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OA Climbing Wall

The Outdoor Action Climbing Wall is an indoor rock climbing & bouldering facility, 32 feet high and 66 feet across with 14 belay stations. It incorporates the latest in climbing wall technology with both vertical and overhanging sections as well as a roof and three artificial cracks. Climbers of all abilities are welcome. Experienced instructors will be on hand to teach skills and assist in solving particular climbing routes. OA will provides all equipment including climbing harness and climbing. The Climbing Wall is open throughout the academic year except during breaks, reading period and final exams. Supervision and coaching provided by OA Climbing Wall Staff. 

Climbing is FREE for Princeton University students, faculty and staff.

Never Climbed Before? No experience necessary! We'll teach you!

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OA Climbing Wall Open Hours

Fall 2023 hours begin on Monday, September 11th

Open Hours - Princeton students, staff and faculty with an active PUID can climb for FREE. Individuals without a TigerCard (prox) are not eligible to climb.

  • Mondays 4:30-6:30pm
  • Tuesday 8-10pm
  • Wednesdays 8-10pm
  • Thursdays 10pm-12am (sponsored by the Alcohol Initiative)
  • Fridays 4:30-6:30pm

Learn to Belay Classes - FREE

You must take a Belay Class and pass a separate Belay Test in order to belay at the OA Climbing Wall. 

Daily belay classes will be offered during the first two weeks. Register in advance at My.Princeton.edu-- spaces go quickly!

  • Wednesdays : 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thursdays: 8:00-9:00pm
  • Fridays: 3:15-4:15pm
  • Saturdays: 3:15-4:15pm
  • Sundays: 3-4pm

Learn More

What's Indoor Climbing All About?

 

 

Rock Climbing Resources Bouldering

Local Climbing Areas

  • Ralph Stover State Park, PA
  • Allamuchy State Park, NJ
  • Delaware Water Gap, NJ & PA
  • The Gunks, NY
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