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UAS Recreation Center

Climbing Wall

UAS's 30-foot indoor climbing wall offers top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering for all skill levels. Just minutes from the spectacular sea-cliffs and alpine crags of Southeast Alaska.

Wall Features

Top-Rope & Lead Routes

20 top-rope anchors and 8 lead climbing routes up to 5.12. Routes are reset by certified staff each month.

Bouldering Cave

Dedicated bouldering section with overhang, slab, and vertical problems ranging V0–V8. No harness needed.

Belay Certification

All top-rope climbers must hold or obtain UAS belay certification. 90-minute belay courses offered every Saturday morning.

Gear Available

Harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and climbing shoes available to rent from the REC Center front desk ($5/session).

Open Climb Hours

Monday–Friday: 12:00–2:00 PM and 4:00–8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (belay class 10 AM) | Sunday: 12:00–4:00 PM

REC Center

📞 (907) 796-6100
✉️ uas.rec@alaska.edu