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Climbing instruction on the walls at Vertex
Learn the ropes

Classes that make you a better climber

Clear outcomes, hands-on coaching, and useful practice. Start with the basics or bring us the project that keeps shutting you down.

Weekly instruction

Beginning Belay

Learn harness fit, knots, safety checks, and ATC belaying. Mondays and Saturdays.

Adult Climbing Practice

Friday coaching, movement drills, strength work, and practical outdoor topics.

Bouldering Fundamentals

Route reading, warmups, footwork, body position, and projecting.

Vertical Flow

Rope movement, sequencing, rests, and route-reading practice.

Focused coaching

Leading Edge

A two-session indoor lead climbing and belaying course.

Private instruction

Personal coaching for movement, cracks, lead climbing, mental skills, or self rescue.

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Current details

Climbing classes and coaching

Schedules and prices were last verified July 28, 2026. Contact the front desk when availability matters.

Beginner; age 14+ or 12+ for members Ropes

Beginning Belay

Learn harness fit, a figure eight follow-through, safety checks, climbing movement, and ATC belaying.

ScheduleMondays 6-8pm; Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Duration2 hours
Members$25; complimentary in first month
Guests$35
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All levels Coaching

Adult Climbing Practice

Hands-on coaching, movement drills, strength work, knots, anchors, and practical outdoor topics.

ScheduleFridays 6-8pm
Duration2 hours
MembersIncluded
GuestsIncluded with gym entry
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Beginner and intermediate Bouldering

Bouldering Fundamentals

Read problems, warm up, improve footwork and body position, and project with intention.

ScheduleFirst and third Wednesday, 6-8pm
Duration2 hours
MembersIncluded
GuestsIncluded with gym entry
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Beginner and intermediate Ropes

Vertical Flow: Rope Skills

Build better movement on a rope through route reading, sequencing, rests, and focused technique.

ScheduleSecond and fourth Wednesday, 6-8pm
Duration2 hours
MembersIncluded
GuestsIncluded with gym entry
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Advanced Lead

Leading Edge

Learn indoor lead climbing and belaying, including clipping, risk management, falling, and catching falls.

Prerequisites: Top-rope belay certification and ability to climb 5.10a

ScheduleLast Friday and Saturday monthly
DurationTwo sessions
Members$85
Guests$105
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Age 5+ Coaching

Private Instruction

One-to-one coaching for first climbs, movement, lead systems, crack technique, mental preparation, or self rescue.

ScheduleBy appointment
Duration60 minutes or more
MembersFrom $50/hour
GuestsFrom $50/hour; rentals included
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