About the Team

         The Climbing Team was created in 2014 by a group of avid climbers attending UCSB. Thanks to the support of UCSB's Adventure Programs, we have evolved from a small community of climbers to a full-fledged team. The Climbing Team's purpose is to provide a healthy environment for novices and experienced climbers alike - whether they prefer friendly, indoor competition or long weekends spent in any of California's world-class climbing destinations. By joining the climbing team, members join a community of like-minded individuals who are psyched on improving their climbing ability. For beginners, we will make you strong, and for all others, we will make you even stronger. If you are looking for an experience and community that rivals that of elderly bowling clubs, than we are the club for you.

 

 

Benifits​

​Two Climbing Walls – As the climbing team we will be training at both the MAC and Robertson Gym, which UCSB Adventure Programs has generously allotted private training times for. Be stoked on climbing the MAC's largest imprint rope wall on the West Coast and on having exclusive access to the Rob Gym rock wall. See Locations and Schedule.]

 

​Competitions – Competitions are a great way to test how far you have improved and, most importantly, to have fun. The climbing team will be looking to host two in-house competitions a quarter at our own Rob Gym as well as entering the Collegiate Climbing Series (CCS) organized by USA Climbing. None of which are mandatory but highly recommended.

 

​The Great Outdoors – We will be trying to get at least 2 outdoor trips every quarter. California is the host many world-class climbing destinations; Bishop, Joshua Tree, Black Mountain, Yosemite, etc. What's great about being in UCSB is that we are in the middle of it all. What's even better? The mountains behind school have a bunch of climbing all within half an hour's drive!!

 

​Other Perks – Pro Deals,  Lead Certifications, Free harness rentals and staff discounts on shoes at the MAC