Our First Friday Discount Nights are expanding to VE Glendale Heights! Beginning August 2nd, first-time VE climbers get in FREE after 6 PM on the first Friday of the month! 🥳 Only offered at VE St. Paul and VE Glendale Heights.
Harness rental included. Excludes other rentals.
Vertical Endeavors
The Midwest's premier indoor rock climbing gyms. We offer bouldering, Auto-belays, top-rope, and lead
Founded in 1992, Vertical Endeavors operates some of the largest facilities in the nation with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Participants of all ages and abilities can climb throughout the year in a climate-controlled environment. Each location offers numerous top rope climbs, Auto Belays, bouldering areas, and sport lead climbing. In addition, we offer indoor and outdoor lessons, you
Operating as usual
Feel the heat at TCB's Members-Only Deadlift Party on August 11th! 🏋️♀️ Come lift your current max or go for a new PR. This is a party, so fun costumes and good vibes are encouraged! This Member Night will run from 6–9 PM and lifting will start at 6:30 PM. Register online to participate, or simply show up to spectate! Register at verticalendeavors.com/events. 💪
One of the wonderful climbing groups that meets at VE is Femme Climbing Coalition! 💅 FCC is a Twin Cities-based climbing club aimed at fostering a welcoming climbing community for women, femmes, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. The group meets every second and fourth Thursday at VE Bloomington from 6:30–8 PM (the next meetup is next Thursday, July 25th). Follow them on Instagram at for updates!
Indoor climbing: the perfect rainy day activity. Make the best of this rainy summer with some extra trips to VE! ☔️
Who's excited for this year's Olympic climbing? 🙋♀️🙋♀️ Get hyped with us on August 4th at VE Bloomington's Climbing-Adjacent Olympics Member Night!
Test your skills and go for the gold at nine wacky stations, earning points for a shot at the top three medals. And stick around for our Closing Ceremony, where winners will be crowned champions!
*Very little climbing required.
VE Duluth's last Summer Camp session is coming up July 22–26, and we've still got some spots available! Register now at verticalendeavors.com/programs/climbing-camps/duluth. 🏃♂️
Vertical Endeavors Climbing Camps offer youth ages 6–13 the opportunity to learn proper climbing techniques in a controlled and fun atmosphere and promote awareness, understanding, & self-confidence. Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9 AM–3 PM and registration is $375.
Registration is OPEN for 10 for 10: Vertical Endurance! Put your strength to the test at VE Glendale Heights' 10-hour endurance competition on August 31st. In teams of two, competitors of all abilities will challenge themselves on 200+ routes for prizes, bragging rights, and eternal glory! 🏆 Space is limited, so don't wait! Learn more and register now at verticalendeavors.com/10for10.
The Fourth of July may be over, but that doesn't mean the celebrations have to be! 🎆 Climb under the stars at VE Duluth on Friday, July 12th from 10 PM–12 AM at our Star-Spangled Sender Member Night! We're turning out the lights for this Member Night, so be sure to bring a headlamp for your dazzling sends. We'll see y'all on the wall! 🤠
Happy Independence Day! All of our gyms are closed today and will reopen tomorrow, July 5th. Enjoy your rest day! 🫶
Get a glimpse into the world of VE route setters. Use your climbing videos as a training tool. Find out what's so great about B2. All of these topics and more are covered in our recent blog posts! Head to the VE Blog at verticalendeavors.com/blog for some top-notch reading material. 🤓
Is graphic design your passion? Are you extremely online? We've got a job for you. We're seeking a talented Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist to join our team at Vertical Endeavors and Nicros! This position is full-time and in-person at our Business Office in St. Paul, MN. Learn more and find out how to apply at verticalendeavors.com/careers!
Another fun-filled month? Julying. 🤭 Check out this month's calendar of events! 🌀
Last call to shop our 10-Visit Pass Sale! 📣 Today only, take 20% off all 10-Visit Passes and save $8 per day when you graduate from the Day Pass. Don't miss out! Shop the sale in person or online at verticalendeavors.com/10-visit-passes-sale.
Celebrate 10 years of VE Glendale Heights with us this August! 🥳 Join us on August 31, 2024 for 10 for 10: Vertical Endurance, a 10-hour endurance competition.
Teams will consist of two climbers and can compete in Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced categories. Go for the highest points or try to complete the most total routes to win prizes and glory. Keep an eye out for more information and registration details! Learn more at verticalendeavors.com/10for10.
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend by climbing with your family/friends! Join us Friday, July 5th at Vertical Endeavors - St. Paul for our First Friday Discount Night. First-time VE visitors get in FREE, with harness rental included!
Other rentals not included. Only offered at VE St. Paul.
Vertical Endeavors The Midwest's premier indoor rock climbing gyms. We offer bouldering, Auto-belays, top-rope, and lead
It's hot out 🥵 so come sweat in the gym! We have air conditioning which the outside does not have 🫶
In: Getting a 10-Visit Punch Pass for 20% off and saving $8 per visit 😍
Out: Buying full-priced Day Passes for each climbing session 🤢
Shop our Punch Pass Sale through June 30th at verticalendeavors.com/10-visit-passes-sale.
Make this summer one to remember. VE Duluth's first Climbing Camp starts next Monday, June 24th, and there are still a few spots left! Or if you're in Chicagoland, we've also got some camp spots open at VE Glendale Heights! Learn more and register at verticalendeavors.com/climbing-camps 🧗♀️⛺️
The cicadas have taken John. 😔😔 Register for Vertical Invasion this Friday to save him
Register to compete at verticalendeavors.com/verticalinvasion. 💥
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Whether you're in the gym crushing sends or cheering on your little climber from the sidelines, we appreciate you being a part of our VE community. We hope you feel especially loved and celebrated today! 💞
Shiny new routes went up at VE St. Paul yesterday! Go check 'em outttt 🏃♂️
It's an invasion of the vertical kind. 😨
If you translate all of that buzzing outside, it says that Vertical Invasion is in ONE WEEK! Vertical Invasion: A Pop-Up Bouldering Competition will be held at VE Glendale Heights on Friday, June 21st, from 6–8:30 PM. Join us for friendly competition, prizes, and best of all, no bugs! The cost to register is just $10 + gym entry; register online at verticalendeavors.com/verticalinvasion. 🌿
Ring ring...nature is calling. 📞 Well, are you gonna answer or what?
We've still got spots open on a few of our upcoming VEGA trips! Join us this Saturday, June 15th for a Top Rope Anchoring Skills lesson in Devil's Lake, WI, or come to our Open Climb Day the following Saturday (6/22) in Taylors Falls. And there's more where that came from! View the full calendar and register at verticalendeavors.com/outdoor. 🌻
Want more climbing for less? Take advantage of our June Punch Pass Sale! Now through June 30, our 10-Visit Passes are 20% off. Save $8 per visit when you graduate from the Day Pass! Shop the sale now at verticalendeavors.com/10-visit-passes-sale. 💞
Spend some quality time with Dad tomorrow at VE Duluth! Celebrate Father's Day early at our Father's Day Member Night. Bring your dad and receive a free guest pass to use tomorrow evening! No better way to spend a Sunday than with some fatherly bonding. We'll see ya tomorrow from 6–8 PM! 👨
VE Summer Slam was a smash hit! 👊
Everyone earned a sooolid 10/10 for both their sick sends and creative costumes. Congratulations to everyone who competed and a big congrats to our winners! Also wanna give a huge shoutout to our amazing staff who made this comp such a success. Shoutout Tony for organizing & running the comp for the second year! And finally, thank you to our sponsors Vasque Footwear, , and Misfit Coffee. 🫶 Photos from the event are available at tinyurl.com/vesummerslam2024-photos!
We have exciting news...First Friday Discount Days are BACK at VE St. Paul! 🥳
On the first Friday of each month, first-time Vertical Endeavors visitors climb for free at VE St. Paul after 6 PM! First Friday Discount Days will begin Friday, June 7th. We hope to see you there!
Note: Harness rental included. Excludes other rentals. Only offered at VE St. Paul.
Happy June! 🍊 We've got tons of fun stuff for you this month. Head to verticalendeavors.com to learn more about individual offerings and register for your faves. ☀️
What's all the buzz about? We've got a pop-up competition this month at VE Glendale Heights! 🍃
Tired of the noise? Sick of the swarms? Join us for an evening of bug-free bouldering on June 21st! Spread your wings and buzz around the boulders at Vertical Invasion: A Pop-Up Bouldering Competition. All abilities are welcome and encouraged to compete. The cost to register is just $10 + gym entry; head to verticalendeavors.com/verticalinvasion to sign up now!
As one sale ends, another begins. ✨ For the entire month of June, take 20% off 10-Visit Passes! These Punch Passes are valid for (10) Day Passes, can be shared between family and friends, and never expire. Head to the link in our bio to grab yours, or buy in person at the gym!*
*VE Duluth Passes must be purchased in person.
Our Story
Founded in 1992, Vertical Endeavors operates some of the largest indoor climbing facilities in the nation with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Participants of all ages and abilities can climb throughout the year in a climate-controlled environment. Each location offers numerous top rope climbs, Auto Belays, bouldering areas, and sport lead climbing. In addition, we offer indoor and outdoor lessons, youth programs, group events, birthday parties and much more. A complete pro shop offering a large selection of climbing gear adds to the convenience for our climbers.
Vertical Endeavors currently has six locations in:
Bloomington, MN
Minnapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN
Duluth, MN
Glendale Heights, IL