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Vertically Inclined Rock Gym
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Fitness & Instruction [Edit]
8523 Argyll Rd NWEdmonton, AB T6C 4B2
(780) 496-9390
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
4 reviews for Vertically Inclined Rock Gym
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
4/6/2010 1 photo
If you have always though what rock climbing might be like this is a great place to start. The place is great and they provide you with everything you need to climb and they also teach you the basics.
It's not very expensive and it's a great time. You can quickly run out of things to do in this city and vertically inclined is something new and fun to check out. It's a crazy work out and your body will be sore the next day but it is worth it. They also have so many different walls to climb that offer new tasks to conquer. They have something for everyone.
I think everyone should give it a go. -
Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
4/6/2010
Vertically Inclined is awesome! I'd never been rock climbing before but it's something I always wanted to try. I got started at Vertically Inclined.
They aren't expensive and they give you all the equipment and instruction you need to learn. It's great!
Fair warning though - after your first time climbing, you will be sore! It takes some getting used to because rock climbing uses a lot of muscle that people don't use a lot. It's pretty intense.
My first time was tricky. It took me awhile to get the hang of it and to get a feel for it all (literally), but in the end I fell in love with it.
Bouldering is a great way to get started. It's intimidating at first but it's so much fun in the end. And I always feel such a great sense of accomplishment afterwards. It's fantastic!
Try it! -
Review from S B.
Edmonton, AB
1/27/2009
Last night I was introduced to Vertically Inclined by a friend that was also new to the sport of wall climbing. The experience was amazing! We decided to 'boulder' which does not require a harness or ropes...just climbing about 10-15 feet (approx) up...so you can jump down onto the soft floor or mats when you get tired.
My forearms and fingers were soooo very sore today after 2 hours of climbing! Initally is was difficult to get up and figure out how to place your feet or how to distribute your weight etc...but once you get the hang of it is addicting to keeping going!
Just as Jennifer P mentioned about the caves...they are super duper difficult to climb without proper technique and upper body strength but they were fun to attempt, haha! The suggestion she gave of a date place...that would so much fun!! Or even a birthday party for kids (though the parents have to sign waivers for kids under 18).
I will definitely go back once my forearms are not as sore. Just go to the website for groups you can sign up for to learn more techniques, but for the most part you can just drop in (I suggest to go earlish 6:00pm on week days as it is open until 11:00pm and many people go around 7:30-8:00pm) and the staff are extremely helpful and nice! The website gives the exact prices. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
10/1/2008 1 photo
My boyfriend introduced me to the world of indoor climbing at Vertically Inclined. It was a great place to learn. For about $27, they rent you all the equipment you need - shoes, harness, chalk and a lesson to get you going. The staff are climbers themselves and extremely supportive. I was scared the first few times I climbed with a rope and harness and "belayed," which means to support a climbing partner by monitoring the rope that keeps them from literally crashing to the floor. When you leave, they tend to give out a $20 card to come back again. If you have your own shoes you save $5 each time and if you're just coming to "bolder," or climb the rocks only up to a certain height that doesn't require a rope and harness, it's just $10. They also offer more intensive courses to help you discover the world of climbing and "push through personal barriers." Compared with the climbing wall at U of A, this is far superior. They have caves you can climb upside down through and a whole ceiling of roof climbing so you can pretend you're Spider-Man. Also they have various equipment like chin-up bars and ropes to help you condition. There are couches and refreshments, music and snacks, so you can hang out, take your time, and rest in between climbs. I think this is a really cool place to go on a non-traditional date. You're doing something together, climbing requires total immersion and so it would really put you on the same page as your prospective mate and see what they're made of; not to mention you get to check them out from down below, when they can't see you. On a final note, I'm pretty sure it's a fluke, but my boyfriend got his good running shoes stolen here the last time we went, so best to get a locker, cause when you're climbing you can't watch to see if someone's high-tailing it outta there with your stuff.
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