Procedure to Join at IITK Climbing
Permanent slot
You can email us about the availability of a slot. If a slot is vacant, you will receive an email with a deadline. Please pay before the deadline (payment procedure below) and send the receipt and filled out waiver form back. No direct payment (without an email from us) will be entertained.
If you want to try out once, you can get a day pass. If you are interested, you can get a permanent slot.
Fees Details and Payment Procedure *
| Members | Daily | Monthly | Semester (4 months) | Annual (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | 50 | 200 | 600 | 1200 |
| Staff/RA | 50 | 300 | 900 | 1800 |
| Faculty/Dependent | 50 | 400 | 1200 | 2400 |
* New fees have been changed from Jan 2023.
* Even if you pay in the middle of the month, you will be charged for the entire month. For example, if you pay for one month on 23rd August 2022, it will be valid till 31st August 2022.
To pay the fee follow the steps below:
- Login to SBI-I Collect.
- After selecting Uttar Pradesh then Educational Institutions and then Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Select PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION RECEIPT.
- Then Select NEW SPORTS COMPLEX in PAID FACILITIES and select WALL CLIMBING in SERVICES. Fill out the other required details.
- Fill the membership fee according to the table above and pay the required amount.
- Send the receipt and filled out waiver form to Pushpendra Singh (climbing.iitk@gmail.com).
- Don't pay in any other section. It will not be counted.
Timings for climbing sessions
Timings for climbing sessions: We have sessions every evening and most mornings. The evening sessions run from 6pm onwards. Morning sessions depend on the time of the year and can range from 5:30-7:30 in summers to 7:00-8:30 in winters. Please note that if you are absent in your slot for multiple days without notification, your slot will be given to the next person.
About Climbing
Rock climbing, in the modern sense, is the art of scaling steep ascents using all kinds and sizes of hand and foot holds. It is practiced on a wall with many features and varying angles. The efforts of climbers have transformed sports climbing into a growing, global sport (around 75 countries participate in the world cup), getting widespread attention after inclusion in Tokyo Olympics 2020. There are good reasons to climb too, it has been consistently rated as one of the top healthiest sports. We put safety as our first priority, and strongly believe that proper climbing is safe climbing. Our coach, Mr. Pushpender Singh, is a national level climber and provides training to newcomers in climbing skills as well as safety procedures.
- It has 3 sections of varying texture and slopes (height 11.4 m).
- The first two sections are of 2 m and the last section is of 2.85 m.
- The climbing wall is in New SAC (impossible to miss).
- It is a one stop shop for physical and mental strength, flexibility, cardio and stress reduction.
- The climbing wall at IITK, first among the educational institutes of India.
Latest News
Rajat
(climbing for 8 years)
Climbing a route is like solving a puzzle, finishing it gives immense satisfaction. Then, there are 4 F’s; Friendships, Food, Fitness and Fun.
Indrajeet
(climbing for 10 years)
I saw the photos of IITKs wall before I was even admitted here and let me tell you that knowing that there's an active wall climbing group here made more than happy, I have been climbing since I was in 7th class, and over the years the passion has grown on me. My first day here at the wall was a day where I waited the whole time until Pappu ji finally let me climb. But after climbing I was more than relieved and full with the sense of belongingness. I am blessed to be a part of this group where I got to meet such fine climbers.
Ashwani
(climbing since 3 years)
Wall climbing is the perfect sport for me which helps me in relieving my mind from the academic loads while maintaining my body's flexibility and strength. The outdoor climbing trips organized by the climbing team have proven to be my favorite part, where we test our climbing skills on the natural rocks and visit famous touristic places.
Sujeet
(climbing since 2 years)
I Started for fun..But now it's mine great source of adventure.
Himadri
(climbing since 4 year)
For me Climbing is stress buster. Get stressed? Climb! Want to get fit? Climb! Wanna hang out with buddies? Climb! We can only generate fears while we sit, fears can only be overcome by trying it. So what to think? Give it a try. Just like I tried and now I am a climbing freak. Moreover, chilling with friends and having wonderful dinners with foodie climbing mates are one of a heck reason for climbing.
Shrey
I was very much fascinated with climbing from childhood. But I never got the chance. When I see the wall at the time of admission, it was clear from the very first time that I would join this one.
Soumitri
I began sports climbing late in life, but I am still passionate about bringing out my inner climber. The group is essential for the climb to go on in life. When I finish one route in the wall, other routes invite me to try them.
Mohit
For me climbing is no matter how you feel just getup, dressup, showup and never give up.