Climbing

Northland Adaptive Recreation offers instruction in adaptive climbing techniques that accommodate people living with a variety of disabilities. Adaptive equipment and skilled instructors make climbing possible for people with a wide range of abilities. This may include those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and visual impairments. Participants are encouraged to learn basic and advanced climbing techniques and equipment.

2026 Lottery for Lessons

Registration for the 2026 season is a lottery system. By completing this form you are entered into it. The lottery will be pulled on March 5th. at which time you will be notified of the results and next steps if drawn. Registering for the lottery is, NOT first-come, first-served, and does NOT guarantee an opportunity to participate due to availability, but we hope to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Lottery will remain open from now- September 1st. Responses are due no later than 11:59pm on September 1st.Lessons will be offered in 3-week sessions. 

COST: 3 week session= $70 (Cost Share/Scholarships are available)

All Adaptive Climbing Classes take place at the Burns Wellness Center on the main campus of The College of Saint Scholastica 

Session A:

Wednesdays: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, October 14th – October 28th (geared towards beginners) 

Wednesdays: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, October 14th – October 28th (geared towards returners)

Session B:

Wednesdays: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, November 4th – November 18th (geared towards beginners) 

Wednesdays: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, November 4th – November 18th (geared towards returners)

For questions, contact Alec Kadlec, email at Alec.Kadlec@mdfoundation.org or call at 218-337-4122.