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Climbing club treasurer Sarah Peterson steps into a climbing harness on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at the Providence Rock Wall outside Columbia, Mo. Harnesses are a crucial piece of climbing safety equipment.
The Mizzou Climbing Club is a loose, casual group of people who enjoy climbing.
Most Climbing Club meetings are impromptu gatherings at the rock wall in Mizzou's Rec Center. Getting involved can be as simple as just turning up at the rock wall and talking to anyone there!
Two members of the Mizzou Climbing Club look up a limestone cliff face at the Providence Rock Wall, Columbia, Mo., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Providence Rock Wall features several dozen established climbing routes.
Mizzou Climbing Club member Zoe Spriegs leads the climb up Providence Rock Wall, Columbia, Mo., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. She does so by securing a climbing rope to anchors set into the face of the rock.
"Mizzou Club Climbing has provided an open and welcoming community for climbers of all backgrounds in the Columbia area for years. The Mizzou Club Climbing alumni network features members from all over the country, including employees of several leading outdoor industry brands. Through partnerships with companies like La Sportiva, Trango, Tenaya, and more, Mizzou Club Climbing continues to give its members an accessible arena in which to practice the activity we all love."
-Jack Weakly, Vice President
We sometimes host gym-to-crag days, which are all-day outings to nearby natural walls and rock features. It's a really easy way to get experience with outdoor climbing, guided by experienced student climbers.
Anyone interested in getting into climbing is encouraged to get involved, regardless of experience level!
More questions? Contact us on Instagram @mizzouclubclimbing
Climbing club executive Halle Jackson makes herself canned beans and vegetables for breakfast between climbs on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at the Providence Rock Wall outside Columbia, Mo. She eats it while waiting for her turn to climb.
Interested in participating in one of our gym-to-crag introduction days? Just fill out this quick sign-up sheet!
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