What is rock climbing?
Get to know the three types of climbing
BOULDERING
BOULDERING
Description:
Becoming more and more popular, bouldering is a type of climbing where the climber is not attached by rope and harness. The walls are smaller and are equipped with 12'' foam mats in case of a fall. An accreditation is not required to boulder! It is a sport that can be done alone or with friends and there are routes for all skill levels!
Prerequisite:
No prerequisites
Becoming more and more popular, bouldering is a type of climbing where the climber is not attached by rope and harness. The walls are smaller and are equipped with 12'' foam mats in case of a fall. An accreditation is not required to boulder! It is a sport that can be done alone or with friends and there are routes for all skill levels!
Prerequisite:
No prerequisites
TOP ROPE
TOP ROPE
Description:
Top rope is a type of climbing performed with a rope and harness. The ropes are already attached to the top of the route and climbers rarely experience big falls. Top rope climbing requires at least 2 people. The belayer must be accredited at Vertige. This can be done by following the top rope course or by passing the accreditation on your first visit.
Prerequisite:
Top rope course or accreditation
Reserve a course
Top rope is a type of climbing performed with a rope and harness. The ropes are already attached to the top of the route and climbers rarely experience big falls. Top rope climbing requires at least 2 people. The belayer must be accredited at Vertige. This can be done by following the top rope course or by passing the accreditation on your first visit.
Prerequisite:
Top rope course or accreditation
LEAD
LEAD
Description:
Lead climbing is reserved for experienced climbers. Just like top rope, lead requires a rope and harness but the main difference is the rope is not attached at the top of your route. During their ascent, the climber will attach the rope to quickdraws. Falls in lead are usually farther and much more ''impressive''.
Prerequisite:
Take a lead course or pass the accreditation
(Reserve a course: 819-340-1810)
Lead climbing is reserved for experienced climbers. Just like top rope, lead requires a rope and harness but the main difference is the rope is not attached at the top of your route. During their ascent, the climber will attach the rope to quickdraws. Falls in lead are usually farther and much more ''impressive''.
Prerequisite:
Take a lead course or pass the accreditation
(Reserve a course: 819-340-1810)
Ready to come visit?
SIGN THE WAIVER
Make sure you sign the waiver ahead of time to speed up the process upon arrival.
ACCREDITATION
Required in order to climb without supervision. This is a non-refundable test we require upon your arrival. This is not a course. You must have already taken a course or demonstrate the understanding of safe belay practices. If you have not taken a course or do not understand how to belay safely, we invite you to take a top rope course!
WHAT TO BRING?
Comfortable clothing and climbing equipment. If you don't plan on renting climbing shoes, please bring closed-toe shoes. Don't have your own equipment? Don't worry, we have rentals!