Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington is a premier rock climbing gym located at 9601 James Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431. The gym features a wide variety of climbing options ranging from auto belay systems to challenging top rope and lead routes, catering to all experience levels. The facility includes a weight training area and a spacious climbing environment, making it an ideal spot for both fitness and fun. Their dedicated staff is noted for their helpfulness and orientation for beginners. However, some reviews mention issues with staff attitude and gym policies on safety and route setting.
Despite a range of positive experiences, including praise for the facility's cleanliness and variety of climbing routes, there are some recurring negatives. These include a lengthy orientation process, overcrowded conditions, and inconsistent customer service. For those who can overlook these issues, Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington offers a comprehensive climbing experience with support for both novice and experienced climbers.
Pros:
- Wide variety of climbing routes.
- High auto belay availability.
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff.
- Spacious climbing environment.
- Clean and well-maintained facility.
- Weight training area available.
- Supports all skill levels.
- Great community atmosphere.
- Efficient rental services.
- Economical monthly subscription.
Cons:
- Long orientation process.
- Inconsistent staff friendliness.
- Overcrowded during peak times.
Location / Contact
- Address: 9601 James Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, United States
- Phone:+1 952-881-1110
- Website:verticalendeavors.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (70)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.3-star.
This business has 70 reviews.
The address is: 9601 James Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, United States .
The contact number is +1 952-881-1110
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Sandra Pape
1 year ago
Went here with my daughter and husband about an hour before they closed! Had a great time!
Sendhilkumar Alalasundaram
1 year ago
A wonderful place for indoor climbing. Plenty of auto belay and non auto belay options available. The monthly subscription is more economical than per day pass.
GRAMS
1 year ago
This site supported a National Guard event. The staff was helpful in orientation and informing those who are visiting for the first time. Diverse walls for many skill levels and some diverse experiences
Irita Littrell
1 year ago
This staff is very welcoming. They always greet you at check-in and are present when you need something.
IrisGraceStone 409
1 year ago
Started climbing here 6 years ago. Used to feel like home, but over the years the staff has become stuck up, hostile, and overly rude. I canceled my membership a few months ago due to multiple instances of this, and going back just confirmed it. They have sub par route setting on TR, kind of monotonous, and they only get reset *every 6 months*. The bouldering is just... fine. VE is begging for a competitor at this point.
Ali Ullrich
1 year ago
All other reviews are accurate, staff are stuck up and really don’t see u as anything that important. Definitely seems like every customer was annoying the staff just by being here. Such an awful company that really makes me think of this sport poorly… yeah not coming back. Also do not recommend if you’re a nanny/ babysitter/ caregiver. Awful vibes.
a b
1 year ago
Cons: Climbing is ok, but routes are reset extremely infrequently. The place is almost always too busy. The staff and managment are stuck-up and the climbing team is always getting in the way.The boulder problems is usually not very creative.I've heard VE uses the same team of routesetters for all locations, but I don't believe that because the problems at VE Twin Cities Bouldering are much better.Pros: Spacious building with high walls
K Marsh
1 year ago
It was loads of fun and I don't have one bad thing to say.
Brendan Dailey
1 year ago
Really good setting lot of the routes had some awesome moves.Workers were kinda stuck up though for no reason. Tried to be cool with them and they were too good for that I suppose.
Amanda Becker
1 year ago
I will be making much longer trips to harness climbing places that are way better worth my money. I paid $70 for my 9 year old and their 11 year old sibling to climb. Because there is only 1 option, which is a day pass for $20+ PLUS renting equipment if you don't have your own. (Who goes for their first time with their own equipment?) Also, there are MAYBE like 5 courses for kids, the rest adults take over (they also take over courses for younger/inexperienced climbers).There are places out there that have gear included in the day pass that is only $18! I will be going to those places instead. May be a longer drive, but I'll take it to not have to deal with this headache of a location.