Rock Wall

For your next adventure, come experience the excitement of rock climbing. The state-of-the-art rock wall at Gentile Hall is 37 feet high and features 8 climbs for all abilities. A bouldering wall provides an opportunity to challenge your climbing abilities. Our friendly staff is on hand to provide any assisstance you may need.

No Equipment? No Problem!
We provide all the equipment you will need to climb, including helmets and harnesses, free of charge. Climbing shoes are also available for a small fee. 

All other times by reservations -  call  (207) 768-9772

Forms

For your convenience we have included copies of forms you will need to have completed before climbing at Gentile Hall Rock Wall. You may choose to fill them out before arriving.

Please notice that we now have a form for adults, and a seperate form for minors. Please make sure to print and fill out the appropriate form.

• Rock Wall Release (for adults)
• Rock Wall Release (for minors)
• Rock Wall Safety Policies

Rock Wall Guidelines

• All users are required to have signed Release and Assumption of Risk form AND GHRW Agreement submitted to Gentile Hall Rock Wall prior to engaging in climbing, belaying, and/or bouldering in the GHRW. All users (except guests) must have valid GHRW pass, membership, and photo I.D. to access the climbing and bouldering areas. Current University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) students need only present their Gentile Hall validated I.D. to access GHRW. All users must check in at the GHRW counter prior to using the climbing and/or bouldering areas. All users must be aware of fall zones and avoid them when not climbing, bouldering, or belaying.
• No gum or food (including candy) of any kind in the climbing & bouldering areas. Only unflavored water in a sports bottle is permitted in the climbing & bouldering areas.
• Chalk must be used sparingly in GHRW for health and safety reasons.
• Climbing shoes and non-marking sneakers are required. Users should have footwear checked by GHRW staff prior to engaging in any activity.
• All roped climbers must wear harnesses. A figure eight follow through must be used to tie in.
• Spotters are strongly encouraged at all times when using the bouldering wall. Climbers using the bouldering wall must not pass over the top of the bouldering wall.
• Climbers use their own equipment at their own risk. Gentile Hall, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disallow the use of any personal gear.
• All users are expected to help keep GHRW areas clean. Report all custodial/maintenance problems to GHRW staff immediately.
• Helmets are required to be worn by all climbers under the age of 18. Climbers 18 years of age and older must sign the Helmet Waiver to climb or boulder in the GHRW without a helmet.
• Gentile Hall staff reserves the right to withdraw and/or revoke GHRW use privileges of any individual for breach of any portions of this GHRW Agreement, and/or for any unsafe or inappropriate conduct in the sole discretion of GHRW staff.