Indoor Climbing Centers

A smiling belay climber begins their descent.

Indoor Climbing Centers

Welcome to the Adventure Leadership Institute™ (ALI™) Indoor Climbing Centers, where adventure meets community! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned climber, join us for an exhilarating climb.

Equipment

  • Participants can check out all necessary equipment, including harnesses, ropes, belay devices and carabiners, for free.
  • We also offer climbing shoe rentals and sell chalk balls at the ALI Desk.

Events

  • The Indoor Climbing Centers hosts a variety of events from frequent Affinity Climb Nights to the annual Vert Fest Climbing Competition. 

 Indoor Climbing Center Events 

Event Rentals

  • For facility rental inquiries and reservations, contact our Rec Sports Scheduling Office at 541-373-7235. 

 Indoor Climbing Center Event Rentals 

Bouldering wall and top rope role of Dixon Recreation Center with climbers being belayed.

Climbing Facilities

Dixon Climbing Center

  • Height: 42.5ft
  • Universally accessible rappel station
  • Top-rope climbing, bouldering cave, hang boards
  • Diverse climbing elements including cracks, aretes, and overhangs

McAlexander Fieldhouse Climbing Center

  • Height: 43ft
  • Instructional deck for learning and improvement
  • Top-rope climbing and a 60 linear ft bouldering wall

 Indoor Climbing Center Hours 

Drop-in bouldering participants boulder at the McAlexander Fieldhouse Bouldering Wall.

Drop-In Climbing

Open Bouldering & Top Rope Climbing

  • Challenge yourself at the McAlexander Fieldhouse and Dixon Climbing Center Bouldering and Climbing Walls. A waiver is required for participation.

Bouldering Waiver

Top Rope Waiver

Lead Climbing

Lead climbing is permitted during all open hours provided the climber:

  • Passed the Lead Climbing Certification Class
  • Obtained supervisor approval
  • Completed the Lead Climbing Waiver 

Lead Climbing Waiver

A belay instructor provides direction to a belay certification participant.

Belay Certification Classes

Our 90-minute Belay Skills Check is an essential annual requirement for all climbers. This session:

  • Introduces participants to our climbing centers
  • Provides comprehensive belay skills training
  • Offers personalized attention with sessions limited to six participants

Belay Certification Classes are offered daily and are free for students on a first come, first served basis with up to six participants per class.

Academic Year Belay Certification Class Times

Days Times
Monday - Friday 5:15 and 6:45 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 1:15 and 2:45 p.m.

Academic Breaks Belay Certification Class Times

Days Times
Monday - Friday 4:15 and 5:45 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday No classes
A child smiles atop the McAlexander Fieldhouse climbing wall.

Family Climbing

The following supervision limits and guidelines for family climb time are strictly enforced:

  • Children under 16 are allowed to climb during family climb time.
  • All participants under 18 must have a youth waiver on file signed by their parent or legal guardian. This waiver expires after one year.
  • Participants under 16 cannot belay and must be accompanied by a belay certified parent or guardian.
  • Only two participants under 16 are allowed and must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
  • Children under eight must be under direct supervision by their parent or guardian at all times (within arm’s reach).

Youth Policies & Guidelines