Events for February 28, 2024 – Vertical Ventures
Event Series Member Mornings

Member Mornings

Vertical Ventures 116 18th Street South, St. Pete

Exclusive Member Perk! Join your fellow VV members for an early morning open gym session. Member Mornings are held every Tuesday through Friday from 8am - 10am. Please Note: On Thursdays from 9am - 10am, Climbing Tots will have marked off zones for their toddler climbing program.

Outdoor Lead Class

Outdoor Lead Classes are available by private appointments only. Please email stpete@verticalventures.com to make a reservation. Our 4 hour Outdoor Lead Class prepares you to take your climbing skills outside. You'll learn: Climbing: Outdoor Climbing Tips, Crag Ethics, Preparedness Belaying: Hazards of Belaying Outdoors, Lowering a Climber as they Clean the Route Cleaning: How to Properly Clean a Route Rappelling: How to Rappell You'll also learn: How to read a guide / topo Gear - how to rack your gear, how to place/clip/clean quick draws, use extendable slings Safety Considerations (Outside vs. Indoor) Dealing with Rope Drag Anchors - how to direct in, rigging a TR anchor, rappeling How to tie a Prusik Loop Pre-requisites Must be Lead certified or equivalent Must be able to climb 5.9 Must have your own harness, shoes, and belay device (ATC or Gri Gri) Must be 16 or older to Lead Climb or Lead Belay without adult supervision $150 for Members | $170 for Non-Members