VERTICAL VIEW RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN AT THE FRONT DESK AND HAVE A ‘RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER’ ON FILE.

  • Waivers for persons under the age of 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Children 11 and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult (16+)

  • All types of climbing are dangerous and involve inherent risks. Climb at your own risk.

PARTICIPATING IN CLIMBING AND ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES AT VERTICAL VIEW MEANS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME THE RISKS INVOLVED.

  • Observing these rules does not guarantee you will be free from harm. 

  • You are responsible for understanding and climbing within your ability and risk limits. 

  • All accidents and injuries must be reported to staff regardless of severity.

  • We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.   

  • Babies and toddlers are not permitted in fall zones (padded areas).


ALL CLIMBING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION MUST BE DONE BY A VERTICAL VIEW TEAM MEMBER.

  • There is no climbing instruction, personal training, coaching, or commercial use of Vertical View outside of staff instruction.

  • You must pass a test and receive a harness tag before participating in any type of climbing or belaying.

EQUIPMENT AND BELONGINGS

  • All participants must use the proper equipment. Only UIAA-certified: ropes, carabiners, belay devices, and harnesses with two hard points are allowed. 

  • All equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use and Vertical View’s rules. 

  • Report any faulty or damaged Vertical View equipment or conditions to staff immediately.

  • Equipment brought into Vertical View shall be used at the sole and exclusive risk of the owner of such equipment. You are responsible for knowing how to use, inspect, and ensure that the equipment you bring to Vertical View is fit for use. Vertical View is not responsible for inspecting or otherwise ensuring your equipment is fit for use. Vertical View reserves the right to deny the use of any outside equipment. 

  • All lead climbing belayers must use an approved ABD (Assisted Braking Device) type belay device when belaying another climber.

  • Lead climbers must provide their own 40-meter lead rope.

  • Vertical View is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers, cubbies, and concrete seating areas are provided for convenience only. Guests are responsible for providing locks.

  • Empty your pockets and remove loose objects before climbing.

  • Everyone must wear closed-toed shoes and a shirt.

  • Keep climbing shoes out of the restrooms. 

  • Food and beverages are permitted in the concrete areas but not on carpets or pads.

  • No pets are allowed except for service animals.


IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL VERTICAL VIEW RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS. 

  • This document is not intended to include or provide an exhaustive description of all climbing risks and hazards and is subject to change. Specific rules apply to various parts of the gym.

  • Walk in the gym. Do not run, engage in acrobatic activities, horseplay, or swing on the ropes.

  • The use of vulgar language or improper conduct is not permitted. 

  • Vertical View staff have the right to revoke gym access, climbing, or belaying privileges, temporarily or permanently, at any time for dangerous or inappropriate behavior.

  • Speak to the front desk if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like a copy of the gym rules.

We consider our belaying and lead climbing tests critical to the overall safety of our guests. Never assume that you will automatically pass. Each customer must pass ALL parts of the belay or climbing test without practice, additional instruction, or error. Customers who do not demonstrate proficiency in all parts of the belay or lead climbing test will not be allowed to belay or lead climb that day, but can still enjoy bouldering, use of the auto belays, or top rope climbing with guests who are belay-certified. Guests are only allowed one belay test per day. 

  • Climbers who do not pass the top rope belay test are encouraged to take the Belay On class.

  • Climbers who do not pass the lead climbing or belay test are encouraged to take the Lead It class.

AUTO BELAY CLIMBING RULES

  • Climbers must be 12 years old or older to clip themselves into an auto belay. 

  • Children 11 and younger must be clipped into the auto belay by the adult (16+) who is responsible for accompanying and supervising them during their visit to the gym. 

  • The use of headphones while auto belaying is prohibited.

  • You must pass a test and receive a harness tag before participating in any type of climbing or belaying.

CLIMBING ETIQUETTE

  • Walk behind a belayer rather than between the belayer and the climber. 

  • Avoid excessive chalk usage by shaking excess chalk into your chalk bag or really make a difference and use liquid chalk!

  • Keep water bottles and other personal belongings off of the climbing pads. 

  • If someone is preparing a route by brushing it off, let them climb first. 

  • Be courteous when someone is waiting for a route.

  • No excessive yelling.

  • Look at the entire route before getting on the wall to ensure that it does not cross another climber already on the wall. 

  • Stay 6’ away from other climbers and out of their fall zones. 

BOULDERING RULES

BOULDERING IS DANGEROUS! EVERY BOULDERING FALL IS A GROUND FALL.

  • By climbing, you assume the risk that you may be injured when landing. It is your responsibility to check your landing zone before you climb.

  • Abiding by our rules and instructions does not guarantee safety.

  • If you have any questions about bouldering, the facility, or safety, ask our staff. 

BOULDERING PADS ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF A FALL AND ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PREVENT ALL INJURIES. FALLING FROM A BOULDERING WALL MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

  • Downclimb whenever possible. Climb only as high as you are willing to fall.

  • With time, flooring can wear and soften. It is the climber’s responsibility to check the landing area.

  • All accidents and injuries must be reported to staff regardless of severity.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AND SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY AN ADULT (16+) AT ALL TIMES.

BE AWARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHEN BOULDERING.

  • Do not climb above, below, or in the fall zone of another climber. 

  • Keep a safe distance between yourself and other climbers on the wall.

  • Report any faulty or damaged equipment or conditions to staff immediately.

  • Everyone must wear proper, closed-toe, athletic or climbing shoes and a shirt.

  • It is your responsibility to read and abide by the full facility rules. 

  • Food, drink, and belongings are not allowed on any of the padded floors.

TOP ROPE CLIMBING RULES

  • Climbers but be 12 years old or older to be certified to top rope belay. 

  • Children 11 and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times and belayed by an adult (16+). 

  • Traversing or bouldering is not permitted in any roped area. Climb under the designated anchor for each route.

  • Before each climb, communicate and check, as climber and belayer, that the proper safety procedures are in place. 

  • Sitting or lying down while belaying is not permitted.

  • Rappelling is not permitted anywhere in Vertical View.

  • You must pass a test and receive a harness tag before participating in any type of climbing or belaying.

LEAD CLIMBING RULES

  • Climbers must be 14 years old or older to be certified to lead belay or lead climb.

  • Lead tests are free and are given based on staff availability.

  • Traversing or bouldering is not permitted in any roped area. 

  • Climb under the designated anchor for each route.

  • Keep an anchor between you and another climber.

  • Assisted Braking Devices (ABDs) are required when lead belaying.

  • Lead climbing may only be done on routes with quickdraws pre-hung by Vertical View.

  • Personal quickdraws are not permitted.

  • “Following” or top-roping on a rope put up by a lead climber is not permitted.

  • Sitting or lying down while belaying is not permitted.

  • Rappelling is not permitted anywhere in Vertical View.

  • You must pass a test and receive a harness tag before participating in any type of climbing or belaying.

FITNESS RULES

  • Guests must be 12 years or older to use the fitness areas.

  • Do not drop weights.

  • Wipe down and return all weights and equipment to their proper place.

  • Everyone must wear proper, closed-toed, athletic shoes and a shirt. 

  • Please be courteous to your fellow gym users.

  • Report any faulty or damaged equipment or conditions to staff immediately.

SAUNA RULES & ETIQUETTE

  • It is solely your responsibility to monitor your body and its reactions and determine if it is appropriate to use the sauna. You alone are responsible for your safety and well-being.

  • Guests with medical conditions, concerns, or who are pregnant should consult a physician prior to use.

  • Guests must be 16 years or older to use the saunas.

  • Saunas are limited to four people maximum.

  • You must sit on a towel to use the infrared sauna.

  • Cover-ups are required - clothing, swimwear, or a towel.

  • Remove shoes before entering the sauna. 

  • Exit the sauna if you feel unwell, dizzy, or overheated. 

  • Showering before entering the sauna is recommended.

  • No lotions, oils or chemicals are permitted in the sauna.

  • Do not pour water on yourself or in the sauna.

  • Drinking water is permitted in a closed container.

  • Do not exercise in the saunas.

  • Cool down from exercise before entering the sauna.

  • Use of the sauna by yourself is not recommended. 

  • Do not use the sauna while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs.

  • Sauna sessions should not exceed 40 minutes at one time.