Vertical Endeavors Glendale Heights

Vertical Endeavors–Glendale Heights offers action-packed fun for the whole family! We are Glendale Heights' cutting edge climbing facility where people of all ages and abilities can challenge themselves and have a blast. We have fun programs for both adults and children including summer climbing camps, climb teams, leagues and more.

Take on a great work out and come experience the excitement of rock climbing in Glendale Heights

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Address

246 Windy Point Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Our Team

Ben Tobias
Assistant Facility Manager
John Cartozian
Facility Manager

Plan a group visit!

Vertical Endeavors Glendale Heights offers options for groups big and small. Bring your group in to experience the thrill of climbing. No experience is necessary and there is no age limit. We offer climbing for all ages and abilities!

Team VE

At Vertical Endeavors in Glendale Heights, we are proud to offer three premier climbing teams; Junior Team, Intermediate Team and Advanced Team. All three of these climb teams are competitive and require kids to go through a tryout process prior to being placed on a team. Tryouts run at the beginning of each season (January for rope season; August for bouldering season).

Tryouts cost $20/child. Please sign up in advance for a tryout slot. We have a Junior Team, an Intermediate Team, and an Advanced Team.

Climb Club

Club is a non-competitive program for children who enjoy climbing! Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will help kids have fun with the sport, both on and off the wall! Club runs every Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:00pm and costs $110/month. We provide all necessary climbing equipment. For questions regarding Climb Club, please contact the facility at 630.784.9000 

Outdoor Climbing

Perfect for those who climb indoors and are wanting to get outside, this Top Rope Anchoring Skills course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of anchor building using bolts, natural features and traditional protection.

Classes run selective Saturdays in the summer from 9am-5pm and costs $175/person. We provide all necessary climbing equipment. Sign up here.

Take a Lesson!

Do you want to advance to the next level? We offer lessons for those committed climbers. A lesson with one of our staff members will open you up to new techniques and possibilities in the climbing world. We offer lessons in Basic Top Rope Skills, Movements + Technique, and Sport Lead Climbing. We also offer personalized Private Lessons so that you can work one on one with a knowledgeable instructor on how to advance your skill set.

Adult Climb League

Have you ever wanted to join a bowling league? Well this is like that. Except we climb things. Adult Climb League is a great way for both beginners and experts to make friends, meet other climbers, and get involved with our community at Vertical Endeavors! ACL has a competitive aspect, however, the competition is fun and friendly. There is no skill requirement; all levels and abilities are welcome to join this laidback league. Adult Climb League runs in seven, 6-week-long sessions throughout the year. We meet on Tuesday nights from 6pm-9:30pm. The cost for one 6-week session is $10 for members and $90 for non members.*Please note this price does not include entry.

Gals Against Gravity

Gals Against Gravity is a women's climbing group for those who identify as such. Gals fosters a community of positivity while seeking to teach skills and techniques to ladies in the world of climbing. Gals consists of a fun group of people who are all stoked on climbing. The group offers partners to climb with, clinics, and lessons aimed at improving climbing and having fun.All skill levels are welcome!

Gals runs every Thursday from 6pm-8pm. The price is $15 for non-members and free to members.

From ropes courses, ziplines, and climbing walls, to mountain biking, hiking trails, and adventurous dining options, The Forge: Lemont Quarries has something to Exhilarate, Educate, and Entertain adventurers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Active Vertical Endeavors Members will receive a 20% off discount for any outdoor activities at The Forge in Lemont, IL. Reserve your activity online by using promo code  VE2021 at checkout.

Active Forge members may receive 20% off entry to VEG when they show proof of membership with The Forge. 

All participants must sign our Liability Waiver and Rules Agreement.