"It's not advisable to drink too much strong liquors while climbing in the Alps. If, however, you are going to fall over a cliff, it's advisable to be thoroughly intoxicated when you do so. - Anonymous English alpinist"
Indoor Climbing
Tue, 28/10/2008 - 23:19 — barry
Climbing indoors is a core activity of the club. The club has free access to the UCD climbing wall every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 - 7pm and Monday to Friday 1 - 2pm. The club also provides all the necessary safety equipment and training needed to climb indoors safely during the 5 - 7pm sessions. It's a great chance to get to know other club members in a relaxed environment while learning how to climb too!
The club has a large number of qualified indoor instructors all of whom are happy to show you the bit of safety you need and some tips on learning how to climb. Everyone is encouraged to come, whether you've never climbed before but are curious and want to give it a try, your mates are dragging you down, you're terrified of heights and want to get over your fears, or you've climbed for years already and just want access to the wall. The wall only costs €3 outside of club times as a club member, €8 otherwise.
The UCD Climbing wall has a selection of routes with grades running from 4 to 7c, (French). Top rope set-ups occupy about two-thirds of the space. The lead wall has a selection of routes most around 6a/6b on vertical and overhanging panels. The wall is re-set roughly twice during the academic year.