Climbing Wall

Reach new heights

Climbing Wall Clinics Available

Attend a free clinic at the Climbing Wall! We host a variety of clinics from Climbing 101 to Knots 101 to Route Setting throughout the semester.

Various dates available. Clinics will be open for registration 2 weeks prior to the clinic. Spots are limited, so reserve a spot today

Register for Climbing Wall Clinics Climbing Wall Hours
Student on climbing wall

What to Know

Entrance of brewer butte.

About Our Climbing Tower and Bouldering Wall

  • 35.5-foot climbing tower that rises three stories through the Jungle Gym level of the complex.
  • Features available include: bouldering (climbing without rope) and top rope climbing (climbing with harness).

    • Climber on climbing wall.

    Who can access the Climbing Tower?

    Access to the Climbing Wall at Brewer Butte is included in your Student Rec Fee and MizzouRec Membership.

    Note: Climbing wall access is not included in the basic membership for Mizzou affiliates or community members.

    Climbing shoes for climbing wall.

    Gear Up

    The MizzouRec Climbing Tower offers rental gear in the Climbing Wall’s office including climbing shoes, harnesses, chalk, and belay devices. This cost is included in your MizzouRec membership. This is only available during Climbing Wall hours.

    Student belaying a climber.

    Belay Testing Available

    In order to belay at the MizzouRec Climbing Tower, members must pass a belay test. This includes performing a safety check with the climber, properly putting on a harness and belay device, showing proper use of PBUS (Pull Break Under Slide) and catching one announced and one unannounced fall from a climber.

    Reserve the Climbing Wall

    Looking for a unique, private group idea? The climbing wall can be reserved just for your group.

    Reserve the Climbing Wall