Vertical Voyages

05/07/2026

04/16/2026

Interested in becoming an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor?
I’ll be offering an SPI Course and Exam at Devil's Lake State Park in partnership with Devils Lake Climbing Guides

Exam: May 21–22 ($495)
Course: May 23–25 ($595)

The SPI is the gold standard certification for climbing instructors and a great fit for experienced climbers who want to strengthen their technical systems, anchor building, and risk management skills.

To keep the course focused and hands-on, enrollment is limited to 6 participants.

Feel free to DM me with any questions, or visit the American Mountain Guides Association website for more details on prerequisites and certification.

https://www.devilslakeclimbingguides.com/courses/instructor-training

02/17/2026

It’s been a while—but we’re excited to reconnect. Vertical Voyages is heading into a busy late winter and spring with new courses, returning favorites, and community events at Robinson Bluff and beyond. Here’s what’s coming up.

It’s been a while—but we’re excited to reconnect. Vertical Voyages is heading into a busy late winter and spring with new courses, returning favorites, and community events at Robinson Bluff and beyond. Here’s what’s coming up.

01/15/2026

Appreciative of these truly talented and awesome instructors! Picture from our company party this year!

11/26/2025

Burn off that Turkey Day feast :)….. hit the walls !

11/17/2025

DM us if this is you to claim your prize!

11/17/2025

EXPO Winners Announced

Huge congrats to Jess F. (Clip-Up Challenge) and Josh F. (Rope-Coil Challenge)! DM us to claim prize !!!

10/02/2025

Come visit us at the Expo in November!

08/13/2025

17 pitches. Four crags. Two days. 🧗‍♂️🔥
Paul flew out from St. Louis for this Adirondack climbing mission, and we made the most of it—climbing at Pitchoff Chimney Cliff, Chapel Pond Slab, Upper Washbowl, and Tanager Face–Gulley Cliff. Even with unseasonably hot temps, early starts and smart shade-chasing kept us moving and smiling. Granite, good company, and a whole lot of climbing packed into 48 hours.

slab

07/21/2025

🚨 Upcoming AMGA SPI Course & Exam at Devil’s Lake! 🚨

I’ll be instructing an AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course hosted by Devils Lake Climbing Guides on October 10–12, followed by the SPI Exam on October 13–14.

Devils Lake is one of the best training grounds in the Midwest—offering high-quality rock, beautiful surroundings, and a professional setting for aspiring instructors to refine their skills and earn certification.

✅ Why take this course?
• Gain nationally recognized certification through the AMGA
• Improve your instructional skills and risk management
• Take a key step toward professional climbing instruction

Space is limited to just 6 participants per session, so don’t wait—secure your spot today!