Boulder Rock Club - Boulder, Colorado

Danielle Galbraith

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

Eliot Rocks

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.

Rhonda Platten

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.

Alexander Radnaev

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

Oksana Koval

Great staff and the gym is suitable for kids!

Charlie H

*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.

Лев Раднаев

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.

Thaig3r

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.