UVIC Rock Climbing Gym
Transcript: GOAL! The climbing gym is located at UVIC's Center for Athletics building, right next to the water turf. The facilities are all quite new. The skylights give the facility a very open and welcoming feel. Jessica Huang What is it? Who is the gym for? Thank you! The climbing gym is only one of the many facilities offered at the large athletic facility. The climbing wall is located in the center of the building. It is a striking structure and it immediately catches the attention of anyone who walks in. There is one main tall structure, that has the multiple climbs on various sides of it of varying difficulties. People can boulder up to a certain point, or they can choose to strap on a harness and get someone to belay them if they would like to reach the top.There are also many smaller walls for bouldering. The gym is for families, students, beginners, experts; everyone is welcome! I saw two families with their children at the gym, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. The walls had varied difficulties so there was something for everyone. Although, it is a university facility, I did not feel out of place. The people working there were all very kind. The atmosphere was very welcoming and it made me happy to climb there. The auto belay they have is also a bonus. If I ever want to climb I can always go even if I don't have a belayer. The fees were quite affordable, $10.50 for a student and $4 for a harness. I think the UVIC climbing gym is a great local climbing gym for anyone. Why should people go? Where is the climbing gym? UVIC Rock Climbing Gym 1. The gym is affordable. 2. The facilities are great. They're new, clean, and good quality. 3. The atmosphere is welcoming and open. 4. There is something for any climber of any level. 5. You can go by yourself and still have a great time. 6. It is much closer than other climbing gyms such as Craig X or The Boulders Climbing Gym. THANK YOU