The athletic department just confirmed the conversion is moving forward and the space is officially happening. I am honestly in shock that we reached this point but it is entirely because of your belief in this idea. Please keep an eye out for final construction updates as we transition into …
February 11, 2025
Final supporters
To: Northwestern University Athletics
We believe that the addition of a bouldering cave to Northwestern University’s recreational facilities would be beneficial to the Northwestern student body. At this time, we believe that one of the racquetball courts in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion should be converted into a bouldering cave. We support this cause for the following reasons:
1) The nearest rock climbing wall is currently located at Evanston Athletic Club, which is not accessible to all Northwestern University students. Due to the cost of climbing at the Evanston Athletic Club, many students are restricted financially from enjoying the benefits of climbing.
2) A bouldering cave will help to address the demand by the student population for an accessible climbing space at Northwestern University.
3) While Northwestern University boasts Indoor Climbing as a club sport, the University does not offer any appropriate practice space for the team. As there is no racquetball team at Northwestern University to necessitate the use of four racquetball courts, the conversion of one court to a bouldering cave would bolster use of the room significantly and allow the Climbing Team to continue as a campus sport.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Updates
January 29, 2025
I am honestly a bit stunned by how quickly this has taken off. This momentum is entirely due to your efforts and I am just happy to be along for the ride.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2025
19 Comments
Bouldering space does not require much square footage, but provides a unique and customizable fitness resource for users of all ability levels
literally why are there so many racquetball courts nobody uses them
The walk to the nearest gym is too much when its freezing out. This would be a game changer for students.
CLIMBING TEAM NEEDS SPACE ASAP!!
Having a wall on campus would be so much better than paying for a membership i dont use
I love to Boulder but the closest gyms are over an hour away!
Just go up
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The athletic department just confirmed the conversion is moving forward and the space is officially happening. I am honestly in shock that we reached this point but it is entirely because of your belief in this idea. Please keep an eye out for final construction updates as we transition into …
February 11, 2025
Final supporters
To: Northwestern University Athletics
We believe that the addition of a bouldering cave to Northwestern University’s recreational facilities would be beneficial to the Northwestern student body. At this time, we believe that one of the racquetball courts in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion should be converted into a bouldering cave. We support this cause for the following reasons:
1) The nearest rock climbing wall is currently located at Evanston Athletic Club, which is not accessible to all Northwestern University students. Due to the cost of climbing at the Evanston Athletic Club, many students are restricted financially from enjoying the benefits of climbing.
2) A bouldering cave will help to address the demand by the student population for an accessible climbing space at Northwestern University.
3) While Northwestern University boasts Indoor Climbing as a club sport, the University does not offer any appropriate practice space for the team. As there is no racquetball team at Northwestern University to necessitate the use of four racquetball courts, the conversion of one court to a bouldering cave would bolster use of the room significantly and allow the Climbing Team to continue as a campus sport.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Updates
January 29, 2025
I am honestly a bit stunned by how quickly this has taken off. This momentum is entirely due to your efforts and I am just happy to be along for the ride.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2025
19 Comments
yes!! I also heard a climbing gym might be built in an old recycling factory in Evanston. Fingers crossed for both!
Bouldering space does not require much square footage, but provides a unique and customizable fitness resource for users of all ability levels
literally why are there so many racquetball courts nobody uses them
The walk to the nearest gym is too much when its freezing out. This would be a game changer for students.
CLIMBING TEAM NEEDS SPACE ASAP!!
Having a wall on campus would be so much better than paying for a membership i dont use
I love to Boulder but the closest gyms are over an hour away!
Just go up
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yes!! I also heard a climbing gym might be built in an old recycling factory in Evanston. Fingers crossed for both!