
About the Wall
Ryan Edward Bishop was a business major at Westminster University. He was well known and much beloved on campus for his kind and joyful disposition and for his passion for Utah's mountain landscape. Ryan took great pleasure in sharing his love for the outdoors with friends and fellow students, particularly those who were experiencing the outdoors for the first time.
Ryan passed away on April 28, 2011. Bishop's Wall was dedicated to him on October 27, 2011, to honor his love of adventure, challenge and fellowship. Climb for Bishop!
Thanks to a generous donor, Bishop’s Wall was fully rebuilt in 2022 by Vertical Solutions. The indoor climbing wall offers 48 vertical feet of top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering routes of all levels. Our experienced student instructors teach introductory classes, lead climbing, belay certification, and climbing technique clinics. Every year we host fall and spring climbing competitions, special events for groups on campus, academic classes, and activities to get everyone more involved with climbing! Private groups can connect with us to inquire about using Bishop’s Wall for one-time and ongoing events. Contact Brett, Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs (bcarroll@westminsteru.edu) for more details.
The Outdoor Bouldering Wall is a "use at your own risk" facility on the west side of the Bassis Center. There are designated poles at the Outdoor Bouldering Wall where you may set up a slackline. The Outdoor Program rents slacklines to the Westminster Community for use at the Outdoor Bouldering Facility.
You can complete the online waiver before coming to the wall.