VITAL Climbing Gym - Upper East, New York NY

Very homie gym! People get to know each other and talk to each other. Problems are condensed but of high quality. Good for a home gym if you live close by, and you still get to go to Vital BK occassionally.

This gym has something for everybody from first timers to people who have been climbing for years. Great, technical setting and an old school gym feel that you can’t find in the city anymore.

Absolutely the nicest people I’ve ever met in my entire life. Every single employee and member welcomed me with open arms and took all the fear out of rock climbing for me. Well, except for the fear of heights.

It’s not a big place but route are well organized and very good atmosphere.
Staffs are nice and place is very clean.

Even though it’s very small they have tons of climbs with different varieties. They also have a mini training section.not to mention that this gym is open 24/7 for members

Great local bouldering gym. No bells and whistles but good people and well set routes. Small but good gym are

I’ve never climbed before and had zero knowledge about it going into the Bouldering 101 class. Austen was a fantastic instructor and very patient. He was very thorough in explaining the techniques and terminology within the sport. I can’t wait to come back!

Love Vital Climbing Gyms in general, but this one is teeny tiny. The smallest I’ve been to for sure. People and vibes are still great though.

First time bouldering and it was awesome! Great upper body work out. Staff and everyone there was super helpful and nice. Very non intimidating atmosphere.