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What we do
We take climbing trips. Mostly that means day trips to Devil's Lake, about an hour north of Madison, for top-roping and/or lead climbing. We get up to the Lake most weekends, weather permitting, throughout the climbing season. We also occasionally take longer trips to larger rocks -- destinations in the last year or so have included:
* California (Yosemite)
* Illinois (Jackson Falls, Drapers Bluff)
* Kentucky (Red River Gorge - many of our members consider this their "local" area)
* Minnesota (Interstate, Red Wing)
* Nevada (Red Rocks)
* South Dakota (the Needles)
* Utah (Moab area)
* Wyoming (Devils Tower)
Many members use the climbing gym on a regular basis. Membership entitles you to reduced rates at Boulders Climbing Gym (see below).
In the winter we go ice climbing throughout southern Wisconsin, with occasional trips to the Lake Superior ice belt.
Meetings
We meet in the Bradley Hoofer Lounge in the basement of Memorial Union every Thursday evening at 7:30. Typically, the day and time for a weekend excursion are chosen at the meeting, then posted to our email list.
Equipment
The club owns ropes, harnesses, belay devices, and gear for lead climbing and setting top-rope anchors. We also have crampons and several nice ice axes. We don't have climbing shoes (they can be rented from local stores), but otherwise we've got all you need to get started.
Instruction
Beginners are welcome! We have basic classes a couple of times a year, especially in the fall when we have many new members. We also have several workshops every semester; topics include top-rope anchors, lead climbing, and aid climbing. Otherwise the best way to learn new skills is to simply climb with experienced climbers, ask for help or instruction, and practice. Come on out!
Membership
Annual membership dues (one year from date of purchase) are $25.00 for students and Union members and $28.75 for faculty and staff.
The Hoofers Deal at Boulders Climbing Gym
Tuesday is college night at $10.00 for the night, beginning at 7pm. Wednesday (4-10 pm) is Hoofer night. As a Mountaineering Club member or an Outing Club member you can climb all night for 10 dollars. Semester memberships for Mountaineering or Outing Club members are $140, which is 20% off (as of Fall 2008). Once a member, you receive 20% off any class that Boulders runs: Adult Aspiring, Pilates, etc.
Club OrganizationThe club is governed by our club constitution and our club bylaws. |
