Climbing at the University of Virginia

We are an active club open to students of all ages and experience levels! We hold practices twice a week, outdoor trips around the country, social events, and have a competitive team for those interested in competing.

What Makes Up Our Team?

Our mission is to open the sport of climbing to all students at UVA through a lively, supportive, and welcoming community.
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Choose Your Climbing Adventure

We participate in all types of climbing, and many non-climbing social events!

Biweekly Practices

Join us at Rocky Top on Sundays to boulder in an informal, casual setting. On Thursdays, we drive to Richmond's Triangle Rock Club to climb on taller rope walls (and eat post-practice Wawa). Practices are all optional and there's no commitment required - you're welcome to attend as many or as few as you like. Our normal practice times are Sunday 5-8 pm and Thursday 6-11:30 pm. We meet at the Student Activities Building (SAB) for carpooling at 5:50 pm.

Outdoor Trips

Our club goes on many outdoor trips each semester to a large variety of crags. You'll have a chance to climb legendary rope lines with spectacular views, or boulder on real rock at iconic spots. New to outdoor climbing? We also have introductory outdoor trips for bouldering and lead climbing.

Competitive Team

Newly created, our competitive team trains weekly and competes in the USA Climbing circuit of competitions. We recently won our team championship in both bouldering and ropes, and we're looking for more success! The team takes members on an application basis each semester and usually climbs 3-4 times per week (including standard practices).

Social Events

As much as we love climbing, we do have non-climbing social events throughout the semester. Typically, we host at least one party per month at the climbing house on Shamrock road. Most parties have an optional, fun theme you can follow. Some previous themes were Heroes and Villains, Wacky Outfit (as seen in the picture), and Met Gala! Some nights are game nights or task parties.

Every Spring we have our formal, with the 2024 event being held in the Brick Cellar at the Dairy Market. It’s a chance to see your fellow climbers in some formal attire compared to our normal chalky practice clothing! You never knew your friends could clean up so well.

If there are any social events that you want to propose to exec, send us an email at climbingteamuva@gmail.com!

 

 

 

We Accept New Climbers into the Club Throughout the Semester

All you need to do is fill out a form and pay dues. It’s that easy.

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