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Want to learn as much as possible about indoor climbing in a fun and challenging environment? Come ASPIRE to climbing success with us! The ASPIRE semester program takes participants from novice to experienced climbers in 10 weeks. Participants in this course gain a solid grounding in the essentials of rope handling, an extensive repertoire of climbing movement techniques, and the skills and confidence to lead climb and lead belay. Our knowledgeable instructors ensure that all learning takes place in a controlled environment for optimum information transfer and allowing your skill level to improve dramatically! No previous climbing experience is required as participants will receive a comprehensive and complete exposure to the sport of Indoor rock climbing! This is an Adult semester program for participants 18+ (ages 16-17 are welcome with an addition of an adult registration.) View registration and program cancellation policies here -
Looking to be ready to climb outside? Look no further.
Five sessions with our instructors will give you the basic knowledge, practice, and confidence to climb outside on real rock. Learn basic anchor theory, how to clean routes, lower, and rappel off climbs. Our instructors will be working closely with you to make you and your friends ready for what comes next. Course runs 7:30-10 pm. Participants must have completed a VIRG Lead Check prior to registration Participants must attend all five sessions (or make up with a private lesson) Participants must be 16+ years of age Minimum 4 participants Private lessons available for more practice (at an additional cost) -
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The Climbing Club is a 10-week-program designed to get kids going further in the sport of indoor rock climbing. The pre-requisite for this course is one of Treefrogs Level I, Treefrogs Level II or the Getting Into It Course (for participants 14 yrs and up). Building on the skills learned in those programs, participants will learn the principles and skills involved in the most advanced type of climbing we have at VIRG, Lead Climbing. The second focus of this program is improving climbing technique through instruction by, and practice under the watchful eyes of our expert instructors. And thirdly, the Climbing Club gives youth an opportunity to stay active both physically and mentally through lots of on-the-wall climbing time. View registration and program cancellation policies here -
Chalk pot from Flashed. Larger than a chalkbag meant for chalking up between boulder attempts. -
Chalk bag from Flashed. Nylon exterior with fleece lining and belt. -
Loose chalk from Flashed Climbing - no additives. -
Top grade chalk from Friction Labs. Bam Bam is the chunkiest of the Friction Lab chalks -
Top grade chalk from Friction Labs. Put a Gorilla in your chalk bag with this medium chunky chalk -
Top grade chalk from Friction Labs. The silky smoothest chalk they offer. -
A refillable chalkball that comes filled with Friction Lab chalk. Perfect for use in the gym. -
A liquid chalk for longer lasting adhesion. Or use it as a base in conjunction with regular chalk. -
The Getting Into It is your introduction to the exciting sport of indoor climbing This 3-hour program is for new climbers ages 14 and up (ages 12-13 are welcome with a climber over 14 years of age in the program with them). It presents all the information necessary to get you started in the sport of indoor rock climbing! The course introduces new climbers to the facility and teaches the skills involved in the Top Rope systems including belaying (controlling the rope at the bottom for the climber), the figure eight follow through knot (used to secure the climber while they climb) and all the appropriate safety checks. This is a certification preparation course that teaches the skills to complete a Belay Check at Vertically Inclined. For those primarily looking to try it out and experience climbing, check out our Introductory Climbing Course or the Drop-in Climbing Adventure both of which cover the basic rope skills and do not certify climbers for future visits (climbers must go through the training each time they come in). For customers with a voucher for this program, please use the total number of participants as the quantity when registering for this class. (i.e. if you have a voucher for 2 people, please enter 2 in the product quantity) View program registration and cancellation information here -
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Show off your Treefrog pride in a Black T-shirts featuring the bright VIRG Glo Logo. -
This program is designed to get you on the wall and climbing! We’ll cover the basics of managing the ropes and then provide lots of coaching and technique tips as you climb. This is the perfect option for people looking to experience what climbing’s all about. Three-hour sessions include all required equipment and a discount return card. Runs on selected Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Note: This program focuses on experiencing the basics of indoor climbing. Check out the Getting Into It Climbing Fundamentals Course option for further instruction on the rope work needed to pass a Belay Check in the gym and to take advantage of the many punch and multi-visit pass options. -
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Vertically Inclined offers fun-filled week long Summer Camps for kids 5 to 9 years of age. These 5 full-day sessions (9am-4pm) will see your young ones climbing, learning knots, playing games, crafts and more. Our instructors do all the managing of the ropes while your kids climb, climb, climb and have a whole lot of fun!- Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm (July 2-5 & August 6-9 Four-day short weeks: Tuesday to Friday / August 26-28 Three-Day short week: Monday to Wednesday)
- Early drop off available at 8:30am and pick up by 4:30pm
- No climbing experience necessary
- All climbing gear included
- Official VIRG camp T-shirt
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The Junior Team is for climbers who want to train more regularly and push their climbing skills to new levels. Instructors guide participants to learn new technical & physical training skills to improve their overall climbing and to prepare for potential climbing competitions. Prerequisite: must have the climbing and belaying skills for Top Rope and Lead. This semester offers a 11-Week Program on Sunday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for participants aged 10 to 19. For those registering for 2 days a week, add the sessions to the cart and use the discount code JuniorTeam2 for a 15% multi-program discount. For those registering for 3 days a week, add the sessions to the cart and use the discount code JuniorTeam3 for a 30% multi-program discount. (Only one discount code may be used at a time. Minimum required participants, for each Junior Team option to run, is 6) Each registration includes a 6-punch climbing pass (for 1-day a week registrants) or a full access membership that begins the first day of classes (for 2-days & 3-days a week registrants). Both the punch passes and membership are only valid through to June 30th, 2024 . These extra passes are for Team members to continue to climb and improve on days that don't have a scheduled training time. -
Classic cylinder style chalk bags with full-length pile lining.- Brush holder
- Includes belt w/side-release buckle
- Variety of colours
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Introducing Minty FROG...
Featured on some great new T-shirts!
These shirts feature a subtle logo design including Minty Frog on the front and the unique use of clear ink continues the low-key styling on the back. These 5.3oz 100% combed cotton shirts are a great way to say "I climb!"Shirts available in Mauve and Carolina Blue.
Minty Frog shirts can be purchased at Vertically Inclined or ordered online.See Kids Shirts
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Come in and see us at 8523 Argyll Road in Edmonton, Alberta
