VITAL WEST HARLEM & UPPER EAST SIDE EVENTS

 
 

PRIDE GLOW NIGHT AT EAST

Join us for Glowing with Pride: A Neon Celebration at VITAL Upper East Side this June as we transform the gym into a vibrant, neon-lit climbing experience in support of Pride Month.

On June 23rd, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, enjoy UV face painting, raffles, and an unforgettable night of glow-in-the-dark climbing under blacklights. Beginning at 8:00 PM, the lights go down, and the gym comes alive with neon routes, music, and Pride-themed energy.

Best of all, members can bring friends for free!

We'll be raising funds for CRUX CLIMBING through raffles!

Come celebrate community, climb with friends, and help support LGBTQ+ youth. We can't wait to see you there!

 
 

X-TOWN HEROES SEASON 4

The battle lines are drawn—VITAL Manhattan’s Crosstown X Heroes Bouldering League is back for Season 4, West Harlem vs. UES: who will claim the crown?

Grab your crew, bring your grit, and prepare to throw down in the most spirited bouldering showdown of the summer!

Event Details:

📅 Season: July - August📍 Locations: VITAL West Harlem & Upper East Side 👥 Team Size: 3 participants

Registration:

  • Members: $15 per person

  • Non-Members: $325 per person (Includes 15-visit Punch Pack + Registration)

🏆 Categories:

  • Novice: V0–V3

  • Intermediate: V4–V6

  • Advanced: V7–V9 (Each team member selects their own category.)

Competition Format:

  • Each round lasts 2 weeks. Your team will submit its top 3 hardest climbs per member in their respective categories.

  • That’s 9 climbs total per team per round.

  • Points are awarded by difficulty—equal across all categories.

  • Teams must climb at both gyms, but your "home turf" must be determined by your team.

  • Competing solo? You’re not eligible for finals but can still win dope prizes! Free agents looking for a team—email Austen@vitalclimbinggym.com or Joshlombino@vitalclimbinggym.com and we’ll do our best to match you up.

  • Earn glory by representing your location and racking up points for your side.

Categories / V-Grade Breakdown:

Category: This will be utilized for the Finals. So please select your category appropriately. Selected categories can be adjusted accordingly if needed. 

  • Novice - V0 - V3

  • Intermediate V4 - V6

  • Advance - V7 - V9

Scoring: Choose the Hardest grade (Project Grade) you can climb in two sessions and place yourself in the relative category. Every climber will get to log their three hardest climbs for each round. A round is the two weeks following a set. Team scores will be calculated and posted Weekly.

Example of point system: 

V4 Project Grade V4= 100 points  V3 = 90 points  V2 = 80 points V1 = 70 points

V8 Project Grade V8= 100 points  V7 = 90 points V6 = 80 points  V5 = 70 points

V5 Project Grade V5=100 V4=90 V3=80 V2=70

The Finals: August 28th @ Upper East Side

Top 3 teams from both West Harlem and UES will face off in an epic final battle at the Upper East Side. Finals Format: 9 fresh climbs on the Front Wall—3 Novice, 3 Intermediate, 3 Advanced.

Why Join?

  • 6 weeks of climbing, competition, and community

  • Friendly rivalry, big sends, and bragging rights

  • Awesome prizes and a whole lot of fun

  • Spectators welcome at the Finals—bring the hype!

Let the battle begin.