1 September 2025
Vertical-Life Photo Contest 2025 - The Aesthetics of Indoor Climbing
Itโs on again - for the 5th year in a row! Weโre stoked to bring back our annual photo contest and highlight what makes indoor climbing visually striking and full of character. Every year, climbers capture the unique vibe of the gym, and weโre looking forward to seeing what youโve got this time.
Throughout September, submit your best indoor shots for a chance to win AUSTRIALPIN climbing hardware worth up to โฌ1000! Weโre after photos that capture all the colors of indoor climbing - the hidden craft of routesetting, dynamic movement, unexpected wall angles and the vibrant energy of your climbing community. Just make sure safety is clearly visible in every shot!
How to enter:
Upload your photo to the Vertical-Life web gallery, select โIndoorโ, and tag your gym. Then spread the word, share your image link and collect those Vengas to win the Crowd Favourite prize!
Prizes:
1st place: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 1000
2nd: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 500
3rd: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 200
Crowd Favourite: 1 Year Vertical-Life Premium
*Winners can choose from selected AUSTRIALPIN products like carabiners, quickdraws, and drilling gear.
The best photos will be featured in our upcoming Climbing Gym Gear Guide, releasing this November!
Letโs see those gym vibes through your lens!
Photo: Grzegorz Marcinek
Throughout September, submit your best indoor shots for a chance to win AUSTRIALPIN climbing hardware worth up to โฌ1000! Weโre after photos that capture all the colors of indoor climbing - the hidden craft of routesetting, dynamic movement, unexpected wall angles and the vibrant energy of your climbing community. Just make sure safety is clearly visible in every shot!
How to enter:
Upload your photo to the Vertical-Life web gallery, select โIndoorโ, and tag your gym. Then spread the word, share your image link and collect those Vengas to win the Crowd Favourite prize!
Prizes:
1st place: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 1000
2nd: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 500
3rd: AUSTRIALPIN gear* worth โฌ 200
Crowd Favourite: 1 Year Vertical-Life Premium
*Winners can choose from selected AUSTRIALPIN products like carabiners, quickdraws, and drilling gear.
The best photos will be featured in our upcoming Climbing Gym Gear Guide, releasing this November!
Letโs see those gym vibes through your lens!
Photo: Grzegorz Marcinek
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