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OUTBACK CLIMBING CENTER

Climbing Center  (858) 822-1996 |  climbingcenter@ucsd.edu

Indoor climbing is a low-risk, high-adrenaline sport offering:

  1. Convenient, on-campus access
  2. An interesting and diverse work-out
  3. Intellectual and physical problem solving
  4. A place to meet new and bring old friends
  5. Varying degrees of challenge

In 1995 we came up with the great idea to convert two racquetball courts into the coolest climbing and bouldering facility on campus. The Outback Climbing Center is a professionally designed and built complex, well equipped for both the first-timer and the seasoned climber. Our staff are friendly and accessible for belaying, instruction, coaching and advice. Come check it out!

All climbers must sign a Liability Waiver in order to climb.

DIRECTIONS

We are located just inside the main door of the Canyonview Aquatics Center on the UCSD campus off of Voigt Drive.

  1. From Interstate 5, exit Genesee Avenue and head east
  2. Turn right onto Campus Point Drive
  3. Turn right onto Voigt Drive
  4. We are directly across Warren Fields, in the Canyonview Pool Complex
  5. The closest parking lot is P510. Be sure to follow all posted parking guidelines. Parking is currently free on weekends.
  6. Click here for an interactive map of the campus or use Google Maps to get directions from your location

Click here for our regular hours

SCHEDULED CLOSURES

Winter Break Closure Friday of Finals Week - Re-open Sunday of Week 1 Winter Quarter
Spring Break Closure Friday of Finals Week - Re-open Monday of Week 1 Spring Quarter
Pre-Summer Closure Friday of Finals week - Re-open Monday of Summer Session 1 
September Closure Friday of Summer Session 2 - Re-open Thursday of Zero Week Fall Quarter

Holiday Closures

  • MLK Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving

If a holiday falls on a Monday, we will also be closed on the Sunday prior. 
Please call us for specific closure dates or questions.

VIRTUAL CLIMBING RESOURCES

  • Introduction to Rock Climbing for Beginners
  • Tips For Beginners
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Safety & Etiquette
  • How to be a Rock Climber
  • How to Cope with Having to Rest
  • Beginner Spots for Climbing Outdoors in SD County

 

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