New to rock climbing or to the Beauchamp Rock Wall? Before you get started at the climbing wall you need to attend a Rock 101 course first. This class is completed in person at Beauchamp. During the course you'll learn everything from how to stay safe, beginner techniques, climbing gym etiquette and our rules and guidelines. No sign up is needed, these can happen anytime during our staffed wall hours, Monday-Friday 6pm-8pm (not available major holidays or University of Portland holidays).
Come anytime Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm to get Rock 101 Certified!
Looking to learn how to top rope climb and belay? Come get Rock 102: Top Rope Certified. We'll teach you the basics of belaying, belay devices, partner communication, knots, and more. These courses happen in person at the Beauchamp Rock Wall. No sign up is needed, these can happen anytime during our staffed wall hours, Monday-Friday 6pm-8pm (not available major holidays or University of Portland holidays).
Come anytime Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm to get Rock 102 Certified!
Looking to learn how to lead climb and lead belay? Sign up for a Rock 103 Lead Climbing Course. Here, we'll teach you the basics of lead belaying technique and safety, proper lead climbing and clipping technique, and more! For these courses, you must be signed up ahead of time- check out the schedule and register at the link below. You must have completed a Rock 102: Top Rope Certification before you are eligible for this course. After this course, you will be eligible to test out for your Lead Climbing Certification at our wall. These courses happen in person at the Beauchamp Climbing Wall
Check out our registration page for other climbing wall workshops and events!
Some common workshops/events we hold each semester are:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
