Young people need activities that foster a love of sport and build self-confidence. Their developing brains crave puzzles and challenges. Rock climbing provides a great mix of mental challenges and physical puzzles.
First Time Free
First youth class free!
Have your kids ever been interested in climbing? Now is the time to sign them up and get your first youth class for FREE.
Come join us and try it out!
Climbing Classes and Events
These are single-session classes and events for youth and their families. Perfect for beginners or experienced climbers, these hands-on sessions offer a great way to learn, bond, and challenge yourself together in a fun and supportive environment.
Climbing Teams
Team climbing helps to develop young people in the only way climbing can—a crazy fun environment that fosters love for sport and ourselves. The levels are separated according to skill with age-based offerings, as enrollment allows.
Camps
Explore our exciting range of camps for every season! Whether it’s summer break, winter holidays, or school-out days, we offer engaging rock climbing camps that are perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels.
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🎄🎅 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
Are you ready to witness the fitness? Witnessthefitness2026 #WTF2026
Don`t miss out on Climb With Santa this Saturday, December 20, from 9-11am. There will be pancakes, hot coco, games, crafts, and lots of climbing. Santa and the elves will be there to help your little climber reach new heights!
#ohioclimb #CommunityClimbing #HolidayBreakIdeas #WinterBreakFun #climbwithsanta #holidayseason #holidayfunforkids
Don`t miss out on Climb With Santa this Saturday, December 20, from 9-11am. There will be pancakes, hot coco, games, crafts, and lots of climbing. Santa and the elves will be there to help your little climber reach new heights!
#ohioclimb #CommunityClimbing #HolidayBreakIdeas #WinterBreakFun #climbwithsanta #holidayseason #holidayfunforkids
New season, new gear 🎄
Vertical Adventures branded apparel is here—adult and youth sizes included. Perfect for climbing sessions, everyday wear, and holiday gifting for your favorite climbers.
#climbingby5life #vaohio #schoolsout #ClimbOn #ClimbingCommunity #GoodVibesOnly
New season, new gear 🎄
Vertical Adventures branded apparel is here—adult and youth sizes included. Perfect for climbing sessions, everyday wear, and holiday gifting for your favorite climbers.
#climbingby5life #vaohio #schoolsout #ClimbOn #ClimbingCommunity #GoodVibesOnly
❄️All facilities will be closing at 4pm December 13 due to inclement weather. Stay warm and toasty as the snow is rolling in, we will see you soon!❄️
❄️All facilities will be closing at 4pm December 13 due to inclement weather. Stay warm and toasty as the snow is rolling in, we will see you soon!❄️
Curious about climbing? Our Discover Climbing class is the perfect first step! Learn how to belay, try your first climbs, and score 2 weeks FREE in our facility. Ages 14+ with options for younger climbers. Walk-ins welcome!
Sign up in person or online!
#youthclimbing #ClimbLocal #ClimbTogether #FamilyFun #VACommunity #VerticalAdventures #ClimbSmart #vaohio #climbingby5life
Curious about climbing? Our Discover Climbing class is the perfect first step! Learn how to belay, try your first climbs, and score 2 weeks FREE in our facility. Ages 14+ with options for younger climbers. Walk-ins welcome!
Sign up in person or online!
#youthclimbing #ClimbLocal #ClimbTogether #FamilyFun #VACommunity #VerticalAdventures #ClimbSmart #vaohio #climbingby5life
WE ARE HIRING!!
Calling all crushers! 🤙 We’re looking for part-time operational staff who bring good vibes and love all things climbing. Sound like you? Apply on our website! 🧗♂️🔥
WE ARE HIRING!!
Calling all crushers! 🤙 We’re looking for part-time operational staff who bring good vibes and love all things climbing. Sound like you? Apply on our website! 🧗♂️🔥
🏎️💨 Fasten your seatbelt: our gym length ropes are back, better than ever, and priced to move! Get ready for your smoothest belay yet.
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🏎️💨 Fasten your seatbelt: our gym length ropes are back, better than ever, and priced to move! Get ready for your smoothest belay yet.
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Meet High 5—our entry-level climbing package designed to boost your strength and your confidence. Enjoy unlimited bouldering plus team-belayed high climbs, all with support from our crew. No experience needed. Just climb. 🙌 Sign up in person, or on our website!
#climb614 #ohioclimbs #vaohio #climbon #ohioclimbing #IndoorAdventure #ClimbingGym #climbingby5life
Meet High 5—our entry-level climbing package designed to boost your strength and your confidence. Enjoy unlimited bouldering plus team-belayed high climbs, all with support from our crew. No experience needed. Just climb. 🙌 Sign up in person, or on our website!
#climb614 #ohioclimbs #vaohio #climbon #ohioclimbing #IndoorAdventure #ClimbingGym #climbingby5life
Bring the whole fam this Friday for Family Day! 🧗♂️💕
Every first Friday of the month, climb together for only $9 each (gear included).
Let’s make some memories on the wall!
#ohioclimbs #vaohio #BonusBucks #climbon #schoolsout #ohioclimbing #youthclimbing #IndoorAdventure #ClimbingGym #climbingby5life #ClimbLocal #ClimbTogether #VACommunity #VerticalAdventures #asseenincolumbus
Bring the whole fam this Friday for Family Day! 🧗♂️💕
Every first Friday of the month, climb together for only $9 each (gear included).
Let’s make some memories on the wall!
#ohioclimbs #vaohio #BonusBucks #climbon #schoolsout #ohioclimbing #youthclimbing #IndoorAdventure #ClimbingGym #climbingby5life #ClimbLocal #ClimbTogether #VACommunity #VerticalAdventures #asseenincolumbus
Our community shows up for climbing access. ❤️🧗♂️
As we reshare this important message from Access Fund , we want to recognize what you have made possible through $1 for Access.
In 2025 alone, our community has contributed $7,694 directly to the Access Fund — and since starting the $1 for Access program in 2014, together we’ve donated over $142,000 to protect and preserve climbing access nationwide.
Today on Giving Tuesday, you can help keep this momentum going. With @blackdiamond matching donations up to $80,000, every dollar goes even further to save threatened climbing areas and ensure the next generation has places to climb.
Let’s continue leading by example and supporting the places we love.
Donate. Double your impact. Protect climbing’s future.
🔗 accessfund.org/conserve
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Our community shows up for climbing access. ❤️🧗♂️
As we reshare this important message from Access Fund , we want to recognize what you have made possible through $1 for Access.
In 2025 alone, our community has contributed $7,694 directly to the Access Fund — and since starting the $1 for Access program in 2014, together we’ve donated over $142,000 to protect and preserve climbing access nationwide.
Today on Giving Tuesday, you can help keep this momentum going. With @blackdiamond matching donations up to $80,000, every dollar goes even further to save threatened climbing areas and ensure the next generation has places to climb.
Let’s continue leading by example and supporting the places we love.
Donate. Double your impact. Protect climbing’s future.
🔗 accessfund.org/conserve
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