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Located at the back of the ECU Eakin Student Recreation Center, the Adventure Leadership Program offers an exciting and free experience for anyone who has access to the gym. Our climbing wall is your climbing wall. We strive to have friendly and experienced staff to create a social atmosphere that anyone can be comfortable in. No experience? No problem! We are more than willing to give tips and encouragement and we have harnesses and climbing shoes free for you to use. Whether you come alone or bring your friends, we’re here to make sure you have a great time.


Hours of Operation

Indoor Climbing Wall at the ESRCHours
Monday-Thursday3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday1:00pm - 6:00pm
SaturdayCLOSED
Sunday4:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn to Belay!

A “Belayer” is attached to the same rope as their climber, and pulls the rope through a device to minimize slack and fall distance. We offer free belay clinics every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm for any students and members interested. This workshop is designed to teach you how to safely tie in as a climber and belay your partner up the wall. Bring a friend and learn a new skill.

Belay clinics last 60 minutes and are offered during days and hours above. Ask a staff member for help when you check in and they will be happy to teach you a new skill.

A “Belay Certified” climber may use their own approved climbing harness (or an approved harness we offer) and may belay other climbers. The test to gain the certification after the workshop is free and a score of 100% is required to pass. The test can be taken any time, at least one day after the workshop.


Climbing Wall Reservations

CRW offers opportunities for the ECU Community to reserve the climbing wall for private events and birthday parties. Climbing events are booked in 2 hour increments with a max of 20 people. We provide all climbing harnesses (adult and children sizes), shoes (adult sizes only) and trained instructors to facilitate your event and make sure everyone enjoys their experience. If you have a larger group you would like to bring to the wall, please contact us directly to see if we can accommodate your group.

Number of ClimbersStudent GroupsMember GroupsNon-member Groups
6-10 People$90$200$250
11-15 People$120$220$300
16-20 People$150$240$350

Click HERE to access the Climbing Wall Assumption of Risk form. Everyone who uses the climbing wall must have a current form on file.

Please contact us for more information at adventure@ecu.edu.

To reserve the climbing wall, please fill out the following form to begin the reservation process.