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JOIN US FOR REDMOND’S FINAL EVENT

https://redmond.verticalworld.com/final-flash/

Celebrating 31 years of community, climbing, and Redmond's greatest hits in one Final Flash!

The Final Flash is a community event and friendly competition for all to enjoy! The competition will feature a variety of boulder problems designed to challenge climbers of all levels. Each participant will have a set amount of time to complete as many boulders as possible, with points awarded based on the climb's difficulty. The scores will be tallied using a weighted scoring system.

In addition to the competition, there will also be a raffle for prizes, as well as food and drinks available.

We can't wait to see you there!

After 31 incredible years, it's time to say farewell to our beloved Redmond gym. We've shared countless memories, watched generations of climbers grow, and built a community that's become a second home to many. This Friday, let's come together one last time to celebrate the journey with our special event, The Final Flash. 💫

FREE sign up: https://redmond.verticalworld.com/final-flash/

Join us as we reminisce with old photos, celebrate climbing, and cherish the bonds we've formed in this inspiring space. While we bid goodbye to the Redmond gym, our love for climbing and the connections we've made will carry on to new heights in our other locations.

Together, we'll continue to scale new peaks and strengthen the Vertical World community. Here's to the past, the present, and a future filled with adventure and camaraderie. 🧗‍♂️🤝

Not sure what to wear at the gym? We got you covered! Follow the spirit week prompts to look even better during your climbing session.

Reminder! Wednesday evening Vertical World Redmond is hosting a Scarpa shoe Demo. Hope to see you there!

Great job to everyone who competed, you all did amazing! The first week of Mini Madness has passed, so get excited for week two: the Photo Competition.

Couldn't make it? Check out these photos to see what you missed. Climbing videos coming soon!

Reminder, all Mini Madness events happen on Wednesday from 6 PM to 9 PM. Check out our previous post for event calendar!

To Vertical World Community,

As many of you know, sadly, we are closing the Redmond Vertical World in April of this year. I wanted to express my thoughts to you personally about the closing of the gym.

The Redmond gym was built in 1992, with much help from the climbing community. This was before route setting, foam landing surfaces, belay-checks, and expensive insurance policies. The foundation of the Redmond gym was strongly rooted in the local climbing community. I remember the long nights trying to get the gym open with Bryan Burdo, Arron Houseknecht, Dave Haavik, Steve Grossman, Matt Gaspers, and many more devoted employees and members. I remember Burdo shoveling gravel into the late hours, like a well oiled machine; the rest of us screwing panels onto walls until our elbows went numb. It was an exciting time, although I was not sure the idea of a gym in that area would work. It eventually did work, because of the strong support from the members and the community. It is amazing to think of all the people who graced that facility over the years. All the countless relationships, young kids developing through our programs and adopting climbing as a part of their lives, community events, and the overall sharing of the passion for climbing.

This is a tough pill to swallow. We sensed a while back that this was going to happen. When the building was bought by a PE firm out of the Bay area and our lease was coming to an end, it was clear that we were not a desirable tenant for our new landlord and negotiations did not go in our favor. We had a vision of upgrading the entire gym into a first-class facility. Unfortunately it did not work out as we wished.

This is not the end of Vertical World on the East Side. We have been through a lot in our history. We get knocked down and fight our way back up. We are not going anywhere. We will back and we will be better for it.

Thank you so much for all the good years at the Redmond Vertical World.

Rich Johnston, Founder (Head Janitor)

Get excited! Starting this wednesday Vertical World will be hosting MINI MADNESS a new event series. All events run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with climbing and more fun happening.

Mini Redpoint: A small 10 boulders redpoint competition with small prizes at the end.

Photo Competition: Get a prompt. Take some pics. Get your photos highlighted. An exciting timed photo contest.

Blocs of Madness: Try the best we have, a small selection of boulders to showcase unique ways of climbing.

Scarpa Shoe Demo: Check out Scarpas newest collection of shoe!

Still not excited? Stay tuned for more news coming soon.

CORRIDOR the word used to describe the long climbing section at VW Redmond. It makes sense; however, many call it the "side room" or "over there."

What do you call Redmond's right most climbing passage from the front door?

Hey, just a reminder... it's National Almond Day! So, if you feel inspired and are ready to celebrate, then come climb! We won't have any almonds, but it is a reason to get out.

What do you think? Are you an almond enjoyer?

On March 1st, Redmond Vertical World will have a delayed opening at 12:30 pm.

Get started climbing! Learn the fundamentals needed to rope climb indoors and get a FREE TWO WEEK MEMBERSHIP at our gyms. Includes 20% off retail during the two week membership and waives the initiation fee after.

Indoor climbing is the perfect way to try something new and get active on your own time. The Intro to Indoor Climbing class, teaches all the fundamentals needed to rope climb indoors: fitting the harness and tying a figure eight knot, proper top rope belaying techniques, plus more! With our experienced instructors at your side, you'll have plenty of time to practice your skills before heading out on your own.

Interested in taking the class? Book now on the Vertical World website!

FREE assisted brake device lead belay clinics will be offered at all Vertical World gyms!

During this one hour clinic, Vertical World instructors will discuss, demonstrate and provide hands-on practice of lead belaying with assisted brake devices (ABD) for lead belaying.

This clinic DOES NOT TEACH LEAD BELAYING OR LEAD CLIMBING!

During this clinic we will practice using the following devices:

Edelrid Jul2
Black Diamond ATC Pilot
Petzl Grigri

At the discretion of the instructor, other devices might be included.

Pre-requisite: Participants must have a current Vertical World Lead Belay Certification

Links to signup and for dates and times can be found in our bio.

The back room will be reserved for a large group from 6 - 9 pm on 1/17. More information about back room closures in the future.

Interested in booking an event? Check our availability at

Redmond.verticalworld.com/climbing/groups-and-parties/

Happy Holidays! Looking forward to re-opening tomorrow for our Redmond family!

Don't miss out on next year's Winter Trimester for our youth programs!

Registration is open now:
https://redmond.verticalworld.com/climbing/youth-programs-and-classes/

All Veterans can climb for free at ALL Vertical World gyms tomorrow for Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Whether you plan on bouldering, rope climbing, or just want to use the gym - come stope by for FREE tomorrow!

A few reminders:
- Belay partners are not included
- Only veterans get in free
- If you plan on using any of the rope systems you will need to have an up-to-date belay check

Here's what's going on this month at Redmond!

DONATIONS! 🎁🎁🎁

Give the gift of giving to foster kids this winter. Vertical World has partnered with Treehouse to host a gift drive at the Redmond location!

Donate your gifts to the Treehouse barrel at the front desk!

X-Team is BACK! Join the fun and GAINS starting the first week of October at all Vertical World gyms.

Find more info here: https://redmond.verticalworld.com/climbing/adult-programs-and-classes/

OR via the front desk!

SEPTEMBER 20TH & 21ST IS OUR ANNUAL PUNCH CARD SALE!
Don't miss out on the deal of the year. You'll have 48 hours to grab as many punches as you can.
Punches never expire.
You can share them with anyone.
And, they're good at all Vertical World locations!