Climbing Wall
The Saint Mary's College of California climbing wall is located at the Joseph Alioto Recreation Center. Completed in 2013, it features two auto-belay lanes and 3 top-rope lanes.
UPDATE: BELAY CERTIFICATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Please check back for Certification updates.
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To participate on this wall, you must have acces to the JARC and have filled out the 2019-2020 Liability Waiver.
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You must complete the belay certification assessment before climbing (top-rope) and show belay card while climbing.
Rock Wall Hours: Same as JARC operating hours!
Equipment Rental: All equipment is free to check out through the front desk using SMC valid ID
- Harness
- Rock Climbing Shoes
- Belay Device
- Carabiner
Belay Instruction Class:
- If you are new to the sport or need a refresher, come by the rock wall to learn how to belay and climb!
- All instruction class availability times will be updated soon!
Belay Assessment Test:
- All climbing wall participants must successfully complete a belay skills assessment to belay other participants.
- After successful test completion, participant will be given a belay card that must be visible whenever belaying or using top-rop.
- Belay Assessment Tests will follow all instruction classes.
- All belay assessment tests will be updated soon!