Indoor Climbing Facility (ICF)
Our roped and bouldering facilities are great if you’re new to climbing or if climbing has already been your way to stay active and connect with a strong community.
Rec Members have access to 3 climbing facilities, 2 bouldering walls and a roped climbing facility. Altogether, they offer roughly 5500 sq ft. of climbing terrain and our setting crew are setting new routes each week. Join a class or clinic to learn to belay, lead climb or begin the transition to climbing outdoors. Or, pass your skills check and come climb and connect with the outdoor community of the B/CS.
Facilities:
- ICF Tower: Student Rec Center
- Rec Center Boulder: open when the Rec is open, boulderers must have a bouldering pass and the provided wrist band on when climbing
- Southside Boulder: open when the Rec is open, boulderers must have a bouldering pass and the provided wrist band on when climbing
FAQ’s
The Indoor Climbing Facility includes both the climbing tower and the Bouldering Wall. The 44-ft. high tower has approximately 3,500 sq. feet of climbing area which combines both integral rock and moveable hand and foot holds. The tower hosts 13 top-ropes and 3 auto-belay stations and offers lead climbing opportunities on 11 bolt lines.
Join Our Team
If you’re looking for part-time, student employment and love the outdoors, check out our job openings on the employment page.
Contact Us
- outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu
- Climbing Wall: 979-845-4511
- Outdoor Adventures Director:
- Todd Grier
- tgrier@rec.tamu.edu
- 979-862-1999
Reserve the ICF
The ICF is available for reservation for private events including birthday parties, Girl and Boy Scout groups, Corp Units and student organizations. Contact Todd Grier, Outdoor Adventures Assistant Director, at tgrier@rec.tamu.edu for more details. Reserving the ICF is the perfect option for groups larger than 5 people that would like to climb together without becoming registered climbers. These private group sessions last from 2-1/2 to 3 hours and are normally set up when the wall is closed for business.
Reservation Prices
- Texas A&M Affiliated Groups: $15/person
- Non-affiliated Groups: $18/person
- Large Groups (25+ people): $175/hour (minimum 2 hours)
Deposits
- 5 – 25 people: $50
- 25+ people: $100
ICF Reservation Form
*Changes in university policy regarding facility reservations by groups or individuals not affiliated with Texas A&M University have recently been implemented. Please call 979-862-1999 for more information.
Indoor Climbing Info
Join Our Team
If you’re looking for part-time, student employment and love the outdoors, check out our job openings on the employment page.
Contact Us
- outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu
- Climbing Wall: 979-845-4511
- Outdoor Adventures Director:
- Todd Grier
- tgrier@rec.tamu.edu
- 979.862.1999
Climbing Lessons
If one-on-one time with one of our instructors is something you desire, we can set that up. Simply click HERE to fill out and submit the questionnaire to get started. Our experienced staff can start you off from scratch or build on your existing climbing skill set.
Prices
- 1 Session (1.5 hours): $18*/$22**
- 3 Sessions (1.5 hours each): $52*/$65**
*Rec member price; **non-member price by appointment only
Indoor Climbing Info
Join Our Team
If you’re looking for part-time, student employment and love the outdoors, check out our job openings on the employment page.
Contact Us
- outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu
- Climbing Wall: 979-845-4511
- Outdoor Adventures Director:
- Todd Grier
- tgrier@rec.tamu.edu
- 979.862.1999
Indoor Climbing Staff
Todd Grier
Outdoor Adventures Program Director
tgrier@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 862-1999
Abbey Arends
Outdoor Adventures Assistant Director
aarends@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 845-3093
Jason Kurten
Associate Director – Programs
jkurten@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 845-0383