The UBC Student Union Building climbing wall! The AMS Nest (new SUB) has a state of the art climbing wall! Simply drop in whenever the calendar says we're open.
The facility is open to everybody, and no experience is necessary. Drop in and we'll show you the ropes and get you off the ground! Prices:
-Drop in (day pass): $10
-One Semester (4 months): $25
-One Year (12 months): $50
-Rentals (Shoes, harness, belay device): $5
Additional info:
-Rentals are free for first-timers
-If you've never climbed before, you'll need a lesson. Come to the gym during ope
09/16/2025
The moment you’ve all been waiting for, we’re now accepting new monitor applications!
The Aviary is run entirely by volunteers, and we’re always excited for keen new people to join our team. The Google form will be open until September 30th so spread the word if you or someone you know would be a good fit for our space!
Click on the link in our bio to apply 🧗🏽♀️
09/14/2025
Don’t toss them, Grip Again! 🌎🧗🏽♀️
The Grip Again Project gives worn climbing shoes a second life. Donate your used shoes at the gym, our first pickup is on September 22!
We’ll send the shoes to local cobblers for resoling, then donate them to climbing schools and mountain clubs in Argentina and Chile. Together we can keep gear in motion, support the climbing community, and cut down on waste one pair at a time.
07/14/2025
We’re running three challenges during the event next week! There’s prizes for 1st, 2nd and two raffle winners per challenge in each category 🏆
Categories: men & open (women & nonbinary)
Hangboard
* Grab a friend to time your hang on a 15mm edge
* Log your name and time on the score sheet
Spray Wall
* Use as many handholds as you can in one go
* Different holds only! (No repeats for either hand)
* Log your name and total number when you fall
Kilter Board
* Download the app or pair up with someone
* Record your name and the problem you sent
* These prizes are chosen by raffle, not by grade!
The challenges will be running throughout the event until 9pm when prizes are announced. Share this post with someone who hasn’t registered yet!
07/04/2025
Lead lessons are now available!
Lessons will be running on Tuesday nights from 5-7 PM for the rest of the summer. Each lesson is split into two sessions and you must be able to attend both.
To sign up, visit the gym during open hours with a $20 deposit. Sign ups for each lesson start two weeks prior to the first session date. You’ll also need to have two monitors watch you confidently climb 5.9 before you are able to sign up. Spots are limited so don’t wait to lock yours in!
**Time slots will be visible in the calendar shortly**
06/16/2025
Happy Monday, Aviary! 🌞 Our first 50 Heatwave spots are officially sold out! But don’t worry, more are on the way. Keep an eye on our story for updates and some giveaways happening later this week 🎟️
06/10/2025
The Aviary is teaming up with for a night of climbing and community. Whether you’re a seasoned boulderer or totally new, come hang out!
We’ve got tunes, giveaways, and good vibes. Sign up is through the link in our bio! We’re capping subsidized spots at 50 people, so RSVP early to save a few bucks. Unsubsidized spots will open up after the first round sells out.
📅 Date: Monday, July 22
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Progression Bouldering Gym, 275 East 10th avenue, Vancouver, BC
💰 $15 drop-in for the first 50 people (Aviary subsidizing $5 of Progression’s discounted rate)
👥 After that, $20 drop-in
🩰 Price includes shoe rentals if needed (limited sizes available, first come first served)
🍕 15% off food and drinks for all attendees
Can’t wait to see you there!
05/29/2025
Crushed the crux and crossed the stage. Big congrats to everyone graduating! 🎓🎉
05/05/2025
Outdoor season is in full swing, but The Aviary’s still open all summer! Training for your next send or dodging a rainy day? We’ve got you covered. Check the story highlight for our updated summer hours!
04/04/2025
Your favorite climbing gym now has merch!!!
Swing by the Aviary with 25$ in cash to rep your very own shirt.
03/04/2025
The 2025 Aviary Climbing Competition has begun!
This monthlong competition is open to everyone regardless of climbing ability. Swipe to see the rules. In order to compete you must pay a 5$ entry fee. 100% of proceeds will go to .
All participants will receive a 15% discount code to , and winners will get some sweet sponsor merch👀.
We want to issue a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, route-setters, and monitors who helped organize this event. The competition would not be possible without you guys.
11/01/2024
Introducing the first ever Vertical Skills Night with the on November 12th 6:30-9:30.
The goal of this session is to give folks the space to practice vertical skills and to help others by sharing what they know. If you are interested in practicing rappelling, haul systems, rope ascending, multi-pitch rope management, or any other technical rope skills, sign up via the Vertical Skills Night link in our bio.
Everybody must be able to top rope belay. Beyond that, you just need to have an idea of what you want to practice and be willing to learn from and teach others. Bring whatever gear you need for the things you want to practice.
Everybody must know how to top rope belay and have signed the Aviary Waiver.
09/10/2024
Welcome to the Aviary! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, in our DM’s, or by sending us an email (on our website, link in bio). Speaking of the website, check it out at ubc-aviary.com. Happy climbing!