Bouldering Wall

No harness, no ropes, no problem

Experience the fun of indoor rock climbing on the IU Outdoor Adventures bouldering wall. Unlike other forms of rock climbing, bouldering doesn’t require a harness, ropes, or any other equipment. Instead, bouldering features short routes close to the ground, allowing you to focus on using strength and balance. A thickly padded floor helps prevent injuries in the event of a fall.

The bouldering wall is for both the IU campus and the Bloomington community. If you're interested in climbing, the IU Outdoor Adventures bouldering wall, located in an air-conditioned space in Eigenmann Hall, has nearly 1,000 square feet of climbing space on three walls up to 11 feet high.

The bouldering wall may be closed on or around IU holiday breaks. You can find any closures as pinned stories on Instagram at iu_outdooradventures. These will be announced as early as possible, and at least 48 hours in advance.

Climb the bouldering wall

Eigenmann Hall #020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406

Open Hours

Summer Hours
Mon., Wed., Fri.: 2–6 p.m.

Rates

Day pass: $5*
Semester Membership: $50*
Summer Membership: $30*
Annual Membership: $90*

Need to rent climbing shoes? Visit the IU Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop.

*Price does not include shoe rental.

Membership prices are not prorated.

Rent out the bouldering wall for your next private group event!
Reservation available for birthday parties, team events, and other gatherings.
Email Hannah McConnell for details and pricing.

Route setting

If you have a membership for the bouldering wall, you can take advantage of special members-only route setting sessions, which take place every six to eight weeks throughout the academic year.

Before participating in route-setting sessions, you must attend a one-time route setting orientation. For more information, contact IU Outdoor Adventures at 812-855-2231 or oadesk@indiana.edu.