Outdoor Adventures: U-M Department of Recreational Sports

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UMove Classes & Group Rentals
UMove
Throughout the semester climbing clinics are offered to U-M students and the public. Climbing Classes now Available for Summer semester. Find out more... To register for these classes please contact the UMove office, 734.764.1342

Group Rentals
Reserve the wall for your group, party, or event! All of our rentals include equipment and basic climbing instruction! Group Rentals

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Belay Class $5
This is a class from beginning climbers and anyone who wishes to climb. In this class you will learn how to belay and boulder correctly as well as tie the proper climbing knots and spot for you partner while bouldering. This class will teach the fundamentals needed to help ensure a safer climbing environment. This class will provide skills verification that is required every twelve months to be able to belay.

Belay Test Climbers $5
This is for people who have previous climbing experience. You will need to be able to tie a figure-eight, follow through knot, demonstrate the correct BUS (break, under, slide) belay technique, and know the climbing commands or calls. This skill verification can be completed any time during daily use hours.

Non-Belay Certified Climbers $5
If a student/patron is a member of Rec Sports but is not belay certified and wants to climb with someone who is belay certified, they can use the M Rock at a “climb only” status one time. They must complete the M Rock Waiver and pay for a Daily Use Pass and any equipment rental fees.

Non-Member Climbers
Non-members must have a sponsor to enter the IM building. Non-members must pay the “Daily Guest Pass” fee at the entrance of the IM building (this is a Rec Sports policy), even if they are only entering the building to climb. Non-members must show this guest pass at the climbing wall desk. All M Rock policies and procedures apply. Non-members must take a belay class, belay test, or they may climb as a non-belay certified climber. They must complete the M Rock Waiver and pay for a Starter Package One or Two class, Daily Use Pass (if applicable), and any equipment rental fees.

Minors
All children or non-University of Michigan students below the age of 18 needs to have a parent/guardian sign the M Rock Waiver form. All children below the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present in the IM building at all times (this is a Rec Sports policy). Enrolled UM students under 18 years old do not need to have their parent present. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while at the M Rock (the guardian must be in the M Rock area at all times that the child is). The parent/guardian must be a Rec Sports member or follow the Non-member procedures noted above.Children younger than 13 will be designated as “Climber only” and must be accompanied by a Belay

Certified parent/guardian. Both child and parent/guardian must pay for Daily Use Passes. All participants under 18 who are not enrolled at the University of Michigan must wear a helmet at all times. Children under 6 are not permitted at the M-Rock.

Did you know that the M-Rock will be open for climbing during the spring and summer?
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Planning a backpacking trip or a BBQ? The Rental Center has everything you need!
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Need to brush up on your climbing skills over the summer? M-Rock offers several classes.
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Please send comments or questions to recsports@umich.edu.

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