The new Lindseth Climbing Center

The upgrade to the Lindseth Climbing Center, with a final price tag of $850,000, has resulted in 8,000 square feet of climbing area (up from 4,800), including a new bouldering wall and the Sklar Lead Wall. The additional space allowed Cornell to build what Cornell Outdoor Education Director Marc Magnus-Sharpe says will be “one of the most respected university climbing center training areas in the country.” Andy Noel, director of athletics and physical education, said the upgrade “fundamentally changes and enriches the experience” for thousands of students, faculty and staff.”