History
VE currently operates four world class facilities in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota and Warrenville, Illinois. Vertical Endeavors has been in business for over 20 years, St. Paul being the first VE built in 1992. VE is one of the most experienced and successful climbing wall operators in the US. The gyms feature Nicros climbing walls. Nicros is one of the leading climbing wall builders in the world. The key personnel at Vertical Endeavors are very active in the Climbing Industry. Nate Postma, President of VE is a founding board member of the Climbing Gym Association (CGA) and the Climbing Wall Association (CWA). Jason Noble, Operations Manager, is currently on the CWA Industry Practices and Certification Standards Committees. David Schwab, Director of Safety & Training, began rock climbing in 1987 and in addition to being a VEGA guide, he is a nationally certified provider for the CWA in Boulder, CO and trains and certifies climbing instructors throughout the nation.
Specialties
* Indoor Rock Climbing * Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures (VEGA) * Birthday Parties * Youth and Adult Climbing Instruction - Vertical Endeavors is a full service climbing facility offering a full line of indoor and outdoor lessons, birthday parties, youth programs, group events and programs for corporate and non-profit groups. Vertical Endeavors is perfect for kids and climbers of all ages and abilities! A complete pro shop makes fulfilling all your climbing needs affordable and convenient. We also offer weight equipment, showers, lockers, and year-round climate control.