What's in the gym?
Top-roping, bouldering, lead climbing, slacklining, retail, event room, concert hall, art gallery and anything else out of the ordinary.

Who designed the structures?
The demon-spawn of Mothra and Godzilla. I've climbed in other gyms. Do I need to take a belay test? You must demonstrate that you know how to belay properly.

Can I just show up to take the test or do I need an appointment?
Show up whenever you feel like climbing.

When does it get crowded?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights are popular with the college-ish crowd, while weekends tend to be mostly families.

Any comps?
Vertical Ventures was just re- modeled with major competitions as one of the main focuses.

How old do I have to be?
No age limit on climbing, but belayers must be at least 15.

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Hours?
Closed on Mondays (we need a day off too)
Tuesday – Thursday: 2pm - 10pm
Friday: 2pm - Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm

Contact?
(813)884-ROCK(7625)
info@verticalventures.com
www.verticalventures.com

The Local

Name? Katelyn Thureson

Age? 25

When are the best sessions happening?
Tuesdays (student night) and Fridays (1/2 off bouldering from 8 to midnight and usually live music, too!)

What's good about the gym?
The people are amazing. The energy tends to make me climb harder. In the new facility, everything is good. The floor is so soft and clean. Now we have no excuse not to climb 'till we fall. Oh, and I love that you can top out on the new boulder.

What's bad about it?
That it's not closer to my house.

Anyone gonna beat me up?
Hell no!

Rating from 1 to 10?
8 - When they finish it all it will be a 10 for sure!

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