The Red Barn is a recreational facility at the

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. Located on the west end of the RIT campus, the large, red-painted barn is the site of the university's Outdoor Education program. It is perhaps best known for its

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and

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facilities.

Rock climbing

The Red Barn's of climbing surface is spread across what was once a large top roping wall, a tower beside it, and a top-out boulder on the first floor. There is also a basement that features climbing on the ceiling. A majority of the basement wall/ceiling space are full of areas to climb, and very little square footage is wasted. The climbing holds are regularly rearranged to create new

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. Though the Red Barn is part of the Rochester Institute of Technology Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation department, its climbing facilities are open to the public on a limited basis, with memberships and day passes offered. Non-students are charged a higher price. Climbing shoes are also available for rent.

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RIT Center for Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation
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