Helping Everyone Climb
Don’t worry or be intimidated! The basics of climbing are quick and easy to learn.
High Five
This package gives the full climbing experience with unlimited bouldering and 5 staff belayed high climbs. This great physical and mental workout is geared for any level climber and requires no prior experience. Our team will provide guidance and set you up for success while giving you a challenge.

Sign a Waiver
First-Time Visitors: Save time and get FREE rental gear by completing your waiver online.
What to Bring
Vertical Adventures is equipped with a filtered water dispensers, so bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!
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Discover the indoor sport of climbing. We are here to help you through the first steps of your 5.Life journey. Here
For Anyone, at Any Age
No matter your age, lifestyle or fitness level rock climbing is for everyone.



What Our Customers Are Saying
Don’t just take it from us, let our guests do the talking!
“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!”
“Large facility with high quality gear and a friendly staff. There are plenty of bouldering walls, and auto/manual belay walls between the upstairs and downstairs so you don’t have to worry about waiting to go up too long.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take a class or make a reservation to climb at your facility?
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
If you're new to Vertical Adventures, but not to climbing, here are some steps to get you on the wall once you arrive.
ORIENTATION
Everyone must complete a. Auto-Belay and Bouldering 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:
- Correctly tie in with a figure-8 follow-through knot backed up with a double overhand knot (sometimes referred to as a fisherman’s knot or double fisherman’s knot)
- Correctly operate a Petzl GRIGRI belay device.
LEAD CLIMBING EXPECTATIONS
Everyone MUST have a Sender One Lead 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:
- Bring your own rope and belay device
– The rope must be at least 40 meters long - During the lead check, participants will be required to climb a 5.9, take a fall, and demonstrate proper lead climbing and belaying techniques
It’s my first time, what do I need to do?
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.
Can kids climb at Vertical Adventures?
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)
Use of the Auto-Belay Machines (a device that holds the rope), requires an adult who has completed the Auto-Belay Orientation to double-check the climber before every climb.
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.
Can anyone belay or lead climb?
To belay or lead climb at our facility, you must first pass a proficiency test with one of our staff members. Our staff are 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.
What kind of climbing do you offer?
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.
Do you have Auto belays?
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.
What is good gym etiquette?
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!
🤙25% off accessories during October at 5.Life🤙
Skin care, tape, helmets, crack gloves, headlamps and more! Come on in and check out all the accessories we have to take your climbing to the next level.
#climbingby5life #vaohio

🤙25% off accessories during October at 5.Life🤙
Skin care, tape, helmets, crack gloves, headlamps and more! Come on in and check out all the accessories we have to take your climbing to the next level.
#climbingby5life #vaohio
🤙25% off Bouldering Basics during September at 5.Life🤙
Chalk, chalk bags, buckets, brushes, bouldering guidebooks, and crash pads! What`s your must have bouldering accessory?
#climbingby5life #vaohio

🤙25% off Bouldering Basics during September at 5.Life🤙
Chalk, chalk bags, buckets, brushes, bouldering guidebooks, and crash pads! What`s your must have bouldering accessory?
#climbingby5life #vaohio
Take the stress out of organizing with our Climbing Groups. Our knowledgeable and stoked staff is ready to elevate your event. Come explore and enjoy our gym with the ease of your very own belayer. Let us elevate your special occasion and make it a highpoint of the year!
Link in bio to book today!

Take the stress out of organizing with our Climbing Groups. Our knowledgeable and stoked staff is ready to elevate your event. Come explore and enjoy our gym with the ease of your very own belayer. Let us elevate your special occasion and make it a highpoint of the year!
Link in bio to book today!
We`re a week away from our Climbing For Clouds fundraiser event with the @columbuszoo and @columbusaazk Monday August 14th from 6-9pm!
Come on out for some climbing, take a turn on our obstacle course, jump on the slackline, meet some wonderful animal ambassadors, and grab dinner from @zakigrill food truck. All while raising money to support clouded leopards and rainforest conservation efforts. We also have some awesome auction items from @columbuscrew @bluejacketsnhl and @riversedgecutlery .
Don`t forget, normal gym happenings will close at 5:30pm the night of the event, but all are welcome back at 6pm to join the fun!
$23 for non members and $10 for members.
Register with the link in our bio.

We`re a week away from our Climbing For Clouds fundraiser event with the @columbuszoo and @columbusaazk Monday August 14th from 6-9pm!
Come on out for some climbing, take a turn on our obstacle course, jump on the slackline, meet some wonderful animal ambassadors, and grab dinner from @zakigrill food truck. All while raising money to support clouded leopards and rainforest conservation efforts. We also have some awesome auction items from @columbuscrew @bluejacketsnhl and @riversedgecutlery .
Don`t forget, normal gym happenings will close at 5:30pm the night of the event, but all are welcome back at 6pm to join the fun!
$23 for non members and $10 for members.
Register with the link in our bio.
It`s the most wonderful time of the year! That`s right, Global Climbing Day is right around the corner. We are grateful to share climbing with our wonderful community. Join us at Vertical Adventures for $14 day passes on this day.
#GlobalClimbingDay #WallsAreMeantForClimbing

It`s the most wonderful time of the year! That`s right, Global Climbing Day is right around the corner. We are grateful to share climbing with our wonderful community. Join us at Vertical Adventures for $14 day passes on this day.
#GlobalClimbingDay #WallsAreMeantForClimbing
Help us wish a happy going away to our dear team member Zain! If you`ve been climbing at our gyms for anytime, it`s likely he`s greeted you with his warm smile, given you encouraging words on your project, or entertained you with his juggling, jokes, and balancing acts. We are going to miss him so much around here but are so excited for what his future holds. Zain will be around for another week, so if you see him be sure to share what he has meant to you and wish him the best of luck on his next steps.

Help us wish a happy going away to our dear team member Zain! If you`ve been climbing at our gyms for anytime, it`s likely he`s greeted you with his warm smile, given you encouraging words on your project, or entertained you with his juggling, jokes, and balancing acts. We are going to miss him so much around here but are so excited for what his future holds. Zain will be around for another week, so if you see him be sure to share what he has meant to you and wish him the best of luck on his next steps.
🤙25% off belay devices during August at 5.Life🤙
FREE member clinic on belay devices at Vertical Adventures! Wednesday August 2nd at 6:30pm. ATC, GriGri, Click Up, Juul, Pilot, and more. Come learn how these various devices are used and their best applications.
#climbingby5life #vaohio

🤙25% off belay devices during August at 5.Life🤙
FREE member clinic on belay devices at Vertical Adventures! Wednesday August 2nd at 6:30pm. ATC, GriGri, Click Up, Juul, Pilot, and more. Come learn how these various devices are used and their best applications.
#climbingby5life #vaohio
Come climb at our next Monday Night Meetup! August 7th from 7-9pm. Meet climbers and earn prizes!

Come climb at our next Monday Night Meetup! August 7th from 7-9pm. Meet climbers and earn prizes!
Thanks to everyone who came out for our last Friday Family Fire Night! It was such a success we plan on doing it for all our Family Days as long as the weather permits. Our next will be Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm. Come get your climbing in and then celebrate with smores around the fire! Don`t forget families receive $9 day passes (including rentals) all day on the 1st Friday of the month at all 5.Life locations.

Thanks to everyone who came out for our last Friday Family Fire Night! It was such a success we plan on doing it for all our Family Days as long as the weather permits. Our next will be Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm. Come get your climbing in and then celebrate with smores around the fire! Don`t forget families receive $9 day passes (including rentals) all day on the 1st Friday of the month at all 5.Life locations.
Contact
614 888-8393
6513 Kingsmill Court
Columbus, OH 43229
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Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 AM- 10 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 7 AM - 10 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM