Vertical Solutions crew members installing climbing walls on a lift

Who We Are

Born in Salt Lake City. Built for climbers.

We wanted bigger, better walls at The Front — and nobody was building them the way we wanted. So we figured it out ourselves. That was 2007. Since then, gyms across North America have trusted us to do the same for them. We're still in Salt Lake City, still building everything in-house, still obsessing over the details.

A climber on a sunny indoor climbing wall
Full-Service Gym Builder

From Concept to Ribbon-Cutting

After nearly two decades of building gyms across the country, we have the experience to accelerate your progress. Walls, flooring, holds, furniture, consulting. We deliver a comprehensive formula for success, shaped around your goals. Partnerships with Petzl America and Freemotion Fitness round out the package.

Consultation

Market research, financing guidance, and hands-on business development from day one.

Construction

Walls, flooring, and holds manufactured in-house and installed by our crew.

Since 2007 Made in the USA One-Stop Shop

The Team Behind the Walls

Dustin Buckthal

Dustin Buckthal

CEO

John Stack

John Stack

VP of Operations

Andrew Knuth

Andrew Knuth

Director of Operations

Luis Burgos

Luis Burgos

Lead Designer

Darren Dickson

Darren Dickson

Structural Engineer

And a team of carpenters, welders, designers, and engineers.