Lyndon State College Constructing a New Climbing Wall

Lyndon State College

1001 College Rd

Lyndonville, VT 05851

Fact Sheet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JANUARY 26, 2010

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Wesley Bell (203) 247- 6329

Wesley.bell@lydonstate.edu

Lyndon State College Constructing a New Climbing Wall

What: Lyndon State College is constructing a new indoor climbing wall in the SHAPE facilities on campus. The wall is going to have 12 top rope belay points, 3 lead climbing ruts. The rock wall will include over hangs, cracks, holds and a rubberized surface simulating rock. When completed there will be 1600sq.ft. of climbing wall

Who: Those involved with the climbing wall project are Lyndon State College, the Mountain Recreation Department, the Student Government Association, and the Lyndon State College Administration.

Where: The new climbing wall will be located in one of the former squash courts in the SHAPE Facility building.

When: The work started in January and is expected to be completed by mid-February. Opening day will depend on the implementation of the safety and risk management plans.

Why: This is a big upgrade from the climbing wall that is currently in the Rita Bole Gym. Programming on the current wall is limited due to competitive scheduling for the gym. The new climbing wall will offer the opportunity for all LSC students and faculty to enjoy indoor climbing on state of the art equipment and facility, and will allow future outreach to the LSC community and the community at large via LSC Adventures Program.

Wesley Bell, PR for Lyndon State College,

Mountain Recreation Department