Beginning Rock

The perfect introduction to rockclimbing. Learn climbing technique and safety skills in this fun comprehensive class. Minimum age: 16.

Cost: $30 (free for new members)

When: Every Tuesday 7-9 pm or Saturday 2-4 pm. Reservations required.

ClimbTime

ClimbTime is a coached climbing session, rather than a formal class. Vertex staff handle the equipment so you or your kids can focus on climbing. Suitable for all levels. Ages 5 to adult.

Cost: $20 for two hours.

When: Saturdays and Sundays noon to 2 pm and Wednesdays 7-9 pm. Reservations required.

Intermediate Climbing

Learn the skills to climb harder routes. New techniques taught in this class benefit anyone who climbs 5.7 to 5.11. Minimum age: 16.

Cost: $30 ($20 members)

When: Call for next date, 7-9 pm.

Lead Climbing

This two-session workshop fosters the skills and confidence necessary to lead climb. Learn proper lead belaying, falling and clipping techniques. Participants should be able to top rope at the 5.10 level. Minimum age: 16.

Cost: $60 ($50 members)

When: Two-part class on first and second Monday each month, 7-9 pm.

Basic Rope Safety

In less than one hour, learn the equipment management skills needed for indoor safety certification. Minimum age: 16.

Cost: $15.

When: Every Tuesday 7-8 pm and Saturday 2-3 pm or by appointment.

Private Instruction

Break the 5.11 barrier, try aid climbing or give your 12-year-old a private technique session. Personalized instruction one-on-one or in small groups. All ages.

Cost: $30/hour; add $20/hour per additional person.
$20/hour members.

When: By appointment

Yoga

Tone, strengthen and stretch in this all-levels class, which combines elements of vinyasa flow along with an emphasis on proper alignment and technique.

Cost: $10 (free for members).

When: Saturday 8:30-9:45 am.

Circuit Training

Get totally worked in this fast paced weight lifting and core strength class.

Cost: $12 (free for members).

When: Tuesday and Thursday one-hour classes at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30.

Custom Classes and Field Trips

Let Vertex design the perfect outing for your school, scouting, business or social group. We offer a wide range of indoor or outdoor climbing activities.

A typical school or youth group outing involves a two-hour session in the gym, with our staff providing coaching and handling the safety systems.

More adventurous outings at a local crag may include movement and safety instruction, rappelling, anchor setting, team building, and Scouting Merit Badge courses.

Personalized for all ages and experience levels.

Cost: Varies based on group size and activities. Includes equipment.

When: By arrangement.

Beginning Rock Outside

Experience the thrill of rock climbing in a beautiful natural setting. Start with learning knots, belaying and movement technique, then put your new skills into practice during a full day of climbing at a local crag. Ages 16 and up.

When:Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm.
Call for information on next available dates.

Cost: $65 ($45 for Vertex members). Includes all equipment.