Madison Orientation Adventure Trips

Participants are expected to follow all UREC Policies and University Policies.

Adventure Center
  • Climbing or belaying is not permitted without first signing in at the service desk.
  • Loose chalk is not permitted.
  • Only UREC belay devices are allowed.
  • Belaying, lead climbing, and use of the auto-belay requires UREC testing and approval.
  • Children 15 and under may only use the Adventure Center during family hours and must remain in the company of their host at all times.
  • Children 10 and under must be directly supervised at the bouldering wall by their host.
  • Participants must be 16 years old to belay top rope climbers.
  • Children who fit properly into a children’s harness may climb on the wall.
  • Bouldering is permitted below the line on the climbing wall.
  • Shirts must be worn at all times.
  • Keep the floor clear. Personal belongings must be kept in cubbies or lockers.
  • Only water or sport drinks in re-sealable sports bottles are permitted. Food and other beverages must be consumed in the Atrium.
  • No chewing gum.
Atrium Climbing Wall
  • Climbing or belaying is not permitted without first signing in at the wall desk.
  • Chalk is not permitted.
  • Only UREC belay devices are allowed.
  • Belaying requires UREC testing and approval.
  • Participants must be 16 years old to belay top rope climbers.
  • Children who fit properly into a children’s harness may climb on the wall.
  • Bouldering is not permitted.
  • No chewing gum.
TEAM Challenge Course
  • UREC facilitates all programs on this course. Please contact us to make a reservation at this facility.
Adventure Rentals
  • Additional fees assessed within the week upon returning of all gear. Examples of additional fees include but not limited to: Extra cleaning, mismatching gear, lost and damages fees.
  • Break Weeks will use the prices listed for 7 Day Rental, all rentals for break weeks will be due back the Monday following the break.
  • JACs with overdue items will be charge a $10 late fee PER DAY until the item(s) are returned.
  • Items MUST be rented and returned within the Adventure Center Rental Hours, any renter who leaves items unattended or anywhere else in UREC will lose their deposit and possibly incur additional fees.

Please direct questions to the Assistant Director for Adventure and TEAM Programs.

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