SMU Rec Sports

Climbing Center Hours

Summer Hours (Starting May 11-August 24):

TAOS TOWER:

Monday-Friday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 PM

HUECO BOULDERING WALL
Open and Free during Dedman Center operational hours.
Please NOTE: Bouldering can be dangerous. To minimize potential injury or worse and maintain access to the bouldering wall, climbers are to adhere to posted rules and regulations and follow spotting/pad placement guidelines posted at the bulletin boards.

When Climbing Center staff are not on duty, bouldering is at your own risk.
Climbers under the age of 18 may NOT access the bouldering wall without Climbing Center Staff on duty.

Phone:

214-768-9917

The ACC allows climbers to access roped-climbing on the Taos Tower for FREE up to one year and no waiting on staff to belay. Earn an ACC by successfully passing the Belay Test.

Fees

Hours & Fees
SMU Student (or ACC) Climbing Fee includes harness	FREE
Non-Student Climbing Fee (No ACC) includes harness	$5/visit/person
Top Rope Belay Test for ACC	$5/Person/Test
Lead Belay Test (ACC Required)	$5/Person/Test
Approved Climber Card (ACC) Replacement	$2 per occurrence
Rentals
Shoes	$3 per climb
Chalk bag + Chalk	$2 per climb
Passes
Ten Punch Equipment Pass (Expires after 1 Year)	$20/Person
Semester Equipment Pass	$40/Person
Annual Equipment Pass	$60/Person
Clinics
Basics Class	$10/Person
Techniques Class (ACC Required)	$25/Person
Intro to Lead (ACC Required)	$25/Person
Private Lesson (1 1/2 hour session)	$65/Session
Private Lesson Package: 3 Sessions	$170
Facilitated Climbs: Must be staff supervised (2 weeks advance notice)
Basic Rappelling	$10/Person
SMU Groups	$100/Session (minimum 2 hours) up to 15 people. Add $10/hour from 16-25.
At this time, we are unable to rent the climbing facilities to groups that involve minors.
Private groups not affiliated with SMU must have liability insurance or purchase a TULIP through Risk Management Department. Please contact the SMU OA to discuss prices and availability.
Recreational Sports reserves the right to suspend any individual permanently, or for a specified period of time, for failure to comply with the safety policies and rules, or for any conduct that is viewed by the staff as unsafe or inappropriate.