Vertical Endeavors offers a wide range of climbing lessons and recreational programs for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned climber, the staff at Vertical Endeavors will provide the highest level of service and suggest the right lesson for you.

GENERAL LESSON INFORMATION
Advanced reservations required. Payment in full is required at the time of registration. Lessons include the rental harness and belay tool. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class. Students may stay after class to continue climbing at the instructor's discretion.

Basic Safety Lessons
This introductory lesson is designed to introduce new-comers to the exciting sport of rock climbing. The lesson covers knot tying, belaying, rope management skills, the use of technical equipment, and climbing commands. An emphasis is placed on the skills needed to climb and belay in a controlled environment. With approval of the instructor, participants are welcome to stay after the lesson to practice climbing with a backup belayer. Ages 14 & Older.
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Movement & Technique Lessons
As a novice climber who has the mechanical skills needed to top-rope climb, your next step is to learn proper techniques to maximize your performance on the wall. In this class you will learn the basics of balance, body position and footwork. These techniques will advance your climbing level by enabling you to conserve your strength and climb more efficiently.
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Sport Lead Climbing
Learn to climb on the sharp end. If your only experiences include only top-roping/bouldering, this is the course for you. This lesson will introduce the climber to leading sport routes. Topics include the art of safe and efficient lead belaying, how to clip protection, lead climbing techniques, and the art of falling safely.
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Private Lesson
Have you reached a plateau? Feel like you're not advancing? Are you frustrated with your efforts? Private lessons will provide the direction, structure, and content to refine your climbing skills. Customized lesson topics range from training and stretching to advanced movement techniques and crack climbing. Improve your climbing skills by reserving time for a private lesson. Rentals included.
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MINI CLINICS
The idea for these clinics is that they are one hour in length and customers can take an hour out of their work-out and participate and then go back to climbing.

The Purcell Prusik NEW
The Purcell Prusik is an adjustable personal anchoring system to be used for attaching to an
anchor. In recent tests it proved much safer than the Daisy Chain or sling attachment. This fun and
informational clinic teaches you how to tie and use the Purcell Prusik and discusses the added
safety aspects, as well.

Belay Systems & Anchor Management
This three hour clinic is dedicated to the “traditional” lead climber or top belayer looking to
streamline their systems and transitions. A good companion clinic would be the “Escape the Belay”.

Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
$30 members / $40 non-members

2009 dates COMING SOON!

Escape the Belay
This three hour hands-on clinic is devoted to teaching you how to “escape the belay” as you would in
any multi-pitch situation. You will practice applying knots to escape the route and retrieve all your
gear in the process.

Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
$30 members / $40 non-members

2009 dates COMING SOON!

Rope Transfer
When the outdoor sport leader reaches the anchors and they are a closed system, such as chains or eye hooks. First the leader must untie and "transfer" the rope through the anchors, re-tie and descend. The clinic provides safe, efficient methods for this process.
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Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
$15 members / $20 non-members

2009 dates COMING SOON!

Third Rope Retreat
You've been working a sport route and have decided to bail or retreat from the climb. This clinic is designed to escape the route and retrieve all your gear in the process.

Knots and Rope Coil
This fun and educational clinic includes three rope coil methods for different climbing applications and knot instruction for belaying and anchoring purposes.
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VERTICAL ENDEAVORS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course is an in-depth examination of the sport of climbing and the operation of a climbing facility. Skills such as teaching how to belaying, rappelling, knot tying and risk management are the main focus of this course. Completion of this course qualifies you as a candidate for employment at Vertical Endeavors. Students who pass will receive a certificate of completion.
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Belay Systems and Anchor Management Clinic
This three-hour clinic is designed for an experienced climber or a climber that wants to begin traditional lead climbing. The content is similar to the first three hours of the outdoor VEGA Traditional Lead Climbing class. Customers are provided with options for choosing the appropriate belay systems and concepts to help organize and streamline their anchor station when multi-pitch climbing. The first two hours of the clinic is dedicated to content and the remaining hour for questions and hands on practice.

2008/2009 dates COMING SOON!

$79 / person
4 PERSON MINIMUM/ 8 PERSON MAXIMUM