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Pictured rocks trail day is coming up fast! Head on over and help keep our home crag looking picture perfect!

Want to dive even deeper into the climbing world? Join us with a lead climbing clinic this upcoming Monday! This hands-on clinic will teach you what you need to know to become lead climbing certified at the wall. This clinic will cover the use of quick-draws, clipping techniques, and the proper belay techniques used in lead climbing. Individuals interested should be able to climb at least a 5.9 comfortably and be able to do multiple laps on North Face without resting. Sign up in WRC 174. *You must be top rope belay certified to take this clinic*

Need plans tonight? Come to our belay clinic! Here you will understand the basics of belaying, climbing gear, and safety. It is hands-on and a great learning experience. There are only two spots left so make sure you hurry to WRC 174 to sign up!

Here are some pictures from our last day trip! These participants ventured out to Pictured Rocks Monticello to do some fun climbing. If you want to see more pictures, go on our Flickr page, the link is in out bio. Go Cats! 🤙🤙

Thank you to everyone who came on our Paddle the Cedar trip this past weekend! We had an amazing time with all of you and hope you'll sign up for future trips. You can view all of the pictures we have on our Flickr page. The link is in our bio! Make sure you scroll to the end to see the only two who flipped on accident! 😆

Attention all new rock climbers!
We have a belay clinic this upcoming Tuesday! Learn the basics of climbing gear, safety, and belaying on UNI's climbing wall. This hands-on clinic is designed to teach you everything you need to know to become belay certified. Sign up and clinic will be in WRC 174.

Want to learn how to properly canoe? Good thing our canoe clinic is right around the corner! Come learn the basics of canoeing, proper paddling strokes, and essential gear needed for canoeing. This hands-on clinic is designed to teach you the foundational skills of canoeing so you can embark on your own paddling adventure! No experience is needed and all equipment is provided. Sign up online or in WRC 174.

Never been outdoor climbing before?? Here's your chance! Pictured Rocks is one of the most popular climbing destinations in Iowa and for good reason! The limestone rock quality is the best in Iowa. Enjoy the blooming flora of spring as you climb. Join us for this exhilarating adventure! No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Sign up in WRC 174.

Our first lead climbing clinic for the semester is this upcoming Tuesday! This is a hands-on learning experience that will teach you how to use quick-draws, clipping techniques, and the proper belay techniques. If you are interested in signing up, please take note that you should be climbing 5.9 routes comfortably, are top rope belay certified, and can climb North Face multiple times without resting. Come sign up in WRC 174!

Guess what!? Our first trip of the season is happening THIS WEEKEND! Come with us to enjoy nature and take time to rejuvenate on a quick paddle through the local waterways! We will be exploring all of the water trails George Wyth State Park has to offer on this relaxing day trip! We will supply all the gear needed, no experience necessary! Sign up in WRC 174.

Hey Ya'll!
Want to learn how to top rope belay? Well, you're in luck! We have a belay clinic on Monday, August 29th @6! You can either register online or in person the day of. Either way, we will meet in WRC 174. Can't wait to see you!