Vertical Ventures on Groupon
Head on over to the daily deal site Groupon to take advantage of todays offer from Vertical Ventures. If you’ve never belayed before, or know some people who would be interested, you don’t want to miss today’s deal. Share this post:
5.16a or Commercial BS?
Stumbled across this video of Vertical Ventures climber Nate Heffner. Creative? Share this post:
Vertical Ventures on Living Social
Vertical Ventures is currently featured on the deal-a-day website Living Social. The deal gets you two belay classes and gear for only $25. Know a friend who’s been thinking about trying out climbing? Hook ‘em up! Share this post:
Student Summer Memberships
Its that time of year again folks, your favorite – SUMMER! In honor of this most amazing of seasons Vertical Ventures has slashed the price of membership for students. 99 Dollars gets you 3 months of climbing, from May 16th – August 15th. Don’t wait on this deal, buy now online: current student status will [...]
CCS Competition #2 – Gainesville
The second event of the now legendary 2011 College Climbing Series at Gainesville Rock Gym had yet another huge turnout. Event #1 at Vertical Ventures had over 100 competitors and Saturday’s event in Gainesville topped out at 125. Event number 3 is in 2 weeks at On The Edge in Melbourne. 5-Mar-11 On the Edge/Florida [...]
CCS Competition #1 – results and photos
C.C.S. 2011 event #1 at Vertical Ventures saw over 100 competitors packed amongst the walls and problems. The dreary day had apparently no effect on the motivation level of the competitors. Much thanks to all the competitors for coming out and to the routesetters for creating such poetry in motion. The next events: 19-Feb-11 Gainesville [...]
CCS Competition
February 5th marks the start of the Collegiate Climbing Series‘ 2011 season with the first event at Vertical Ventures. U.C.F. has been the dominating force for the past several years – will they continue to shut down all challengers, or will a darkhorse rise from the ranks? Florida 5-Feb-11 Vertical Ventures/University of South Florida 19-Feb-11 [...]
Great Gift Deal
Vertical Ventures is featured on the bargain website livingsocial.com all weekend. Pay $15 for a $30 gift certificate or get 2 belay classes with return visits for $30. Click the pic: Share this post:
Two From Zahnd
Crushing season is upon us. With temps this weekend barely making it over 70 and no humidity to speak of, the time for climbing is nigh. Get out there and clean up your projects. Check this footage of VV strongman Christian Tartaglia and Brian Capps dispensing some hard test pieces in the Deep South. These [...]
The Ronnie Dickson Project
Ronnie Dickson is a rock climber. Ronnie Dickson has one leg. Ronnie Dickson is stronger than you. The proof: Share this post:
InnerView #2 – Arno Ilgner
Deep in the heart of Dixie, tucked between hills and hollows, monsters tower over hidden valleys and forests, waiting for suitors. Enter Arno Ilgner – slayer of beasts, tamer of minds. Arno has pioneered new terrain through some of the steepest and most difficult rock in the East. With his first free ascents of most [...]
Caption Contest Winner
With so many caption entries, it was hard to pick just one. Perverts aside, there were quite a few clever quotes. In the name of full disclosure, before we announce the winner, we must tell you that the 2 tickets to Kauai were stolen out of our safe by a late night cat burglar/safe cracker. [...]
Caption Contest
This ridiculous photo recently came across our desk. We didn’t know what to say, but we were hoping you might. Caption this photo in 20 words or less and our favorite will WIN TWO FREE ROUND-TRIP TICKETS TO KAUAI.* Winner will be announced on August 10th. *Offer good while supplies last. If we run out [...]
The VV Army
We randomly came across this video of young Nate Hefner crushing a v10 in Rumbling Bald. Nate entered the world of hard bouldering many moons ago by training at Vertical Ventures. He has since left Florida, but the effect Vertical Ventures had on him is still quite visible. Share this post:
El Cap Report
Surely most of you are aware of the climbing Mecca that is Yosemite and Vertical Ventures‘ upcoming trip there, but were you aware that you could stay abreast of the daily happenings on El Cap? We’re talking full on spray down here – bails, sends, whips, cheatsticks, one days, multi-days – EVERYTHING. Our man on [...]
Yosemite Climbing Trip!
Back by popular demand, dates for the Vertical Ventures 2010 Yosemite Climbing Trip have been announced: July 13 – July 19. Come climb with us in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. All ability levels welcome. Share this post:
Tampa Bouldering Series V – Scores
Thanks to all TBS V competitors for coming out and participating in our annual bouldering series! We would also like to thank all of our sponsors that helped make this event possible! Check out our scores below for the Final Event #4 as well as the Top Scores in each division of the overall competition. [...]
