Southern Adventures

Climbing

Hours

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Climbing Wall

The purpose of the climbing wall is to provide a safe and enjoyable opportunity for members of the Georgia Southern community to participate in recreational rock climbing.

In addition we will provide opportunities for climbers to learn more about the sport, test their abilities in friendly competitions, and acquire the skills necessary to climb safely at our facility.

Rules

• The climbing wall supervisor's word is controlling and final.
• All belayers must hold a current belay certification through Southern Adventures and are required to check-in with a valid ID before hand.
• Non-marking, closed toed, athletic or climbing shoes only. No bare foot climbing.
• Secure loose jewelry/glasses and remove all objects from pockets before climbing.
• No food, drink, or gum/candy is allowed in the climbing wall area.
• All personal equipment must be approved by the climbing wall staff.
• Climbing helmets are recommended and are available upon request.
• Un-roped climbing in the climbing wall area outside of regular hours is prohibited.
• Please be courteous and respectful to other participants.
• Climb safely and have fun!

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Top Rope

Top-rope climbing is climbing that is done utilizing a safety rope that is connected to an anchor point at the top of the climb.

One end of the rope is attached to the climber, and then runs up to the top of the climb, through an anchor, and back down to a safety person (known as a belayer). As the climber climbs, the belayer will take up the slack in the rope. If the climber should slip, they will not fall to the ground as they are attached to the safety line and caught by the belayer. After reaching the highest point that they can, the climber is gently lowered safely back to the ground by the belayer.

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Lead Climbing

Lead Climbing differs from Top-Rope Climbing in that the climber is clipping the rope into quickdraws as they ascend. These quickdraws act as the anchor that supports the climber if they fall.

The major difference from top-roping, that defines sport climbing as a form of lead climbing is that the climber is climbing above their anchor. Sport Climbing also requires a different form of belaying, and an even more intimate knowledge of climbing technique.

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Bouldering

Bouldering is basically climbing at a level low enough to the ground as to reduce the chances of getting hurt in the event of a fall.

Climbers participating in bouldering are generally less concerned with how high they climb, and focus instead on the difficulty of the climbing moves they can accomplish. Bouldering is a great way to train specific technique and to develop real climbing strength.

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If you have any questions about the Southern Adventures program please contact one of the Southern Adventures Program Directors Matt McBride, Jennifer Velie, or call (912) 478-7227.