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Welcome to the Indoor Climbing Page

Join New Horizons (NH)
and
Student Activities Board (SAB )
at
Lynchburg's Rise Up Climbing Gym (www.riseupclimbing.com)

Climbing is FREE to all undergraduate Lynchburg College students
(guests are welcome, but regular fees apply)

How to sign up for Friday nights: Contact New Horizons in advance to reserve your space. Include name, cell number and time to climb 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.

Friday Shuttles: Sign up for a free shuttle on Fridays only; shuttles depart from the top of the driveway in front of Hundley Hall at 6 and 8 p.m., and return to LC at 8 and 10 p.m. Sign up by e-mail or outside the New Horizons office #3 Hundley Hall to guarantee your spot on the shuttle! newhorizons@lynchburg.edu

*If you sign up for Friday evening climbing and fail to inform
New Horizons that you are not participating (by 12 p.m. on Friday),
you will be charged a $35 fee on your student account.

 

Can I climb at other times? Yes, you can use the New Horizons membership passes.
Monday - Friday 1 - 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.

Belay Certification: It is required that anyone who wishes to be certified to belay at Rise Up Climbing gym must take the Basic Skills class from Rise Up Climbing (This class has a $20 fee; please refer to http://riseupclimbing.com/index.php/theAcademy-getStarted for more details).

Free Access & Release of Liability Waiver form: LC student ID is required for free access; space is limited to 15 undergraduates in any one time period. Forms must be completed ahead of time if you plan to ride the Friday shuttles.

Rise Up Climbing
1225 Church St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 845-7625
www.riseupclimbing.com/
Monday - Friday 1 - 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.

7,000 square feet of highly featured 40' climbing wall. Top rope and lead available. Extensive bouldering including a top-out boulder. Instruction from beginner to advanced.

Rental Gear:
Contact New Horizons in advance to reserve your shoes, harness and helmets $3. (Note change: we will not bring extra gear to the gym)

How to Pay for the Equipment: Stop by the New horizons Office to pay the $3 equipment fee. Payable by cash or charge home at New Horizons (#3 Hundley Hall) or OSA office.

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