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Climb a Tower, Take a Leap
June 9, 2008
MACOMB, IL -- Climb your worries and troubles away!
Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus will open its climbing and rappelling tower for unlimited climbs from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 21.
The climbing tower is a 40-foot vertical wood structure, with three sides for climbing, complete with rock-like handholds, and one side for rappelling. One tower wall is slightly inclined for those new to the climbing experience. Harnesses, helmets and safety ropes are provided. Two or more facilitators assist with the tower.
The $5 fee includes all equipment and instruction. For more information or to inquire about groups of 10 or more interested in climbing, contact Horn Field at
HF-campus@wiu.edu or 309/833-5798. To get to Horn Field Campus, drive south on South Johnson Street past Macomb High School and turn right on China Road. Horn Field Campus is located approximately one-quarter mile on China Road.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing
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