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BirdCoop Bouldering Cave Closing July 17

To allow for construction on the new bouldering facility, the existing bouldering cave will be closed for the remainder of summer 2026. It will re-open as part of a new bouldering experience in the fall of 2026.

A new bouldering experience will open at UBC in the fall of 2026.

The space will feature 207 linear feet of climbing terrain designed both to challenge experienced boulderers and introduce the sport to new people. The wall angles range from +4 (slab) to -61 (roof) including a sizable amount of steep overhang to optimize the climbing height. Three new feature areas will complement UBC’s original and beloved bouldering cave which will has been integrated into the new facility.

What’s New

Plans for UBC’s New Bouldering Experience Revealed

July 8, 2026

Renderings of the new bouldering experience show how the project is beginning to take shape. The existing area will close on July 17 for work to begin.

Bouldering Updates at the BirdCoop

April 13, 2026

This summer an exciting change is coming to the former BirdCoop space as it undergoes a renewal to become a dedicated bouldering facility!

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