Climbing Team

The Whitman College Climbing Team is an officially sanctioned club sports team. They are committed to improving the technical and physical climbing abilities of all their athletes.

During their training season, which starts fall semester, they divide into three training teams (the beginning/intermediate team, the advanced team, and the open team). Climbers are placed with the team that best fits their strength and climbing abilities allowing climbers to train with a group that best caters towards their level.

During their competitive season, the training teams merge. They practice during the week and travel to competitions over the weekends competing in the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) and the USA Climbing Collegiate Climbing Series (CCS). Many members of their team start out their climbing careers with the climbing team so don’t be shy to sign up.

Also, keep in mind, that many members of their team choose not to compete. The climbing team is a very supportive environment that fosters individuals of all climbing backgrounds and abilities to achieve their best.