The Spring Valley Field House Climbing Wall from a bid's eye view. Multiple people are climbing on the wall.

A boy ascends the Spring Valley Field House Climbing Wall, the photo is taken at a low, cinematic angle.

A student climber ascends the CMC Spring Valley Climbing Wall.

a belayer and climber at the Spring Valley Climbing Wall

A top-down view of a smiling girl on the Spring Valley Field House Climbing wall.

A top-down view of a smiling girl on the Spring Valley Field House Climbing wall at a birthday party rental.

Field House Climbing Gym

Our 38 ft tall Glenwood Springs climbing gym offers a wide range of engaging climbing routes, from beginner to expert.

Friday 12/19, 3-5pm: All auto-belay devices will be removed for annual manufacturer inspection.

**No auto belays will be available from Friday 12/19 at 5pm through Tuesday 1/6.**

Top rope/belaying will be available while the auto belays are away. Bouldering will be allowed only in the boulder cave. 

The climbing gym

  • 38 feet tall
  • 8 Top Rope Lanes
  • 4 Auto-belays
  • Bouldering cave
  • Moon board
  • Routes range from 5.6 - 5.12+ and V0 - V4

Fees

  • Climbing gym use is included in the Field House membership.
  • Nonmembers may pay the daily drop-in fee.
  • Memberships and Drop-in

Using the climbing gym

  • Users must complete a facility orientation and pass all designated proficiency test(s)
  • Lead climbing is not permitted
  • Certified climbers may use the climbing gym during Field House open hours
  • Belay certified climbers must display their certification card on their harness
  • Users must be at least 15 years old to become belay certified
  • Age 14 may climb during our staffed hours OR must have a parent present
  • 13 & under must have a parent present at all times
  • Minimum age: 5 years old
  • Youth Polices

Gear rental

  • Climbing shoes or harness: $2.50 each or $5.00 for the set.
  • CMC students and staff may use climbing equipment for no charge. Current CMC ID required.

Field House Climbing Gym Hours (Winter)

Open Climb

Climbing gym is open during Field House open hours. 

Supervised Climb

Climbing Gym Coordinators will be present for certifications, belaying, and general questions.

All climbers who have never been to our facility must get certified during our staffed hours, regardless of prior climbing experience.

Monday-Friday:  5p-9p
Saturday: 9a-1p
Sunday: 9a-5p

Contact Us

970-947-8193
cmcfieldhouse@coloradomtn.edu

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Climbing Gym Party Rental

Elevate your next party or team building event at the Field House Climbing Gym!

Climbing Gym Parties

Host your event at the Field House!

The Field House, climbing Gym and soccer fields are all available to rent for birthday parties, reunions and more.

Facility Rentals