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Southern Miss Outdoor Adventures is bringing tons of fun along with new locations for trips such as hiking, paddling, camping, snorkeling and more. To sign up or pay for a trip, visit the Payne Center Sales Desk or the . For questions, call 266-5405 or email Bill%20Powe, Aquatics and Outdoor Adventures Coordinator.
Fall 2024 Trips
- September 21-22 鈥� Camp on Campus @ Southern Miss Hattiesburg Campus - FREE
- October 26 鈥� Day Paddle @ Deer Island (Biloxi, MS) - $20
- November 1-3 鈥� Swimming with Manatees @ Chassahowitzka River, FL - $315
- November 15-16 鈥� Intro to Backpacking @ Longleaf Trace (Hattiesburg, MS) - $20
All 樱桃视频 students and Payne Center members are invited to participate! To sign up and pay for a trip, visit the Payne Center Sales Desk or go online to the .
For a printable PDF of the Outdoor Trips schedule, click here: coming soon
Directions to Lake Sehoy Challenge Course
*All trips are subject to change. Pre-trip meetings will be held the Wednesday prior to each trip at 5pm in the Payne Center's Wet Classroom (inside the Natatorium.) All trips include transportation, lodging, food on location and necessary gear and equipment. Visit the Payne Center Sales Desk or the to sign up and pay for trips.
Rock Wall
Fall Hours
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- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 5pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 5pm-9pm
- Friday: 5pm-8pm*
- Saturday & Sunday: 2pm-5pm*
- *The Rock Wall is open to the public on Fridays from 5pm-8pm and from 2pm-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays with purchase of a $10 climbing pass.
FAQ
Q: What are the dimensions of the climbing wall?
A: The climbing wall is approximately 30 feet tall and 40 feet wide.
Q: How can you tell the difficulty of routes on the wall?
A: The routes get harder from right to left.
Q: Are there any requirements to climb the wall?
A: All climbers must first read and complete a waiver stating the inherent
risks of climbing. All climbers are required to wear harnesses while top roping. (Climbers
do not need to wear a harness while bouldering.)
Q: What is bouldering?
A: Bouldering is climbing horizontally (traversing) the wall without being
"connected to a wall with a rope." 樱桃视频's bouldering line/limit is three panels up,
or approximately 10 feet up the wall.
Q: Is it possible to climb outside of normal operating hours?
A: Yes, but by reservation ONLY. Reservations can be made by emailing
Bill%20Powe, Coordinator of Aquatics and Outdoor Adventures.
Q: What if I want to belay my friend?
A: You must be certified by our staff to belay on your own. We offer belay
clinics frequently to teach you the basics of climbing and belay techniques. Each
belay clinic is $10 per participant and the certification is good for 1 year.
Q: What should I wear to climb on the wall?
A: Athletic clothing is the most appropriate to wear while climbing. Any
attire that has loose or dangling pieces should be avoided. Close-toed athletic shoes
and socks are required to climb as well. We do offer climbing shoes to be rented out.
Belaying
Interested in learning how to belay? Attend one of our clinics to get certified.
- August 30 1-3:30pm
- September 13 9am-11:30am
- September 27 1-3:30pm
- October 11 9am-11:30am
- October 25 1pm-3:30pm
- November 8 9am-11:30am
- November 22 1-3:30pm
Sign up at the Payne Center Sales Desk. Certifications are $10.
Need a refresher? Watch the below tutorial video.
Questions or Comments?
Contact Bill%20Powe, Aquatics and Outdoor Adventures Coordinator at 601.266.5408