Our Coordinator
Ivan Bartha
Ivan graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelors in Outdoor Recreation. He received his Masters of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
SCSU CLIMBING WALL
The SCSU Climbing Wall opened on January 20, 2005 in the new Student Recreation Center. The wall has over 2100 square feet of climbing surface is a combination of integrated granite replica panels which includes an overhang, negative pitch, corner climbs and a series of crack elements. The second portion of the wall includes a 40’ traverse wall, and a large wood portion coated with a textured surface featuring a chimney climb, multiple negative pitches and a ceiling wall to wall feature. The wall offers 12 climbing stations and is Central Minnesota’s premier indoor climbing facility. Climbing shoes are offered for a rental fee and instructional programs are available for a nominal fee. Additionally Outdoor Endeavors provides outside groups opportunities to rent the facility for school & church groups, corporate, and business incentives along with other specialized programming.
Staff
Natalie Prell, Climbing Wall Student Manager
Sara Steffen, Outdoor Endeavors Graduate Assistant
Office 308-3772
outdoor_endeavors@stcloudstate.edu
Community Climbing Wall Passes Now Available!
We have debated developing a community climbing wall pass for sometime and are pleased to unveil it for the summer break. The pass allows non-SCSU students access to the climbing wall during open hours throughout the summer for the low price of $45. These passes are available at Campus Recreation Guest Services and require a community Campus Card which costs $5. Call Guest Services at 320-308-3325 to sign up for a pass!
Click here for the Community Wall Pass form
Required Forms
All participants utilizing the SCSU Climbing Wall must have a current release on file with Outdoor Endeavors. If a participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must read & sign the waiver before presenting it to the Outdoor Endeavors Staff.
Release Form
Hours of operation
Fall / Spring
| Sunday - Wednesday | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Thursday | Instructional Programs |
| Friday | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Saturdays | 12:00PM - 3:00PM |
Break / Summer / Intercession (Starting 5/11/09)
| Monday | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Friday | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
* Closed Dec 31
Climbing Rates
FREE to SCSU students with valid ID
Non-Student & Community Rates below
| Daily Access Pass | $6 per person |
| Semester Climbing Pass | $45 per person |
| Climbing Shoe Rental | $2 per person |
*Climbing shoes are not included for students! |
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Group Reservations
| Up to 10 participants | $60/hr |
| Up to 15 participants | $80/hr |
| Up to 20 participants | $120/hr |
* We can host Birthday Parties, Retreats, Employee Wellness Programs, and Instructional Programs at the group reservation rates.
* Provided outside of normally scheduled hours
* Call Sara Steffen or Natalie Prell at 320-308-3772 for more information
All prices include set up & take down time and only reflect direct programming time. It also includes a 1:5 facilitator to participant ratio. Additionally, add on services such as food & refreshments can be arranged with advance notice.
Belay Certification
Belaying is the act of controlling rope given to a climber and controlling the climbers descent with the aid of climbing hardware. Outdoor Endeavors trains participants to belay in the Rock Climbing Skills Clinics listed below. In order to belay climbers at the wall you must be certified to belay at our facility using our equipment and the belay techniques we recommend. In order to obtain a Belay Certification Card, climbers must do one of the following:
- Participate & successfully complete a Rock Climbing Skills Clinic
- Complete a challenge test arranged with the Climbing Wall Graduate Assistant or Student Manager
- Re-test annually to keep certification current
Cost for a belay skills challenge test or annual re-test is $15 and can be done during open hours or during a Climbing Wall Skills Clinic. We encourage all climbers to improve their skills and re-certify annually. You will receive a belay card that you need to have with you if you are belaying at the climbing wall.
Climbing Skills Clinics
Take your interest in climbing to the next level by participating in a Rock Climbing Skills Clinic! Learn fundamentals that will make you a safe and skilled climber. By successfully completing the clinic you will be issued belay certification that allows you to belay during open climbing hours.
Scheduled Climbing Wall Skills Clinics - Fall 2009
9/10/09 7-9pm
9/24/09 7-9pm
10/8/09 7-9pm
10/29/09 7-9pm
11/12/09 7-9pm
12/3/09 7-9pm
12/17/09 7-9pm
Cost for the Climbing Wall Skills Clinic is $15 and pre-registration is required due to limited space!
During breaks, instructional climbing programs are scheduled by demand for groups of 4 or more.
For more information about Climbing Wall Skills Clinics please contact Natalie Prell at 320-308-3772 or by e-mail at outdoor_endeavors@stcloudstate.edu
women that rock!
Women That Rock is a program for local women interested in recreational rock climbing sponsored by SCSU Outdoor Endeavors and the SCSU Women’s Center. Staff working the program are there to answer your questions, help you learn new skills and promote rock climbing among female participants. Grab a friend and come to this unique program offered only at the SCSU Climbing Wall.
Scheduled Women That Rock Sessions - Fall 2009
9/3/09 8-10pm
9/17/09 8-10pm
10/1/09 8-10pm
10/15/09 8-10pm
11/5/09 8-10pm
11/19/09 8-10pm
12/10/09 8-10pm
The program is free to all interested women, including the public, and requires no experience.
For more information about Women That Rock! please contact Natalie Prell or Sara Steffen at 320-308-3772 or by e-mail at outdoor_endeavors@stcloudstate.edu
Kids Klimb - New!!!
In order to meet the demand of local youth interested in climbing and meet the hectic schedules many families have, we have unveiled a new opportunity for local youth. Kids Klimb is a drop in, instructional program for local youth from age 5-16 who have an interest in rock climbing. On Thursdays & Sundays from 5-6pm the Outdoor Endeavors staff will be doing impromptu instruction in small groups split up by age. We love to see kids pick up rock climbing as a new skill and passion!
Kids Climb Hours
Thursdays 5-6pm
Sunday 5-6pm
Cost $45 per semester
*This price includes a climbing wall pass good for access during open hours throughout the semester!
Sandstone Ice Festival 2009
This year marks the 5th year of the Sandstone Ice Festival at Robinson Park in Sandstone, Minnesota. Outdoor Endeavors is proud to be part of this annual event and a good time was had by all! The Outdoor Endeavors Staff braved the cold and joined over 400 other people for a world class ice climbing event! The event included free ice climbing & winter camping clinic, fireworks and gear raffle. Below are some pictures from the 2008 event! More information can be found at the event website. Sandstone Icefest
