SFU rock climbing

Photo shot looking up at a climber scaling the wall.
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Reaching new heights one terrifying step at a time

Sports January 20, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer  I first tried indoor rock climbing at the SFU Climbing Wall in 2019. The experience was exhilarating, firstly, because I kept looking down and fearing the wrath of God, and secondly, because I was genuinely having a lot of fun. I remember not being able to grip a pencil in lecture afterwards, and wanting to chase that exhausted but thoroughly satisfied feeling.  The SFU climbing wall reopened on September 20, 2021, so off I went for another go. Right now, the Climbing Wall is open from 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays.…

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Geoff Arrowsmith propels up a rock climbing wall.
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Exploring the climbing scene at SFU

Sports January 15, 2022

By: Vanshita Sethi, SFU Student Geoff Arrowsmith is a climber at SFU. Arrowsmith has spent six years rock and boulder climbing and two years competing in  provincial and regional competitions. Among his many achievements is his staggering record of 10.3…

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