The First 10

To celebrate the launch of Finding Your Footing, I'm inviting just 10 participants to be part of this premiere experience.

As one of The First 10, you'll receive:

• Complimentary Vital Climbing Gym admission*

• A small-group experience (maximum five participants)

• Individual coaching throughout the session

• A digital Beginner Climbing Guide

• Early access to future experiences

*Complimentary gym admission is available while guest passes last.

Experience Details

Location
Vital Climbing Gym – Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Experience
Indoor Bouldering

Duration
2 Hours

Group Size
Maximum of 5 participants

Who It's For

Finding Your Footing is designed for:

• People who have always wanted to try climbing

• Beginners looking for more guidance than a standard gym orientation

• Friends, couples, or small groups looking for a new experience together

• People returning to climbing after time away or recovering from an injury who have been medically cleared for physical activity

No previous climbing experience is required.

What We'll Cover

During our session we'll cover:

• Climbing culture and history

• How climbing grades work

• Gym etiquette

• Climbing shoes and beginner gear

• Warming up

• Safe falling techniques

• Efficient movement and footwork

• Balance and body positioning

• Reading climbing problems

• Common beginner mistakes

• Building confidence on the wall

Everyone receives coaching based on their own goals and comfort level.

Why This Experience Is Different

This isn't just about getting you to the top of a wall.

It's about giving you the skills and confidence to continue climbing after our session ends.

By the end of the experience, my goal is for you to feel comfortable walking into a climbing gym, knowing where to start, and feeling like you belong there.

What to Bring

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.

If you already own climbing shoes, you're welcome to bring them. Otherwise, rental shoes are available through the gym.

You'll Leave With

By the end of the experience, you'll leave with:

• Confidence walking into a climbing gym on your own

• An understanding of the fundamentals of indoor bouldering

• Several successful climbs with personalized coaching

• A digital Beginner Climbing Guide

• A clear next step for continuing your climbing journey

Meet Your Guides

Finding Your Footing is led by Kareemah Batts and Melissa Ruiz, two competitors on the USA Paraclimbing Team whose relationship has grown through mentorship, coaching, friendship, and competition.

Kareemah is the founder and Executive Director of Adaptive Climbing Group and the first female paraclimber to compete in USA Climbing. She created Finding Your Footing from more than 15 years of introducing people to climbing and helping new climbers enter the sport without pressure or intimidation.

Melissa began as Kareemah’s paraclimbing mentee and has since become one of her coaches, teammates, and close friends. She brings a strong eye for movement and technique, along with the personal understanding that every climber finds their own way through the sport.

Together, Kareemah and Melissa offer a welcoming, hands-on climbing experience shaped by their different strengths and their shared journey as competitive athletes.

All proceeds from Finding Your Footing help Kareemah and Melissa cover the costs of competing at international Paraclimbing World Cups.

Pricing

The First 10

$95 per person

Includes complimentary Vital Climbing Gym admission.*

Future Experiences

$150 per person

Gym admission purchased separately.

*Guest admission is available while complimentary guest passes last.

Ready to Find Your Footing?

If you've been thinking about trying climbing, this is a great place to start.

I look forward to climbing with you.

Important Information

• Participants must complete the Vital Climbing Gym waiver before the session.

• Participants returning after an injury should attend only if they have been medically cleared for physical activity.

• This experience focuses on indoor bouldering.

• Complimentary gym admission is available only during The First 10 launch while guest passes are available.