WCU Bouldering Competition returns for its 12th year

Western Carolina University’s annual “Rock n’ Rumble” bouldering competition is ready to rock the spring of 2019. The competition, hosted by Basecamp Cullowhee, is held at WCU’s Campus Recreation Center (CRC) climbing wall on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will feature expert and amateur rock climbers from across the region. […]

WCU Climbing Club takes gold at annual bouldering competition

Climbers from all over the Southeast met at Western Carolina University’s recreation center Feb. 17 for the 11th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition. Base Camp Cullowhee organized today’s competition consisting of three, two hour heats where climbers try to complete as many routes as they can to see who can score the most points. […]

Climbing Club provides support and community for all involved

The Climbing Club at Western Carolina University is a place for teamwork, support and the opportunity for training and competition within an individual sport. For many students, the Climbing Club is a way to learn more about a sport they have an interest in but might not know how to do it. Kristen Eskridge, a Western […]

Climbing competition takes over rec center

The 10th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition filled WCU’s Campus Recreation Center Feb. 18 as climbers from all over the Southeast gathered to compete. The atmosphere was lively and energetic as over 70 participants showed up for the event from seven different schools. There were two heats of competition in which competitors could choose to climb in […]

Climbing, bouldering — it is time for Rock and Rumble at WCU

The climbing club at Western Carolina University is a place for teamwork, support and the opportunity for training and competition within an individual sport. And on Saturday, Feb. 18, you can see a demonstration of all of that during the 1oth Annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition in the Campus Recreation Center. The director of Outdoor Programs […]