Instructional Climbing Classes

instructional climbing courses

Instructional Climbing Courses

Getting Started

How to Start Rock Climbing

Learn
The Ropes

Interested in learning the skills and techniques needed to pass a belay certification test and climb on your own?

  • M  W  F Su
  • 2 Hrs
  • 13+
BOOK NOW - MANASSAS
  • W Su
  • 2 Hrs
  • 13+
family fitness

Learn
The Ropes Family

Family time is fun for all ages! Climbing is a sport that can be done with all ages indoor or outside. No more watching from the sideline, get involved with your kiddos and climb together. Climbing builds trust and facilitates communication for all ages. (Equipment Included)

  • Sa
  • 2 Hrs
  • 5+
BOOK NOW - MANASSAS
NOT AVAILABLE - TYSONS
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Intro to Bouldering

Whether you are just getting into the sport of climbing or simply looking to advance your skills in climbing, Intro to Bouldering will offer you the skills necessary to take your climbing to the next level

  • 3rd Mon
  • 1.5 Hrs
  • 9+
BOOK NOW - MANASSAS
  • sun thu
  • 1.5 Hrs
  • 9+
BOOK NOW - TYSONS
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Private Instruction

Meet our Climbing Instructor, Shane Oldenburg. Shane has been climbing at VR for over 8 years and runs our Meetup Groups. He has worked as a route setter and is a Climbstrong Performance Climbing Coach and A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer. He climbs 5.13 in the gym and 5.12 outdoors and has the particular skills and training to help you improve your climbing and break into new grades. During the day Shane teaches AP Psychology and raises 3 kids with his wife Krista. Contact Shane to discuss how he can help you take your climbing to the next level!

Coaching Options:
  • 1:1 Session: $80 per hour
  • Packages: 5 lessons for $350
  • Full-Time Coaching: This package is a monthly subscription that provides one live coaching session per month and weekly feedback through video analysis. I will be able to continually monitor your progress and direct your training. This is the best option if you want to take your climbing to the Next Level: $150 per month (3 month minimum)).

Intermediate / Advanced

advanced-lead

Learn
To Lead Climb

Are you inspired by the dynamic lines and terrain available only to lead climbers? Or maybe you’re intrigued by tales of outdoor adventure and legendary route classics? Many find the added mental and physical challenge of leading to be extremely rewarding. Even if you’re just tired of having a top-rope in your face and want to learn to climb on the “sharp end,” Vertical Rock’s Introduction to Lead Climbing class is for you!

  • 1st Wed
  • 4 Hrs
  • 16+
BOOK NOW - MANASSAS

Gym to Crag Series

(Indoor)

GTC

Intro To Trad Climbing

This class will help experienced gym climbers begin their transition to the outdoors. The seminar will cover traditional and sport anchor building basics, traditional gear placements, best practices, and assessment of risk.

  • Monthly
  • 4 Hrs
  • 13+
TAKE CLASS

GTC

Top Rope Anchors

Learn how to set up top rope anchor systems using natural and fixed anchor points for outdoor climbing. Also covered: basic crag safety, inspection and evaluation of anchor options and equipment used.

  • Monthly
  • 2 Hrs
  • 13+
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GTC Sport Anchors

GTC

Sport Anchors

This class covers properly placing draws and safe cleaning of sport anchors while still remaining on belay. Lowering safely to clean your quickdraws without the need to rappel along with proper commands and etiquette are also covered in the class. Also Included: Learning how to rappel from cleaning.

  • Monthly
  • 2 Hrs
  • 13+
TAKE CLASS