Climbing Community
Learn a new skill or connect to a community event by visiting our Gym Calendar. See below for a list of local and national climbing organizations and community groups who can help take your climbing to new heights.
Climbing is for everyone. We are offering specially designated days to encourage connection and diversity as well as making climbing more accessible. $9 day passes with rental gear included for individuals who identify on applicable community rock climbing days.

Queer Climbing Columbus is a community-run group of LGBTQIA+ climbers in Columbus. We have weekly events at 5.Life climbing gyms. Climbers who identify receive discounted day passes. Come find your community and strength with us. Visit our Instagram page for upcoming events and details.

The Access Fund is a nonprofit advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment.

Our goal is to promote and protect Ohio’s climbing for generations to come. The OCC has a robust, active membership base who, together, form a grassroots network that not only increases climbers’ influence on local policy issues, but acts as a channel for extending climbing advocacy and stewardship work.

NRAC exists to preserve and promote access to climbing areas, and to conserve climbing resources in the New River Gorge and surrounding areas. The New River Gorge is an international destination and world-class climbing area with thousands of traditional and sport climbs, and a rapidly expanding selection of equally world-class bouldering areas. Learn how you can preserve and protect one of America’s great climbing areas.

RRGCC is dedicated to securing and protecting open, public access to rock climbing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky and promoting conservation of the environment on the lands where we climb.

AAC’s goal is to share and support our passion for climbing and respect for the places we climb. We’re climbers. Gym climbers and trad climbers. Sport climbers and mountaineers. Boulderers, backcountry skiers, and alpinists. We’re the largest community of rock-scaling misfits in the country—and you belong here.

We are closed on Monday, Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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Calling all adventure enthusiasts and community heroes! 🌟
📣 Join us on June 10th and 11th for the exhilarating USA Climbing Youth Divisional Championship!
🏆 But we can't do it alone, we need YOUR help! Be a part of this incredible event as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of aspiring young climbers! 🌟 In return for your invaluable support, we're offering some awesome perks:
🎟️ Free raffle tickets with exciting prizes up for grabs!
🍽️ Delicious food to keep you energized throughout the event!
🎟️ Punch passes to enjoy some thrilling climbs of your own!
And a generous 25% off coupon to use in our shop!
Let's come together and create an unforgettable experience for these talented young athletes ❤️
📅 Mark your calendars for June 10th and 11th and get ready to make a difference!
Sign up now by clicking the link in our bio or DM us for more details!
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Our next Adaptive Ascents is right around the corner! Sign up to be a climber or volunteer today. This event is Sunday, May 21st from 9-11am. Training for new volunteers will take place Saturday, May 20th from 7:30-8:15pm. Link in bio.
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Celebrate Mother's day with us! Mom's get a FREE day pass to climb with us. Pot a flower for your mom while supplies last. Celebrate with us Sunday, May 14th all day.
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You ever wanted to learn how to gallop up a wall like some sort of vertical horse?🐴
Well have I got a clinic for you! May 17th at 6:30pm, Vertical Adventures will be having a speed climbing clinic! Come see how fast you can be, and unlock your true potential. You sure won't be saying NEEEEIIIGHH 🤣
Link in Bio.
Cost: 10 dollars for members/30 for non-members.
🤘25% off the Whittier Package🤘
Take advantage of the wonderful weather and make sure you are fully equipped for the outdoor climbing season!
Pressed for time? Don't forget about The Whittier Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Our Whittier Wall package includes a 40m rope, a leash, and two locking carabiners of your choice. Stop by the climbing gym to gear up today!!🌻
*off only applies to select ropes
☀️🧗♂️ $180 Summer Membership Sale ☀️🧗♂️ Branch out from your typical workout. Discover a community where you belong. Sign up for a membership that lasts all summer long. Take advantage of this deal today! Offer ends June 15th. Link in bio.
*Restrictions for offer eligibility apply. Offer only valid to new members or prior memberships terminated before April 30th.
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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