Mission Cliffs

Positive experience: Mixed feelings about this gym. I felt like their practices with belay testing were unsafe after witnessing a staff member give a single day belay certification to a child who didn’t properly know how to belay, and who was being taught to belay while being tested. The climbing was fun, and I felt safe personally since my partner and I have been climbing for years. Their work out area was nice as well. Just felt uncomfortable with their policies regarding belay certs.

Positive experience: Great although it can be overwhelmingly packed at times. Lots of top roping and a good amount of bouldering too

Fantastic experience: Sizable gym — better for rock climbing than bouldering (Dogpatch Boulders better). Enough gym equipment though every machine might be taken during peak hours. Sauna a plus!

Fantastic experience: One of the best climbing gyms in the city, with areas to top climb, boulder and lead climb, weight rooms, yoga and spin classes and ability to rent gear. Definitely gets crowded after work and on weekends but when you see it (and given its proximity to the city) you see why. Also love that they let kids of any age join, provided they're supervised. Sweet spot. Currently, Covid restrictions are lifting and masks are optional. Well ventilated and big open space.

Fantastic experience: Great top roping and a smaller bouldering area on the second floor. Check out the stretching area on top of the yoga room! Love that they open at 6am on weekdays