Rock Climbing

     Wayne requested that I post some more information about Rock Climbing, so here it is.
Main site: http://www.drexel.edu/RecCenter/climbing_wall.html

Their calendar: http://www.drexel.edu/RecCenter/calendar_climbing_wall.html

Before you're able to climb at the Rec Center, you must pass a safety test.  Here is some information that is posted here:

Climbing-Wall

Learn To Climb

Drexel Climbing Wall

No experience necessary.

Equipment is provided.

Let’s get started by introducing you to basic rock climbing skills. We will teach you the necessary skills to climb and belay using a top-rope system. Some of the skills you will learn are safety practices, basic climbing knots, belay technique, equipment and terminology. At the end of the course you will have the necessary skills to complete the belay certification at Drexel. 

What you will learn:

     • To understand the risks and benefits involved in the sport of rock climbing 

     • To identify and properly use basic climbing equipment including a harness, a locking carabiner, a belay   

       device, a ground anchor, etc. 

     • Proficiency with tying a figure eight retrace knot 

     • Climbing safety procedures including "buddy checks" and belay commands

     • The principles of belaying • How climbing routes are graded (to determine the difficulty of a climb) 

Photo courtesy of Drexel Rec Center.

     Digital image. Web. 7 Mar. 2011. <http://www.drexel.edu/RecCenter/images/page_pics/climbing_03.jpg>.