FIRST TIME CLIMBING
Helping Everyone Climb
First time climbing? Don’t worry or be intimidated! The basics of climbing are quick and easy to learn.
Discover Climbing
The best choice for beginner climbers
Join our 45-minute course designed for ages 14+ (younger climbers can join as “add-ons”). Learn essential Top Rope climbing skills, including belaying. Walk-ins welcome—arrive 15 minutes early to check in and gear up. Bonus: Enjoy 2 weeks of FREE facility access after your class. Take your first step into climbing today!
EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS
You Love Climbing – Come Climb at Vertical Adventures
Useful Tips for Climbing at 5.Life Locations
Sign The Waiver
First-Time Visitors: Save time and sign your waiver online prior to your visit.
Bring Your Water Bottle
The climbing gym is equipped with a filtered water dispensers, so bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Take A Class
We are here to help you through your 5.Life journey. Learn the beginner basics and develop and diversify your skills.
Join a Community Event
Climbing is not just about the workout. It’s about the community and helping everyone feel welcomed and invited to participate.
Our Most Popular Classes
Join our 45-minute course designed for ages 14+ (younger climbers can join as “add-ons”). Learn essential Top Rope climbing skills, including belaying. Walk-ins welcome—arrive 15 minutes early to check in and gear up. Bonus: Enjoy 2 weeks of FREE facility access after your class. Take your first step into climbing today!
The best deal. Three, 90-minute sessions; giving you all the tools you need to kick off your climbing journey. Plus a FREE month of climbing.
In this 2 session course, you will learn the proper lead belay techniques and best practices for clipping, rope management, and falling.
What are our Guests Saying
Don’t just take it from us, let our guets do the talkig!
“The instructors here are nothing short of amazing. So helpful, so kind, and so fun. I’ve had nothing but great experiences getting comfortable with climbing and learning new things at vertical. Shoutout to River who is my favorite instructor and helped us progress in climbing so much”
“I hadn’t been in over 10 years. The new gym is terrific! Tons of routes for any skill level. My 4-year-old loved it. Shout-out to Zach for his help and encouragement!”
“LOVE Vertical Adventures. Madie was amazing with my daughter – patient and supportive and fun. Highly recommend!”
Walk-ins welcome.
Supervision guidelines do apply, see question below regarding kids climbing in facility.
We do recommend booking a High Five for the ultimate experience. Book Now
ORIENTATION
Everyone must complete an orientation before being able to climb. To save time when you arrive we recommend you complet your waiver prior to arriving. Waiver
TOP ROPE EXPECTATIONS
Everyone MUST have a Belay Card visible on their harness whenever they are belaying. Ask a team member about doing a Top Rope check when you arrive.
Top Rope Belay Check Requirements:
LEAD CLIMBING EXPECTATIONS
Everyone MUST have a Belay Card visible on their harness whenever they are lead climbing or lead belaying. Ask a staff member about doing a Lead Climb/Belay check when you arrive or call in advance.
Lead Climbing and Belay Requirements:
EVERYONE entering our facility is required to sign a waiver and complete a brief orientation. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver for them and watch the orientation video. Supervision guidelines apply to all youth climbers.
Under 18 years old
A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver and watch the orientation video.
Under 14 years old
Not permitted to belay (hold the rope)
Must follow these supervision guidelines:
4 years and under can climb within arm’s length of their supervising adult. Each adult can only supervise two children this young at a time.
5-7 years old can climb under direct supervision (can see and hear them at all times) of an adult. Each adult can only supervise two children this young at a time.
8-14 years old can climb under direct supervision (can see and hear them at all times) of an adult. Each adult can only supervise three children this young at a time.
Alternately, we offer youth classes check, them out here.
To belay or lead climb at our facility, you must first pass a proficiency test with one of our team members. Our team is available most days and times to conduct a proficiency test, no appointment required.
Kids 14 and over may belay after completing this waiver and passing a proficiency test with our staff.
We have bouldering which is climbing on shorter walls with no rope and lots of padding; top rope walls where a rope has been fixed at the top of the wall and a climber requires the support of a belayer; and we have lead climbing which is where experienced climbers clip the rope into the wall as they climb up.
Nope! While it’s always awesome to get a free ride, we are passionate about community…so we want you to meet new belay partners irl. We have partner finder nights. We have a belay partner board. We will make belay partner calls over the PA system. We WILL help you find a climbing partner.
We’re so glad you asked! Climbing is dangerous, so you must always be aware of your surroundings while in the facility. Keep space between climbers, don’t walk between an active belayer (person holding rope) and their partner, and don’t hold ropes if you have not passed a proficiency to use them. When bouldering, stay off the mats until you’re ready to climb, down climb a few holds when possible to avoid jumping from height, and if you fall hug your arms to your chest, land on your feet, and roll onto your back to disperse the force. See our orientation video for more information!
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Book your climbers week long summer adventure now! It doesn`t matter if your climber has never climbed or has been climbing for years. Our climbing camp will help everyone build courage, confidence, problem-solving skills, and so much more.
Click the link in out bio to register while spots are still available!
#SummerCamp2026 #summercamp #summercampfun #climbingcamp #courage #confidence #climbon #climb614 #schoolsoutforsummer
Book your climbers week long summer adventure now! It doesn`t matter if your climber has never climbed or has been climbing for years. Our climbing camp will help everyone build courage, confidence, problem-solving skills, and so much more.
Click the link in out bio to register while spots are still available!
#SummerCamp2026 #summercamp #summercampfun #climbingcamp #courage #confidence #climbon #climb614 #schoolsoutforsummer
🎓 Students—this one’s for you
📅 Climb January–April 30
💵 $240 prepaid
📍 All gyms included
Link In Bio
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life
🎓 Students—this one’s for you
📅 Climb January–April 30
💵 $240 prepaid
📍 All gyms included
Link In Bio
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life
Morpho - word to describe a route that will feel much harder or easier depending on the size and shape of your body. Many climbing gyms strive for 80% of routes to be equitable for everyone and 20% to be morpho. As routesetters, we often have a specific audience or person in mind when setting a route or are responding to specific requests we’ve heard. Unfortunately, every climb cannot be for everyone. But you can still try them!
#vaohio #climb614 #ohioclimbs #climbon #climbtogether
Morpho - word to describe a route that will feel much harder or easier depending on the size and shape of your body. Many climbing gyms strive for 80% of routes to be equitable for everyone and 20% to be morpho. As routesetters, we often have a specific audience or person in mind when setting a route or are responding to specific requests we’ve heard. Unfortunately, every climb cannot be for everyone. But you can still try them!
#vaohio #climb614 #ohioclimbs #climbon #climbtogether
Don`t miss out on our Schools Out Camp on January 19! The day is packed with actives to keep your climber moving even on their day off.
Check out the link in our bio to register your climber for a day of fun!
#SchoolsOut #SchoolsOutCamp #climbingcamp #kidsclimbing #ohioclimbs #climb614 #toprope #ropeswing
Don`t miss out on our Schools Out Camp on January 19! The day is packed with actives to keep your climber moving even on their day off.
Check out the link in our bio to register your climber for a day of fun!
#SchoolsOut #SchoolsOutCamp #climbingcamp #kidsclimbing #ohioclimbs #climb614 #toprope #ropeswing
✨ New year, new routine
First & last month free means more climbing, more consistency, and more community.
Join today for $5.
Link In Bio!
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life
✨ New year, new routine
First & last month free means more climbing, more consistency, and more community.
Join today for $5.
Link In Bio!
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life
32 years of climbing, community, and connection 🧗♂️🎉
Join us Jan 11 for a special morning climb, treats, raffles, and good vibes. Let’s celebrate together!
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life #boulder614 #asseenincolumbus #rockclimbing #climbstrong #climbingbby5life
32 years of climbing, community, and connection 🧗♂️🎉
Join us Jan 11 for a special morning climb, treats, raffles, and good vibes. Let’s celebrate together!
#VaOhio #climb614 #Climbingby5life #boulder614 #asseenincolumbus #rockclimbing #climbstrong #climbingbby5life
Hey 5.life fam! We’re running an anonymous survey with industry experts to learn deets about the needs, wants, etc., and we want your input. As a bonus, all respondents get discount codes for brands like Sterling, Trango, Black Diamond, Mammut, and more. We’re also entering you into a giveaway for awesome swag like ropes. The survey takes less than 7 mins. Link In Bio!
#climb614 #asseenincbus #climbinglife #sportclimber #columbusohio #climbingbby5life #climbstrong #rockclimbing #boulder614 #5life #VAOHIO #VaOhio
Hey 5.life fam! We’re running an anonymous survey with industry experts to learn deets about the needs, wants, etc., and we want your input. As a bonus, all respondents get discount codes for brands like Sterling, Trango, Black Diamond, Mammut, and more. We’re also entering you into a giveaway for awesome swag like ropes. The survey takes less than 7 mins. Link In Bio!
#climb614 #asseenincbus #climbinglife #sportclimber #columbusohio #climbingbby5life #climbstrong #rockclimbing #boulder614 #5life #VAOHIO #VaOhio
💥 January Only 💥
Pay 10 months. Climb 12.
Start today for $5, then $99/month for 10 months
12-month commitment
Build consistency and make climbing part of your routine year-round.
🔗: In Bio
💥 January Only 💥
Pay 10 months. Climb 12.
Start today for $5, then $99/month for 10 months
12-month commitment
Build consistency and make climbing part of your routine year-round.
🔗: In Bio
Same class, new time! 🎉 Can’t make our Sunday or Monday evening Lead classes? Second shift & service industry friends—this one’s for you! Join us Tuesdays at 11 AM. *Link in Bio*
Same class, new time! 🎉 Can’t make our Sunday or Monday evening Lead classes? Second shift & service industry friends—this one’s for you! Join us Tuesdays at 11 AM. *Link in Bio*
⏰ Time’s running out! Get $25 BONUS BUCKS for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
Perfect for gifting (or treating yourself 😉).
🗓️ Sale ends Dec 31 — don’t miss it!
Gift cards can be purchased online or at the front desk! *Link in Bio*
#ohioclimbs #winteractivities #climbon #BonusBucks #AttitudeForGratitude #ColumbusEvents #ClimbingLife #climbingby5life
⏰ Time’s running out! Get $25 BONUS BUCKS for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
Perfect for gifting (or treating yourself 😉).
🗓️ Sale ends Dec 31 — don’t miss it!
Gift cards can be purchased online or at the front desk! *Link in Bio*
#ohioclimbs #winteractivities #climbon #BonusBucks #AttitudeForGratitude #ColumbusEvents #ClimbingLife #climbingby5life
🎄🎅 Santa’s trading the sleigh for a harness!
Climb with Santa TODAY at Vertical Adventures
⏰ 9–11 AM
🎄🎅 Santa’s trading the sleigh for a harness!
Climb with Santa TODAY at Vertical Adventures
⏰ 9–11 AM
If you are looking for a fun activity over the holiday break for you climber, join our Schools Out Camps! The day will be filled with climbing, crafts, games, and a ride on the rope swing. Click the link in our bio to register.
#climbingcamp #schoolbreak #schoolsout #winteractivities #winteractivitiesforkids #climbon #ohioclimbs
If you are looking for a fun activity over the holiday break for you climber, join our Schools Out Camps! The day will be filled with climbing, crafts, games, and a ride on the rope swing. Click the link in our bio to register.
#climbingcamp #schoolbreak #schoolsout #winteractivities #winteractivitiesforkids #climbon #ohioclimbs
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Mon, Wed & Fri 11 AM- 10 PM
Tue & Thur 7 AM - 10PM
Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
