It is one of the most rewarding and exciting things I've done in my entire life. I have a lifelong…read morefear of heights. This adventure made me confront my fears. The guides Mike and Luke were simply amazing. So are all the folks in their staff. Both are experts in what they do. I have low athletic aptitude and combined with my apprehension of heights, the guides went an extra mile to show me the techniques to navigate through the terrain. Because of fear of heights, my brain would freeze and the guides expertly helped me get unstuck by telling me where to step and the order of steps to take. The view outside was stunning. Never in my life would I have imagined climbing a mountain and exploring it through impassable terrain. Never in my life would I have imagined I could traverse through this type of seemingly impassable terrain. I was so close to not showing up due to fear of heights and I feel elated and blessed I did. I also want to point out that the guides put safety first and they know exactly what to do to keep everyone safe. For example, they would notice if the rope was tangled even before I did. They also closely monitor us to make sure we succeed. The staff are also knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, it was amazing and I am blessed to confront my fears with expert guidance from the team.

The Tahoe Via Ferrata was a highlight of our trip. The team at Alpineglow Glow expeditions is top…read morenotch, and a special shout-out to our guide Isaac! He was very attentive to our parties needs, our group of six had people from age 8 to 66 years old and Issac made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. My only regret is only booking the 2hr tour, next time we are definitely doing the 4hr trip. The route itself is well maintained and fun for people that have never climbed, to the experienced climber. I highly recommended Tahoe Via Ferrata at Palisades Tahoe for a fun family outing!

Always love me a rock climbing gym! The location is super convenient - right in south Tahoe. Was…read morethrilled to see a gym so close to my AirBnB. They have rope climbs and bouldering. A day session is $25 but they have a cheaper rate for certain drop in hrs so ask if you have flexibility. There is also a sauna which is lovely. The only downside is that it is very small. I went for bouldering only and it's one large room and that's it. It was fine for 1-2 sessions but if I'm a regular, I'd really want a bigger gym with more routes. That said, any rock climbing gym in the community is always a big big plus for me!

Nightlife in Tahoe? Climbing gym :)…read more I love checking out climbing gyms wherever I go, and I thought Blue Granite was pretty good! Disclaimer: this is only based on my one time experience here. The gym is located a bit of outskirts of town but since I stayed a bit out, it was only 5 mins drive. Super cute building sitting in a forest, small parking lot but I didn't have trouble finding parking. Workers are required to give you a tour of the gym and mine was very friendly and thorough. The gym has little touches here and there to make it special. There is a partner board where people leave their information and names, how cute is that? Also, I enjoyed browsing through the climbing artworks they displayed in the hallway. Lastly, I loved how they up-cycled ropes for bathroom curtains. The route settings are fun! Since the wall space is precious, the settings can be compact. Lots of different colors of holds to identify and read. I'd say the grading is somewhat on the same level of Movement gyms in the bay, so slightly harder than the touchstones. The vibe is chill and friendly, not super packed, kids aren't running around, I personally got tired of the music towards the end though, but that was it. I didn't get to try their yoga/Lyra/Dance classes, but it's so cool they offer those especially Lyra or Aerial classes which you may have to pay $40-$50 for in the Bay Area. Will definitely be back!

It's hard for me to leave a mixed review because I live in this small town with about 20K people so…read morereviewing something critically when there's a high chance my kids go to school with whoever manages this place isn't my favorite. I've been clicking "like" on all HAF posts on Instagram and Facebook since they opened the Truckee location so I think I can qualify as a super-fan. With that background... Pros (Truckee location): It's clean. The equipment is well maintained. The routes are great! Love the route-setter's names is included on every route. (Great job setting cool routes!). The rentals (shoes and harness) are cheap and they've had all the sizes I've needed for guests - the rentals are clean and it's easy/fast to check out. The people in the gym are friendly and appropriate (no weird meat-market vibe going on). Enough weights to get core exercises done even when it's busy. There's three areas to do weight machines so if one area is busy I just move to another area. When they close at night, there's plenty of heads up and the staff is friendly about getting everyone out. Parking can be tight at times but I have always found a spot. The lockers have Apple and Android phone chargers in them so when you're done working out, your phone is charged up too! Bathrooms are clean too - never seen a mess in there. Cons: The 2 other posts before mine are 100% accurate which is what caused me to leave this review. I'll echo the 2 negative points here: 1. The pricing (for kids) on the website and in the office isn't accurate. You must do 2 adults first (even if the people aren't adults) before you do the $45 child add on. This is terrible for single parents (of course) and isn't even really fair because children (under 14?) can't use the weights and must be supervised at all times so they can't even use the whole gym, so why bill children at the same rate as adults? Asked them to update the website so at least people would have expectations set correctly but no response. 2. The whole front office part of the gym is terribly frustrating. The waivers are miserable. The staff don't understand how to explain to people how to do them. I think the staff hate them. Adding someone to your plan causes you to have to redo everything. I tried to bring one of my son's middle school friends and it was a nightmare. The other dad ended up just driving over to do it. Every time I've needed to talk to someone at the front desk (except for rentals) it's been really bad. Expect a nightmare and you'll be fine. The good news is if you can survive the *ultra* frustrating part of getting into the gym, you'll very likely end up enjoying your experience there. Whoever owns HAD Truckee, I'm sorry for the critical review, will modify it rapidly or remove it if you ping me! Please don't TP my house!

Pros: - the rack room is great…read more- good selection of new equipment - gym area is clean - cheapest gym option in truckee (but that's not saying much) Cons: - equipment/sauna repairs take forever - locker rooms not very clean/well maintained - employees consistently no-show, making the 6am opening extremely unreliable - management seems to prefer being combative with customers over trivial things rather than doing what makes sense (just put a dirty towel receptacle by the exit already) - WAY overpriced, ridiculous fees, horrible guest pass options, and arbitrary restrictions on membership benefits, even though you're paying full price (and then some) for said membership - they unapologetically jump on every opportunity they can to GOUGE you with extra fees, requirements, and irrelevant timelines to initiate/cancel, etc...and they seem almost proud to do so

First thing, I've been climbing at this gym for quite a while. I like going here specifically for…read moretop roping, since it's one of the best spots in Reno to top rope, and the bouldering is quite competitive. A big highlight for this gym is what they do for their members and the events they have. There is an online sign-up sheet on the website and a calendar that lets you know the free climb nights. There is a limit for free sign-ups (day pass) after the limit, it's a discounted price. Stop by on a free climb night check and see if rockclibing is a sport you want to pursue! Great staff and people always there to help and support .

I am not a climber but do have some punch passes to drop in. We have taken our daughter to do some…read moreof the bouldering and it's nice they have the levels for kids to start out with. She has also done a day camp prior and that was a great experience from a parent perspective. She overall had fun but was nervous since it was a new sport. I have used the exercise equipment as well, which is good but it can be busy because the focus are the climbing walls with the supplement. They offer group classes as well. I have not done them yet, but my plan is to do some of the Yoga. I like that they are community inclusive. There are different nights at the gym and there have been events where there are local vendors showcasing their products.

We did this hike starting at Olympic Village and it is challenging at times. Also due to the…read morelateness in the summer some of the waterfalls we passed were but a trickle. On a Saturday the trail wasn't crowded but wasn't empty either. Free parking at base camp.

We were really pleased with this hike. We had 3 kids with us (ages 6,8 &9) so were not able to do…read morethe entire hike, but what we did hike was beautiful. As it is fall, there were gorgeous colors, yet the water wasn't running. Be sure to wear hiking shoes or at least a shoe with a good grip as this hike includes some rock climbing. I brought my poles which came in handy. I can't wait to return when the fall is running.

I am so thankful to Chris for an incredibly memorable and fun first experience climbing outside. I…read morehave been climbing indoors for about 5 months and it was super to have such an experienced, patient, and encouraging coach outside. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and safe. I appreciated that he took the time to teach me the basics but also adjusted to what I was doing, providing tips for how I could improve. His coaching style would be well-suited for both newbies and experienced folks because of his deep knowledge and passion for rock climbing. I would love climb with him again at Donner Summit as well as when he is in Joshua Tree. I had a really super time--thank you, Chris!!

We have been climbing in a gym for last nine years or so, but not so much outdoor. One day we…read moredecided to go climbing outdoor in Tahoe/Truckee area. This time we had a 3-year old kid with us and no time for planning a trip or knowledge about how difficult the approach is going to be with a little kid. I contacted Chris and told him our story. He was great! He told us what to bring and what to do, even brought little shoes and a harness for the kid! Chris was professional and attentive to detail, and he was really-really good with children and adult too. His climbing tips were always helpful, and on time, we always feel safe and in good hands. We even learned few new techniques and tricks despite us climbing regularly for last nine years. It was my husband birthday-gift-mini-vacation, and I glad we choose Chris. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

I haven't been a member at a regular gym in a couple of decades, so joining here has been a fun…read morechange. The equipment is fairly new and in good shape. There's a nice variety of dumbbells, barbells with three weightlifting stations, and two full rooms of lifting equipment. They also have a Body Pump room with kettlebells, jump boxes, TRX bands, and a great space for stretching. One of the big attractions is the climbing wall, and they also seem to offer fun camps for kids. Just note that renting the harness and shoes is an extra cost on top of your membership. The locker rooms were recently remodeled, but you wouldn't really know it. The facility still looks a bit dated and some areas could use repair. The vibe is good overall, and the staff is pleasant, although not quite as welcoming as I'm used to at other gyms. That said, I'm still glad to have High Altitude as a convenient neighborhood gym.

I'm not a rock climber an was just looking for a gym that had a weekly rate for me while I was up…read morein Tahoe for some R&R. This had all the equipment I needed and staff was great. Especially Skye who remembered my name and would always chat with me which was another awesome "building community" aspect. Will be back next time we're up at the lake.

This is the spot! If you're looking for something to do here…read morein the Reno area only minutes away from downtown Reno this is the place to come. I know there is a climbing gym located downtown Reno right on Virginia Street named Basscamp but this place has way more to offer! They have a lot of top roping and lead climbing available for those that are experienced. They offer bouldering as well too with many routes! I have been climbing in the same for over 10 years and I would recommend it to anybody looking to get started with rock climbing. They offer equipment rentals and they will teach you what to do if need be. Next time you have free time and are looking for something even if you've never done it before check this place out!

I do love this more local place. It's in the corner of a strip mall. Most people wouldn't know it's…read morethere, but it's actually a decent size. I've been here a few times, but most recently took my little one on a Sat. I think there was a bday party or family group that was going on. It' was quite busy with many kids. I don't mind that. But there was only one worker so he was doing rental equipment, and money and giving people rules and getting auto belays that went up and belaying kids. It seemed like too much for one person. We had to wait quite a bit to just check in before getting started. I didn't mind too much, but we were already functioning on a really tight window. I would imagine that guy was stressed out too. I felt bad for him. Hopefully north peak can arrange for more than one person on Sat afternoons.

Best climbing gym I've ever been to. What an amazing place and business to have in Grass Valley…read more It's huge, with plenty of climbing options for all levels to experience. It is also impeccably clean. You can buy chalk and rent shoes at the facility. This business is ran by an amazing, local family as well. I can't wait to go back. Gold Crush Climbing Gym is an Absolute Gem in Grass Valley.

This is a gem of a climbing gym that we are so lucky to have in our area! They change up the…read morebouldering walls often so you don't get bored and the staff is awesome- in particular Shona! My kids go to a charter school of which they are a vendor so we are able to use school funds . There was a mix up where we weren't going and the school was being billed but it was partly a mistake on my part. Shona refunded the money which shows what a stand up business this is and one of the reasons why I highly recommend it!!

I love this gym! It's more of a bouldering gym but it has a wicked price of only $30/month (yearly…read moremembership). There's free yoga and core classes for members and you get a free pass for a friend once a month. It seems everyone agrees that it's a "soft" gym - the V-ratings are easier to complete than the same rating at a different gym but man it makes you feel good! I think we just have really good setters who understand the flow of the climb. Community night is on Tuesday and you meet tons of like-minded climbers there!

Came here to do rock climbing but realized it was boulder climbing. Which means no safety straps,…read more shorter paths and cushy trampoline like landing Mat. We did this to get out of house. Crazy amount of snow so not much outdoor activities accessible for my energetic 10 years old. The front staff was great and informative. The crowd of climbers is very unique. Young trendy urban look and of course in fantastic shape. My daughter was nervous at first and took a minute to shake off her shyness. But she started tackling it like the champ she is. And best of all some of other climbers gravitated to helping recommend some things to help and cheering her own. By the time we left she was properly tired out and left with a beaming. We will be back and I may even try to climb next time