Sport Climbing BC

Unpacking the mysterious closure of the SFU Climbing Wall

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Located inside the Lorne Davies Complex (LDC) Central Gym, the SFU Climbing Wall has been closed since mid-December, and no one seems to know the reason why. Chloe Hill, an ex-employee of the climbing wall, reached out to The Peak  prior to January 11 when SFU Recreation announced the wall’s closure, citing the ongoing LDC renewal project as the reason. Work on this project began in March 2023, and is mainly focused on the East Gym, pool, and changerooms throughout the facility. There are also seismic, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades for the original 1960s-era structure,…

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