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. 

Rent McAlexander Fieldhouse Climbing Center 

Rent Dixon Climbing Center (Reopening Fall 2025)

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