climbing wall

The BOC received a wonderful gift with the opening of the Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness: our very own climbing wall!  Measuring in at just over 40 vertical feet with three different top-rope pitches and a bouldering arch, the wall has something for everyone – beginner or advanced! 

The climbing wall is run almost entirely by students, with a climbing wall manager and 18 climbing wall monitors working with the BOC Staff to maximize our use of the wall.  Climbing wall staff also work on a volunteer basis to document and set new routes and clean holds.  Climbing wall monitors certify climbers to use the wall and provide ‘Intro to Climbing at Bowdoin’ workshops for individuals and groups alike.  We’ve had proctor groups, sports teams, faculty/staff and their families, the women of Student Affairs and various campus offices (such as the CPC) take advantage of these wonderful opportunities! 

The SAFC has shown the BOC considerable support for equipping and staffing the climbing wall.  Members of the Bowdoin community have free access to climbing shoes and harnesses in a wide range of sizes.