Warrenville - Indoor Lessons

INDOOR LESSONS

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.

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.

Mondays
7-9 p.m.
$20 Members
$30 Non-Members

Saturdays
Noon-2 p.m.
$20 Members
$30 Non-Members

NOTE: Lessons may run short depending on class size.

Movement and Technique Lesson
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.

Saturdays
2:30-4:30 p.m.
$20 Members
$30 Non-Members

NOTE: Lessons may run short depending on class size.

Indoor Sport Lead Lesson
Learn to climb on the sharp end. If your only experiences include 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, the art of falling safely and catching a fall.

Thursdays
7-9 p.m.
$20 Members
$30 Non-Members

NOTE: Lessons may run short depending on class size.

Outdoor Sport Lead Lesson
This lesson provides tips and information to know before you take your indoor lead climbing skills to the outdoors. We discuss ethics, environmental concerns and common courtesies as they relate to the crag. Topics include leave no trace, the tradition of climbers self policing their own resource, and other related issues. Also included are hard skills such as Rope Transfer, optional methods for establishing a top-rope anchor upon completing the lead and Third Rope Retreat, which is an important skill which allows you to bail from a route while retrieving all your gear. Lastly, we examine the topic of guidebook interpretation and what all the symbols mean.

Tuesdays
7-9 p.m.
$20 Members
$30 Non-Members

NOTE: Lessons may run short depending on class size.

Private Lessons
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.

Up to 2 People
$50/hr + daily entry fee

Each Additional Person
$25/hr + daily entry fee