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Old 10-11-2012, 08:29 PM   #1
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schools w/ serious rock climbing clubs/programs

My niece is really into rock climbing and may what to continue climbing in college. Are there any schools w/ major rock climbing clubs/programs/scholarships?
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Old 10-11-2012, 08:34 PM   #2
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A serious rock climber from our town is now at Univ of COlorado. Not sure what kinds of scholarships or opportunities the schools has, though.
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Old 10-11-2012, 08:40 PM   #3
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Old 10-11-2012, 08:43 PM   #4
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A scholarship in ROCK CLIMBING ? Really? My son is a grad student who climbs every weekend, but that is a hobby for him.
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Old 10-11-2012, 08:52 PM   #5
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I just did a quick google search for colleges with good programs and lots of schools came up - sadly, there are no scholarships for this sport.
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Old 10-11-2012, 10:48 PM   #6
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I've heard that RIT in Rochester, NY has a rock climbing wall.......not sure about clubs/scholarships......
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Old 10-11-2012, 11:58 PM   #7
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RIT's rock-climbing club info:
RIT Rock Climbing Club - Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, New York
RIT also has a "lazy river" in their field house as well as a 25-person hot tub ;-)
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Old 10-12-2012, 02:11 AM   #8
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RIT has very nice climbing wall. D2 used to use it regularly. (BTW, Univ of Rochester students can also use RIT's climbing wall for a small fee.)

NMTech in Socorro has both a Sport Climbing and a Caving Club. There is world class sport climbing nearby at Box Canyon and The Enchanted Tower.

Rock Climbing Routes in Box Canyon, Central New Mexico | Rockclimbing.com

(D1 is a serious sport climber and she's met climbers from all over the world down at Box Canyon.)

Univ of New Mexico's very active Mountaineering club offers bouldering, sport climbing, traditional climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing and canyoneering.

https://sites.google.com/site/unmmtnclub/

The university has three (3) climbing walls for students. Plus a low and high ropes course. Additionally Stone Age Climbing gym--largest in the state is only a couple of miles north of campus and on a bike route.

Students can take the ropes courses for PE credits.

Albuquerque sits at the foothills of the Sandia Mtns. and my med school D often runs out for a quick afternoon of climbing or bouldering as stress relief. Students can take the city bus line (free with student ID) out to the National Forest and climb. (And bring their mtn bike on the bus so they can ride back to campus--all downhill on well marked cycling lanes.) Rock climbing is about 20 minutes from campus by car, slightly longer by bus.

D1 also recommends the Ourey Ice Festival in January. Biggest ice climbing event in North America.

The Ouray Ice Park - Get Your Axe in Gear!
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Old 10-12-2012, 07:57 AM   #9
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University of Wyoming has great climbing minutes from campus. Their dance dept even does a 'vertical' dance from climbing ropes at the site. Indoor climbing wall and trips available also. Great scholarships for OOS students.

Vedauwoo | University of Wyoming
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Old 10-12-2012, 07:59 AM   #10
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A lot of colleges have rock climbing walls. If they don't have a serious club for it, maybe he can start one when he gets there?
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Old 10-12-2012, 09:18 AM   #11
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Old 10-12-2012, 10:31 AM   #12
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Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA. Amazing climbing wall and regular climbing trips through the Outdoor Program. You'll find serious climbers there!
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Old 10-12-2012, 10:34 AM   #13
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I would look for school with strong outdoor rec program. Then if she qualifies for work study he could try to work there. It's a great area to show leadership in at the right college. Doubt you will find scholarship for it. Sewannee and W&L are two small schools that have good clubs and lots of outdoor opportunities. I'm sure there are lots more.
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Old 10-12-2012, 10:59 AM   #14
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Carleton has both a rock wall and a bouldering cave in the recreation center. S2 climbs a lot and has worked as a climbing instructor and supervisor at the rec center. Carleton also has an active outdoor club (CANOE), which sponsors climbing trips to Red Wing that S2 has enjoyed.
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Old 10-12-2012, 11:08 AM   #15
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Check out Sewanee.

For indoor climbing, I'd say about half the colleges we visited had indoor climbing walls, so there are opportunities for that all over.
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