Boulder Rock Club

Fantastic experience: Great place, interesting route, friendly staff!

Positive experience: Great, indoor rock climbing. One of the best in the country. Plenty of parking.

Positive experience: Staff was unperfessoinal and quite rude, even though me and my buddy were technically 5 months under the gym requirement we had lifted there for months, I do understand a warning. But then proceeded to be kicked out in a rude and unprofessional manner. We previously had no issues, caused no disturbances and remained respectful to the space. Besides this event boulder rock club is a awesome facility and place.

Fantastic experience: Nice staff very helpful. Cool gym

Fantastic experience: Route setting is really inclusive and great for short climbers. I'm 5'4" with a -1 ape and could climb 90% of the routes without having holds completely out of my reach.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Feels old school. There's a slide from the top outs.

Fantastic experience: I don’t personally climb here but my kids have done every camp and are now in their after school clubs and they LOVE it! They are so happy - have become excellent climbers and are very engaged! Great, flexible camps and a fluid, engaging environment for kids!

Fantastic experience: My favorite gym in Boulder. As someone with a weird schedule I love the auto-belays. The staff is always so friendly, the routes are interesting and reset often, and the gym equipment is top notch. When I first moved to Boulder I spoke with the gentleman at the front desk for a few minutes and he remembered my name two weeks later when I returned. There is a real community feel here, and the fact that they have so many employees who have been there for many years shows that they take care of their people.

Fantastic experience: Never had a bad day at BRC. How could I? I mean, I was climbing.

Fantastic experience: Great staff and the gym is suitable for kids!

Fantastic experience: Super friendly. Not stinky as other gyms. Great vibe - great to see people from all ages climbing and having fun.

Negative experience: ***Unwelcoming and Unprofessional Behavior*** ***Defamatory Response by Kevin Bains Below*** This is my first Google review, and unfortunately, it’s not a positive one. I recently visited Boulder Rock Club while exploring local climbing gyms. Upon arrival, I urgently needed to use the restroom. I was almost at the bathroom when a staff member loudly yelled out, asking where I was going, and told me that I needed to inform him before using it, which felt unnecessary given the situation. A minute later, the general manager, Kevin Bains, approached me in the restroom with more questions, mentioning issues they’ve had with homeless individuals using the facilities. I found this irrelevant and insulting, especially since I don’t remotely look homeless—though, even if I did, I would hope for more respect than Kevin Bains offered. I shared that I was visiting after witnessing the loss of a friend in a climbing accident and was hoping to find a welcoming community. Instead of offering empathy, Kevin told me this gym would not be a welcoming environment for me and asked me to leave. He also seemed more focused on my choice of words when expressing frustration than addressing the situation itself. As someone with years of climbing experience and involvement in the community as a respected member, I’ve never encountered such an unwelcoming atmosphere at a gym. If you're looking for a supportive and respectful environment, I’d recommend exploring other options. ***Update: Defamatory Response and Request for Transparency*** After posting my initial review regarding my unpleasant experience at Boulder Rock Club, I was surprised to see the response from the management, specifically from Kevin Bains, which contains several inaccuracies and misrepresentations of what occurred during my visit. Rather than handling the situation professionally, Kevin’s response paints me as an angry customer who yelled at, threatened, and insulted others—claims that are completely inaccurate. I came to the gym seeking solace after the loss of a friend, hoping for a welcoming environment, but instead, I have been met with defamation. In the interest of transparency and fairness, I have formally requested video footage from the lobby to clarify the actual events. This footage will show that the portrayal of my actions in their response is not accurate, and I hope it will lead to a more truthful and professional discussion. I stand by my original review, which reflects my genuine experience, and I hope the management will reconsider how they handle such situations in the future, addressing concerns with more respect and accuracy.

Fantastic experience: Such a cool place! Friendly and welcoming staff. I spent the day exploring Boulder on my own, so I was happy to find a gym nearby with autobelays… & they had SO many options for autobelays hitting all levels of difficulty, I was pleasantly surprised! Spaces were clean, as well

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with friendly staff and patrons. No contracts and they make canceling/restarting simple.

Fantastic experience: My fave climbing gym in Boulder. I love the self-belay. Good way to get a good work out without having to meet with a partner. Also a great place to meet partners! They have a couple of weight rooms and some classes if that’s your gig. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience! I have been coming to this gym for 5 years and they are amazing! Best crimp holds ever...

Fantastic experience: Good vibes!

Fantastic experience: Really awesome rock climbing gym in boulder. Well maintained and set.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great staff

Fantastic experience: Scaling New Heights: Boulder Rock Club. Nestled in the north of Boulder, the Boulder Rock Club stands as a testament to the city's vibrant climbing community. This amazing rock climbing gym boasts authentic fue rock walls made of concrete, offering climbers a truly immersive and exhilarating experience. One of the standout features of Boulder Rock Club is its diverse range of climbs, catering to climbers of all skill levels. From challenging routes for seasoned climbers to easier paths for beginners, there's something for everyone to enjoy. For those flying solo, the gym offers 11 auto belays, allowing climbers to tackle the walls without the need for a partner. It's a fantastic way to stay active and engaged, even if you're climbing solo. Families with kids will find the upstairs kids section to be a true gem. With a wide variety of climbing options tailored specifically for little ones, it's the perfect place to introduce children to the thrill of climbing in a safe and controlled environment. But Boulder Rock Club isn't just about climbing. The gym also features a weight lifting area and offers yoga classes, providing a well-rounded fitness experience for members. What truly sets Boulder Rock Club apart, however, is its welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a complete novice, the staff are always on hand to offer guidance and support, making every visit a positive and memorable experience. And with membership prices that won't break the bank, Boulder Rock Club makes it easy for climbers to pursue their passion without breaking the budget. In conclusion, Boulder Rock Club is a must-visit destination for anyone with a love for climbing. With its authentic rock walls, wide range of climbs, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a place where climbers of all ages and abilities can come together to push their limits and forge new connections. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the thrill of climbing at Boulder Rock Club.

Fantastic experience: I discovered rock climbing for the first time in my life thanks to this club. My family and I are from Moscow and have never encountered mountains before. But looking at the surrounding mountains in Boulder and thanks to this club, our family fell in love with rock climbing.

Fantastic experience: BRC is pretty solid. The gym area is really nice, far surpassing The Spot Boulder (the other climbing gym BRC is usually being compared too). And unlike Movement Boulder, BRC has auto-belays so you don't need a partner to rope climb. BRC also has a small lounge area where you could theoretically work from (free WIFI) and free coffee and tea for members every morning until 11am. The biggest downside to BRC I'd say is that it's really a rope-climbing gym. The bouldering area has a lot to be desired if comparing it to The Spot. Which in BRC's defense, The Spot Boulder is a bouldering-specific gym. And though there are auto-belays, there's only about 1/2 dozen (I think?) so unless you have a partner to climb with most the climbing is inaccessible to you. On a side note, I do find the crowd at BRC about 20'ish years older than that at The Spot too. I received a free week at BRC after taking one of their belay classes and thoroughly enjoyed my time. Show less

Fantastic experience: Great for climbers

Fantastic experience: My wife and I love this place! Friendly staff, nice amenities, complicated problems and just a good vibe!

Positive experience: Good Climbing Bouldering Cent was different style than regular Bouldering gyms. Walls are pretty low in the Bouldering area. But overall good Climbing in this gym.

Fantastic experience: My favorite gym for over 20 years. I’m so grateful for all the great staff, awesome routes and all the climbers who make the experience at the BRC so awesome.

Fantastic experience: We have loved climbing here. Looked into Movement as well, but BRC has more bouldering, is generally less crowded, and feels a lot less competitive while still having some really fun/hard routes. Gonna miss this place when we move!

Fantastic experience: Best vibes in boulder for a climbing gym

Fantastic experience: Great experience! We came in the morning, did the lead test, then we bouldered and did top rope and lead. The quality of the routesetting and the holds was very good. The staff was friendly. The mats were good quality. The walls are a bit slippery, old school style. There was not a lot of visual appeal among the routes, but they all ended up being fun. The grading was accurate for what you'd expect for a gym around here. The day pass without gear was $25. I liked the natural light in the facility. They have an amazing kids area, which I did not utilize but saw they have many routes and even a real rock wall.

Fantastic experience: My first gym membership in boulder. Love the smaller less busy vibes

Fantastic experience: The BEST staff, vibe, and route setting! Also appreciate the auto belays.

Fantastic experience: Favorite climbing gym. Best staff and less pretense than other nearby places. Setting is always super fun and fresh.

Fantastic experience: Boulder Rock Club has an Amazing staff and the climbs are well rated. They have great Boulder problems, 8 auto-belays, kids walls, and good work-out machines and free weights. I LOVE BRC!!

Fantastic experience: Great routes and the friendliest most fun rock climbing gym in boulder. Love it here

Fantastic experience: We have been coming here for over a year now, and love it. We took the intro to climbing course and haven’t looked back since. It’s such a fun workout physically and mentally. The staff is great and so is the community here.

Fantastic experience: Great TR, lead and bouldering options. A clean workout space, matched perfectly with a friendly and inviting staff. They've gone out of their way to help me and I'll always refer friends and fam to climb at BRC.

Fantastic experience: No bad vibes here… Excellent route setting, and one of the best weight rooms in any climbing gym. The least pretentious gym option in the front range!

Fantastic experience: The best climbing gym in Boulder! Staff are always super kind, and the routes are great. Well worth checking out!

Positive experience: It's a fine climbing gym. Good fitness equipment. Not great, not terrible. The vibe is kinda flat.

Fantastic experience: Has an old school climbing gym vibe, I love it. My favorite parts are the friendly staff, awesome fully equipped weight room, and auto belays. Lead climbing walls are shorter than other gyms in the area but quality is good!

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Good use of space for its size. Has everything you need in a climbing gym.

Positive experience: The setting offers a nice variety of climbing styles. They set climbs through the week so there is always something new to try. Routes are up for long enough to project, but not too long so I am never bored.

Fantastic experience: Tons of climbing variety for all skill levels, bouldering, top rope (with autobelays), and lead.

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever

Positive experience: Old, outdated, and bit dirty. The climbs are short and they haven’t bought a new hold since 1996 it seems. The setting is decent, the staff is good and friendly, and the culture is pretty great and welcoming. However with the other gyms so close in the area, it feels bit like this gym is stuck in time. I feel like I get more from Amy other gym around. Update: Pushed another star in there. they replied to my review quickly, which demonstrates they care what their climbers really think. As mentioned, staff and culture here are quite good.

Fantastic experience: Best rock club in town.

Negative experience: Had a poor experience with my visit here. 26$ is an absurd price for a day pass. Why can’t you use that cash to fix the AC. It’s so humid in the gym I walked in and my glasses genuinely fogged up. It smelled really bad, even for a gym. The route setting was uninspired at best.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the boulder area. The routes are usually top notch, lots of options. It can sometimes be really hot inside and crowded but overall it’s worth it.

Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, excellent route setting. The best community there is for a gym in Boulder! A great workout room, moonboard, bouldering, and of course rope climbing!

Positive experience: Wonderful facility. Prices are for whole day only, no half day rates. It smells like feet when you walk in the door but the climbing area is well ventilated.

Fantastic experience: So rad. Good variety of sport/boulder problems with a lot of auto-belays for solo climbers. Kind staff, and a friendly community of climbers to boot.

Fantastic experience: BRC has the best community atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Good use of space for its size. Has everything you need in a climbing gym. Friendly staff, fun climbs (ropes and bouldering), training area, weight room, yoga room, plenty of hand sanitizer, etc.

Positive experience: Lots of routes and problems to choose from but man you really need to keep your head on a swivel and be aware of climbers above. So much packed into the space it could be overwhelming to some. The boulders don’t use V grading but I really liked how they were set. Next time I’m in town I hope it’s less crowded. Cheers

Fantastic experience: So I've been here in Colorado for about 2 years now and started climbing as a new climber at the BRC. I have also at times climbed at movement, the spot and Ubergrippen with friends in addition to climbing at other gyms out of state when I am not in Colorado. And let me tell you, the BRC is in a league of its own in terms of quality. It certainly isn't the biggest, newest, or flashiest gym but everything about it is top notch. I think the thing that is fantastic and distinctive with the BRC are the route setters. Other gyms just don't know how to do it. All the routes in the BRC are creative and thought out with lots of different varieties in terms of the type of difficulties you will face. Routes have a theme and a reason to exist in the way that they do. They feel awesome to climb unlike every other gym I have been to. Whatever the BRC does, I hope they continue to do it because it is awesome!

Fantastic experience: Very cool place to climb, lots of options.

Fantastic experience: The BRC is a Boulder tradition. People of all ages and abilities climb here. The staff is top notch and the route setting team never stops. The BRC also has a weight gym, yoga campus board and auto-belays, helpful for climbing solo. If you haven't climbed here, you're missing out.

Fantastic experience: A fun place to wall climb. It has kids' areas, auto-belay, and bouldering. It's my favorite climbing gym so far.

Positive experience: A really nice place to climb. Routes are well done and diverse. People are friendly and the place has a welcoming vibe.

Fantastic experience: Great place! Lots' of auto-belays allow climbing with no belay partner. The routes are pretty interesting too.

Fantastic experience: A good gym that has been part of Boulder for many years. Very nice that they have autobelays.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to climb, workout and make friends!!! What a great community!!

Positive experience: The routes here are well set, and fun. As a mainly outdoor trad climber, I have to cast a disbelieving eye at the route ratings, but of course that's neither here no there. The associated side-gym is rather small, so this should really be considered mainly a climbing gym overall, but it excels at that. It's a good way to stay in form when the blizzards are blowing.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Awesome staff. Great routes along with nice weight and stretching areas. Even a place to work if you want to be there all day.

Fantastic experience: An all around fantastic climbing gym! Dynamic route setting, friendly staff, and the training gym actually has deadlift platforms/a variety of lifting equipment (a rarity at other gyms around the area). They also have solid technical classes for learning to lead, set anchors, etc. as well as bi-weekly yoga. Took their lead class a few weeks ago; our coach Corey was an encouraging teacher and the class made me so much more confident in my climbing! If you’re looking for a home gym in Boulder, this is the one!

Negative experience: I have been a member and supporting this business for over 15 years. It is extremely difficult to climb in a mask and it makes me dizzy and lightheaded because I have exercise induced asthma. There are plenty of businesses in Boulder and other counties who accept medical conditions for each client case by case and some gyms like Easton have approved mask exemptions from Boulder County for their entire facility. In restaurants all over the county people are sitting next to each other without masks at all yet in BRC where everyone is 20 plus feet apart with vaulted ceilings and giant exhaust fans running, they take a stand to permanently trespass a long term member when they see the mask pulled down below the nose. The American Disabilities Act protects individuals from this type of discrimination. There were quite a few people in the facility at the time of this incident with there masks down because the effort of climbing hard makes it almost impossible to wear it. However, I was the only one asked to put my mask up, asked to leave and later received the call from the manager that I was trespassed for not keeping my mask up the entire time in the facility. I did write you an email previously because BRC was requiring employees to wear masks for some time when there was no mandate in place. Several of them told me they did not want to wear them at that time but wanted to keep their jobs and not rock the boat. I sent Kevin the email (Aug 25) on their behalf a full week before the mandate went into effect (sept 1) so your business was not in fact at that time following any rules from the county or state but just your own. BRC is not fun and light hearted as it used to be. It is very uptight now. A couple of employees have made sarcastic rude remarks to me which I brought to the managers attention to no effect. I own one of the most successful and fastest growing businesses in Northern Colorado and have been sending clients to BRC for years. I have never received any appreciation or simple thank you so I stopped referring. I hope BRC in the future is able to rethink their management practices to reflect the needs and wishes of their employees and members.

Negative experience: My partner Petra has been a member of BRC for fifteen years and climbed there 3-4 times a week. Today she was "banned for life" by the manager Kevin Bains because she was having trouble breathing through her mask with her asthma while climbing and had it under her nose. Several other people in the facility were doing the exact same trying to breath while doing difficult climbs and were not treated this way or even asked to pull their masks up. When she was asked to pull her mask up over her nose she simply stated she could not breathe. That is all she said and was not rude as Kevin is claiming. The email she sent BRC mentioned by Kevin was sent on Aug 25 before the Boulder mandate was even put in effect. At that time, BRC was requiring already for weeks that just their employees wear masks as a business decision not a mandate. Several employees told her they did not want to wear them but were being forced by management so she wrote an email on their behalf - a full week before the county passed the mandate and at a time when almost everyone in every public venue was going maskless. Many other activity oriented centers in Boulder have mask exemptions in place because they and the city reasonably understand that these activities should be in a different class than shopping at Whole Foods. Given that obvious fact and the intensity of the cardiorespiratory system during climbing, BRC should show some understanding to a person briefly wearing a mask under their nose in a big open space and not ban them permanently for doing so as many, many people are doing this now. I will also say that the staff there should spend time on something else besides this type of nonsense. I have climbed there for years and they 100% of the time just camp out behind the front desk and do absolutely nothing to check on safety, patrol the facility, help people, interact with climbing members in any way or provide guidance to anyone other than their quick primary belay check for new people.

Fantastic experience: Homegrown hometown gym. No frills just great setting and plenty of routes/auto belays/boulder spots/gym equipment

Fantastic experience: Great place to rock climb and amazing customer service.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable staff, lots of routes with new ones each week. Very friendly and supportive atmosphere. It can be too crowded at times, but it’s an amazing place to climb

Fantastic experience: Love the BRC!!! Setting is so great, vibes are chill, just a really great bunch of people to be around. ALW, hero to all the short girls, is my favorite setter! Thanks to cry in the dojo for the video quarantine classes, they really kept us going.

Fantastic experience: First time for any climbing activity with two kids, ages 7 & 11. Very courteous and friendly staff. Gave a tour, answered our questions and treated us with respect even though we were out of state newbies. Our kids had a fantastic first experience climbing and are ready to go back again. The facility is amazing - climbing for every level. Good service all around but especially impressed with Lori's customer service!

Fantastic experience: Really chill atmosphere. The slide sold me.

Fantastic experience: This has a lot of different levels for all different levels of climbers. Good for anybody.

Fantastic experience: Awesome routes

Positive experience: First time.visit, we enjoyed it!! Nice routes, pricey but hey its Boulder Yo!

Fantastic experience: great gym, good community of people who go there and a nice variety of bouldering, top rope and lead routes. jack of all trades gym.

Fantastic experience: Nice rock climbing gym. Offers bouldering, lead, and top rope climbing as well as auto belay. Small gym up stairs with power racks and weights.

Fantastic experience: Safe, extremely fun, and great staff

Fantastic experience: An amazing Rock Gym and staff. Two huge rooms of climbing routes and a bouldering alcove always have great options to help me better my climbing. I love going a little later in the evening to find a more open gym but even when slightly more crowded everyone is respectfully with social distancing and space. Absolutely give this gym a try.

Positive experience: It's a decent place to climb with a good fitness facilities, although the bouldering area wasn't very big. The bouldering area does not use the standard boulder route rating system, which I was a little disappointed by. Some of the holds seemed to need a little cleaning. I noticed there weren't very many 5.9 routes. I would have liked to see more.

Fantastic experience: There were certainly walls to climb here

Fantastic experience: Almost as good as The Spot

Fantastic experience: Surprisingly reasonable prices for high quality climbing.

Fantastic experience: Best climbing gym experience and community I’ve encountered. Definitely coming back! Huge fan of these auto-belays

Fantastic experience: Helpful and fun for any climbers from beginners to advanced

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great price.

Fantastic experience: I've held a membership at all of the gyms in Boulder over the years, and BRC is by far the best gym in terms of quality staff, great routes, and awesome amenities, especially for the price you pay.

Fantastic experience: Love this place, really bummed that all the gyms are closed. Affordable membership, friendly staff, and auto belays are all pluses.

Fantastic experience: Great people, good times, and a lot of smiles. They do their best to keep climbing affordable and fun. Offering everything from bouldering to fitness classes.

Fantastic experience: Such a fun place to go rock climbing or have a group event . Also has a decent weight lifting gym . I just wish they had a few more beginner stuff , but most of the people seemed fairly advanced so it fit their needs

Positive experience: The route setting here is really varied and very well done. No guest passes for members is a huge bummer.

Fantastic experience: The BRC, in my opinion, is the best rock gym in Boulder. I've been coming here for 9 years now and I don't ever see myself switching climbing gyms. The staff is wonderful, the route setters are awesome and the vibe is awesome too.

Fantastic experience: Great fun and indoor training for rock climbing. Awesome routes, staff and instruction if needed.

Fantastic experience: Nice staff and decent routes to practice

Fantastic experience: Best climbing gym in town

Fantastic experience: Staff is cool, routes are fun even if you just boulder, tons of belay and autobelay options, weight room filled to the brim with equipment, showers, free coffee until 11?? I will save money by coming here to get my morning cup(s), and I'll get a workout in too! Already being cheaper than anything back home in NC with better amenities and perks makes it hard to beat, AND THEN they hit you with the fact that there's no sign up fee.

Fantastic experience: A great place for people of all ages to come and send it

Fantastic experience: Love this place- great routes and enough auto belays to stop by and climb on your own for a bit, but not too many to get in the way when climbing with a partner. The gym is nice and has all the equipment you’d need, and they have a nice schedule of group classes (which I can’t attest to the quality of because I’ve never attended any,) and community events. I can see how some may find there aren’t enough low level routes, but I kind of prefer that.

Fantastic experience: Great family atmosphere