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.nav .dd-menu a.feat{background:#FFF1E3}#va-home .nav .dd-menu a.feat b{color:#c25e00}#va-home .nav .dd-menu a.all{color:var(--orange);font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin-top:4px;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;font-size:14px}#va-home .mnav a.sub{padding-left:18px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gray)}<\/style><style>@media (max-width:1240px){#va-home .nav{gap:14px;font-size:13.5px}}@media (max-width:1180px){#va-home .hdr-cta .waiver{display:none}}<\/style><div id=\"va-home\"> <header class=\"hdr\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <a class=\"logo\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/\" aria-label=\"Vertical Adventures home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/VA-Logo-by-5.Life-cmyk.png\" alt=\"Vertical Adventures by 5.Life\"><\/a> <nav class=\"nav\" aria-label=\"Main\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/first-time-climbing_va\/\">First Time<\/a> <div class=\"dd\"><a class=\"dd-top\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">Classes <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"dd-menu\" role=\"menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\" class=\"feat\"><b>Climbing Classes<\/b><small>Learn to climb, belay &amp; lead<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/training_va\/\"><b>Personal Training<\/b><small>1-on-1 coaching to climb stronger<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/2024-yoga\/\"><b>Yoga<\/b><small>Yoga for climbers \u00b7 all levels<\/small><\/a><\/div><\/div> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/memberships-rates_va\/\">Rates &amp; Memberships<\/a> <div class=\"dd\"><a class=\"dd-top\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-programming_va\/\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">Youth <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"dd-menu\" role=\"menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-club\/\" class=\"feat\"><b>Climbing Club<\/b><small>Weekly coached climbing \u00b7 ages 3\u201318<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-camps_va\/\"><b>Camps<\/b><small>School&#8217;s Out &amp; Summer \u00b7 ages 6+<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-classes-events_va\/\"><b>Homeschool &amp; Events<\/b><small>Single-session classes for kids &amp; families<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-teams_va\/\"><b>Team Vertical<\/b><small>Competitive youth team \u00b7 by invitation<\/small><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/groups_va\/\"><b>Birthday Parties &amp; Lock-ins<\/b><small>Celebrate on the wall<\/small><\/a><a class=\"all\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-programming_va\/\">All youth programs \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/groups_va\/\">Groups &amp; Parties<\/a><div class=\"dd\"><a class=\"dd-top\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/community\/\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">Community 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aria-expanded=\"false\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/button> <\/div><\/div> <nav class=\"mnav\" id=\"va-mnav\" aria-label=\"Mobile\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/first-time-climbing_va\/\">First Time Climbing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\">Climbing Classes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/memberships-rates_va\/\">Rates &amp; Memberships<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-programming_va\/\">Youth Programs<\/a><a class=\"sub\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-club\/\">\u21b3 Climbing Club<\/a><a class=\"sub\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-camps_va\/\">\u21b3 Camps<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/groups_va\/\">Groups, Parties &amp; Lock-ins<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/community\/\">Community<\/a><a class=\"sub\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/adaptive-ascents\/\">\u21b3 Adaptive Ascents<\/a><a class=\"sub\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/fundraisers\/\">\u21b3 Fundraisers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/training_va\/\">Training &amp; Yoga<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/location-hours\/\">Location &amp; Hours<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/13352\/document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign Your Waiver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/user\/wallet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Account<\/a> <\/nav><\/header> <section class=\"hero\"> <div class=\"hero-bg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Climbers on the orange and purple walls at Vertical Adventures\"><\/div> <div class=\"stripes\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div> <div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"eyebrow tagline\">Helping Everyone Climb <b>\u00b7 Columbus, OH<\/b><\/div> <h1 class=\"h-xl\">Climb higher<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>than you <span>thought you could.<\/span><\/h1> <pee class=\"lede\">Never climbed before? Perfect. Our instructors will have you on the wall in 45 minutes \u2014 and you&#8217;ll get two weeks of free climbing to keep going.<\/pee> <div class=\"hero-ctas\"> <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/395\/DiscoClimbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Discover Climbing <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/memberships-rates_va\/\">I Already Climb<\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"hero-proof\"> <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg>Walk-ins welcome<\/span> <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg>No experience needed<\/span> <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg>2 weeks free after your first class<\/span> <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg>Kids, teens &amp; adults<\/span> <\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"paths\" aria-label=\"Choose your path\"><div class=\"paths-grid\"> <a class=\"path\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/first-time-climbing_va\/\"><small>I&#8217;m new<\/small><strong>First Time Climbing <span>\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <a class=\"path\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/memberships-rates_va\/\"><small>I climb<\/small><strong>Rates &amp; Memberships <span>\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <a class=\"path\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-programming_va\/\"><small>For my kids<\/small><strong>Youth &amp; Teams <span>\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <a class=\"path\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/groups_va\/\"><small>For my group<\/small><strong>Parties &amp; Lock-ins <span>\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <a class=\"path\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/training_va\/\"><small>For my fitness<\/small><strong>Training &amp; Yoga <span>\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <\/div><\/section> <section class=\"problem\"><div class=\"wrap split\"> <div class=\"photo-stack\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"A Vertical Adventures instructor teaching a group of new climbers at the wall\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-position:58% center\"> <div class=\"tag\"><b>Real instructors. Real patience.<\/b>Every first-timer gets hands-on coaching \u2014 never a &#8220;figure it out yourself.&#8221;<\/div> <\/div> <div> <div class=\"eyebrow\">We&#8217;ve all been there<\/div> <h2 class=\"h-lg\">A climbing gym can feel intimidating. It shouldn&#8217;t.<\/h2> <pee>Maybe you&#8217;ve thought about it for a while, but something&#8217;s held you back:<\/pee> <ul class=\"worries\"> <li>&#8220;I&#8217;m not strong enough \u2014 or fit enough \u2014 to climb.&#8221;<\/li> <li>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know the gear, the knots or the lingo.&#8221;<\/li> <li>&#8220;Everyone there will already know what they&#8217;re doing.&#8221;<\/li> <\/ul> <pee class=\"callout\">We get it \u2014 every one of us had a first day too. That&#8217;s why we built a gym where <em>beginners are celebrated<\/em> and the basics take minutes, not months.<\/pee> <\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"plan\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"eyebrow\">Your first climb in 3 steps<\/div> <h2 class=\"h-lg\">Getting started is easy.<\/h2> <pee class=\"lede\">No membership, no gear and no climbing partner required.<\/pee> <div class=\"steps\"> <div class=\"step\"><h3>Sign your waiver<\/h3><pee>Save time at the desk \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/13352\/document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign online<\/a> before you arrive. Under 18? A parent or guardian signs for you.<\/pee><\/div> <div class=\"step\"><h3>Take Discover Climbing<\/h3><pee>A 45-minute class (ages 14+) where an instructor teaches you top rope climbing <em>and<\/em> belaying. Walk in or book ahead \u2014 just arrive 15 minutes early.<\/pee><\/div> <div class=\"step\"><h3>Climb free for 2 weeks<\/h3><pee>Come back as often as you like for two weeks \u2014 on us. Find your people, find your routes, find out what you&#8217;re capable of.<\/pee><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"plan-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/395\/DiscoClimbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Discover Climbing<\/a><small>Younger climbers can join as add-ons.<\/small><\/div> <\/div><\/section> <section class=\"classes\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"head-row\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Most popular classes<\/div><h2 class=\"h-lg\" style=\"margin:0\">Start where you are.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Climb where you want.<\/h2><\/div> <pee>From your very first knot to your first lead fall, our classes are designed to help you discover, develop and diversify your climbing.<\/pee><\/div> <div class=\"cards\"> <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/VA-1920x1280-27.jpg')\"><span class=\"badge\">Best for beginners<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"meta\"><span>45 minutes<\/span><span>Ages 14+<\/span><span>Walk-ins welcome<\/span><\/div><h3>Discover Climbing<\/h3> <pee>Learn essential top rope climbing skills, including belaying. Bonus: two weeks of FREE facility access after your class.<\/pee> <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/395\/DiscoClimbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div><\/article> <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image.jpg');background-position:center 40%\"><span class=\"badge purple\">Best value<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"meta\"><span>3 intro classes<\/span><span>+ 1 free month<\/span><\/div><h3>Explorer Kit<\/h3> <pee>Three intro climbing classes that give you all the tools you need to kick off your climbing journey \u2014 plus a FREE month of climbing.<\/pee> <a class=\"btn btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\">Book Now<\/a><\/div><\/article> <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/08\/39198861624_9382ded93d_k.jpg')\"><span class=\"badge dark\">Level up<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"card-body\"><div class=\"meta\"><span>2 sessions<\/span><span>Top rope climbers<\/span><\/div><h3>Develop Lead<\/h3> <pee>Learn proper lead belay technique and best practices for clipping, rope management and falling \u2014 and unlock the whole gym.<\/pee> <a class=\"btn btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\">Book Now<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div> <pee style=\"margin-top:24px\"><a class=\"btn btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\">See All Classes<\/a><\/pee> <\/div><\/section> <section class=\"exp\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"exp-copy\"><h2 class=\"h-lg\">Already climb? Find your third space.<\/h2><pee>Not home. Not work. The place you go to climb hard, train smarter and hang with your crew.<\/pee><\/div> <div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn btn-white\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/memberships-rates_va\/\">Rates &amp; Memberships<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbinggymphotos\/\">Take the Gym Tour<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/section> <section class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"head-row\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Don&#8217;t just take it from us<\/div><h2 class=\"h-lg\" style=\"margin:0\">Climbers love our instructors.<\/h2><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"quotes\"> <figure class=\"quote\"><div class=\"stars\" aria-label=\"5 stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><blockquote>&#8220;The instructors here are nothing short of amazing. So helpful, so kind, and so fun. I&#8217;ve had nothing but great experiences getting comfortable with climbing and learning new things at Vertical.&#8221;<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"who\"><i>T<\/i><span>Teja Parada<small>Google review<\/small><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure> <figure class=\"quote\"><div class=\"stars\" aria-label=\"5 stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><blockquote>&#8220;I hadn&#8217;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!&#8221;<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"who\"><i>P<\/i><span>Peter Moon<small>Google review<\/small><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure> <figure class=\"quote\"><div class=\"stars\" aria-label=\"5 stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><blockquote>&#8220;LOVE Vertical Adventures. Madie was amazing with my daughter \u2014 patient and supportive and fun. Highly recommend!&#8221;<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"who\"><i>B<\/i><span>Brendan Lowe<small>Google review<\/small><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"success\"><div class=\"wrap split\"> <div> <div class=\"eyebrow\">More than a workout<\/div> <h2 class=\"h-lg\">Imagine where you&#8217;ll be a month from now.<\/h2> <pee>Climbing builds strength you can feel and confidence you can&#8217;t fake. It&#8217;s a full-body workout that feels like play \u2014 and a community that cheers for every send, from first route to first lead.<\/pee> <div class=\"ba\"> <div class=\"before\"><h4>The old routine<\/h4><ul><li>Same old gym routine<\/li><li>Workouts you dread<\/li><li>Training alone<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <div class=\"after\"><h4>Your new routine<\/h4><ul><li>New routes every week<\/li><li>Goals you can see and send<\/li><li>A crew that has your back<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <pee style=\"margin-top:30px\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/395\/DiscoClimbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Climbing<\/a><\/pee> <\/div> <div class=\"mosaic\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A smiling climber on top rope on the purple wall\" style=\"grid-area:1 \/ 1 \/ 5 \/ 2;background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image-4.jpg');background-position:center 30%\"><\/div><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A climber stretching for a hold on the bouldering wall\" style=\"grid-area:5 \/ 1 \/ 7 \/ 2;background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image-3.jpg');background-position:center 45%\"><\/div><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A group of smiling friends after a bouldering session\" style=\"grid-area:1 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 3;background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image-1.jpg');background-position:center 40%\"><\/div><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A smiling instructor coaching a young climber on the wall\" style=\"grid-area:3 \/ 2 \/ 7 \/ 3;background-image:url('https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/image-2.jpg');background-position:center 35%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"tips\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"eyebrow\">Before you visit<\/div> <h2 class=\"h-lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\">Useful tips for your first visit.<\/h2> <div class=\"tips-grid\"> <div class=\"tip\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/noun-5214675-FF8300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h3>Sign the waiver<\/h3><pee>First-time visitors: save time by signing your waiver online before your visit.<\/pee><a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/13352\/document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign now \u2192<\/a><\/div> <div class=\"tip\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/noun-water-6988639-FF8300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h3>Bring a water bottle<\/h3><pee>We have filtered water dispensers, so bring a reusable bottle to stay hydrated.<\/pee><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/first-visit\/\">Plan your visit \u2192<\/a><\/div> <div class=\"tip\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/noun-1991938-FF8300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h3>Take a class<\/h3><pee>Learn the basics, then develop and diversify your skills with our instructors.<\/pee><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/climbing-classes\/\">See our classes \u2192<\/a><\/div> <div class=\"tip\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/noun-community-6695686-FF8300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h3>Join a community event<\/h3><pee>Climbing is about more than the workout \u2014 it&#8217;s about people. Everyone is welcome.<\/pee><a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/communityclimbingdays\/\">See our events \u2192<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"faq\"><div class=\"wrap split\"> <div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Questions?<\/div><h2 class=\"h-lg\">Everything you need to know before you climb.<\/h2> <pee style=\"color:#646469\">Still curious? Call us at <a href=\"tel:16148888393\" style=\"color:#FF8300;font-weight:700\">614 888-8393<\/a> \u2014 we&#8217;re happy to help.<\/pee><\/div> <div> <details open class=\"is-open\"><summary>Do I need a class or reservation to climb?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Walk-ins are welcome. Supervision guidelines apply to youth climbers (see below). For the ultimate first experience, we recommend booking a class.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>It&#8217;s my first time \u2014 what do I need to do?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Everyone entering the facility signs a waiver and completes a brief orientation. Climbers under 18 need a parent or legal guardian to sign their waiver and watch the orientation video. <a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.sendmoregetbeta.com\/13352\/document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign the waiver<\/a>.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>I&#8217;m new to Vertical Adventures, but not to climbing. How do I get on the wall?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Complete your waiver and orientation, then ask a team member for a <strong>Top Rope check<\/strong> (tie in with a figure-8 follow-through and correctly load and use a Petzl GriGri). For <strong>lead<\/strong>, bring your own rope (at least 30 m) and an Assisted Braking Device, and ask about a Lead Climb\/Belay check. A Belay Card must be visible on your harness whenever you belay or lead.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>Can kids climb?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Absolutely! Climbers under 14 can&#8217;t belay and must follow these supervision guidelines:<ul><li><strong>4 and under:<\/strong> within arm&#8217;s length of their supervising adult (max 2 kids per adult)<\/li><li><strong>5\u20137:<\/strong> direct supervision \u2014 seen and heard at all times (max 2 kids per adult)<\/li><li><strong>8\u201314:<\/strong> direct supervision \u2014 seen and heard at all times (max 3 kids per adult)<\/li><\/ul>Prefer an instructor-led option? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/5.life\/va\/youth-programming_va\/\">youth programs<\/a>.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>Can anyone belay or lead climb?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">To belay or lead, you&#8217;ll first pass a proficiency assessment with a team member \u2014 available most days and times, no appointment needed. Lead climbers provide their own rope and use an ABD. Climbers 14+ may belay after passing the assessment.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>What kind of climbing do you offer?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\"><strong>Bouldering<\/strong> (shorter walls, no rope, lots of padding), <strong>top rope<\/strong> (a rope fixed at the top of the wall with a belayer), and <strong>lead climbing<\/strong> (experienced climbers clip the rope into the wall as they climb).<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>Do you have auto belays?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Nope \u2014 we&#8217;re passionate about community and want you to meet belay partners in real life. We host partner finder nights, keep a belay partner board and even make partner calls over the PA. We <em>will<\/em> help you find a climbing partner.<\/div><\/details> <details><summary>What&#8217;s good gym etiquette?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Stay aware of your surroundings. Keep space between climbers, never walk between an active belayer and their climber, and don&#8217;t handle ropes until you&#8217;ve passed a proficiency check. When bouldering, stay off the mats unless you&#8217;re climbing.<\/div><\/details> <\/div><\/div><\/section> <section class=\"insta\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div><div class=\"eyebrow\">@vaohio<\/div><h2 class=\"h-md\" style=\"margin:0\">New sets, team wins and community crushers \u2014 follow along on Instagram.<\/h2><\/div> <a class=\"btn btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vaohio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow @vaohio<\/a> <\/div><\/section> <section class=\"final\"><div class=\"wrap\"> <div class=\"eyebrow\">Taking fitness to new heights<\/div> <h2 class=\"h-xl\">Your first climb starts here.<\/h2> <pee>Book Discover Climbing today and get two weeks of free climbing. 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