Gym Rules
Its important to us that all our climbers have a fun and safe time at Vertical Adventures, here are the most recent updates to our rules. Safe climbing! 1. Vertical […]
Why Family Climbing Nights Matter More Than You Realise
Family climbing nights often start out feeling simple. Something active to do together. A break from screens. A bit of fun. But what happens on the wall often goes much
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Watching Your Child Fall (and Letting Them Get Back Up)
For many parents, watching their child climb can be uncomfortable. There’s a moment, often just a few metres off the ground, where instinct kicks in. You want to step forward.
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What Kids Learn From Climbing That They Don’t Learn From Team Sports
Team sports teach valuable lessons, teamwork, communication, shared goals. But climbing offers something different, especially for kids who don’t naturally thrive in group-based competition. In climbing, responsibility is personal. There’s
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Why Climbing Is One of the Best Sports for Kids Who “Don’t Fit In”
Not every child thrives in traditional team sports. Over the years, I’ve worked with many kids who don’t quite fit the usual mould. They might be quieter, more anxious, more
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Why Some Strong Climbers Quit and Some Average Climbers Stay Forever
Over the years, I’ve seen a pattern in climbing gyms. Some incredibly strong climbers disappear. People who could pull hard, climb high grades, and turn heads on the wall slowly
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Hitting the Walls: When Progress Stops but Growth Doesn’t
Almost every climber hits a flat spot or a brick wall at some point in there climbing Their grades stop improving. The same climbs feel hard week after week. Effort
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Beginner’s Mind vs “I Should Be Better by Now”
One of the greatest gifts in climbing is the beginner’s mind. When I watch new kids climb in our Hoppers programme, it’s always fascinating. At the start, they use every
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The first fall is the hardest.
The fall isn’t the problem. The fear of falling is. That fear doesn’t fade with age. If anything, it grows more complex. I know this from experience. After three years
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Why Climbing Humiliates Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Climbing has a way of humbling us all, and lately I’ve felt that personally more than ever this year. You can be strong, fit, and successful in other parts of
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Get to Know Your Coach: Sylvie
Whether you’re a beginner looking for tips on climbing basics or a seasoned climber struggling to get past a plateau, our coach Sylvie will meet you where you’re at. Through
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