As a disciplined gym pro that has visited several gyms throughout major cities, i do enjoy High…read moreAltitude Truckee as a home gym for its cleanliness and variety of workout equipment. People are very athletic here and that's encouraging. Yes sometimes the men's locker room is stinky during rush hour and its okay cuz i'll go first thing in the morning and i notice they have a nightly cleaner. Overall, the ambiance is great with appropriate background music. The only issues ever have been the dauna that broke down a couple months ago but that usually is common in high volume gyms, especially when the heater is abused. This is a tourist/transient town so im sure it's not the regulars that mistreat it. The sauna was really hot yesterday especially for its large size. I love the fact that there's a water bucket and ladle to keep the experience prime. Last Sunday sucked though because apparently they closed an hour earlier than their posted schedule. It's understandable as i do know they are looking for a new manager, says the ad they posted. I believe they'll get a solid manager soon maybe one that can help with both locations as i frequent the one in Incline way more. Thats a great location as well. Hardly ever any issues. The owners do great with both and i'm excited to see who the new manger is.

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

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.

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!

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.

My first via ferrata experience! I have seen the ones in EU and have been wanting to go. I had no…read moreidea Tahoe had it which is the closest to me. I signed 3 of us up for the 4hours one. It's fairly easy I would say. I thought it was going to be more intense and tougher. I loved the course. Our group paced through it pretty fast. We finished in less than 4hrs and would have finished much sooner if we didn't stop at the top for long. Definitely recommend!

A fun activity with friends or family. We did the 3 hour expedition mid week, so it was not…read morecrowded. It takes about an hour of gearing up, waiting, driving, and a short walk--the rest is spent climbing. You are attached to a cable about 95% of the time and there are a ton of hand and foot holds, so it is very safe. It isn't rock climbing and not much strategy or skill is involved, but the scenery is glorious and the entire thing is super fun. We went up to a little over 7,000 feet. Our guide, Sam, was great, too.

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.

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!!

Becca is great with our autistic twins. She is patient with them and kind. If we had to drive three…read morehours to have swim lessons with her we would do it. We would recommend her to anyone for swimming, climbing, skiing lessons.

We can't recommend Becca enough! She has been our son's swim instructor for the past year. Our son…read morelikes the water, but he lacked the safety techniques. Becca made him a safe swimmer and improved all of his skills. Specifically, Becca used various, innovative techniques to encourage our son to try new things and eventually swim on his own. She tailored his swim lessons to accommodate his busy nature! We can't say enough positive things about Becca. We also received status newsletters that explained our son's strengths, improvements, and plan going forward. Our son looked forward to his time with Becca and will miss her greatly.

Beautiful indoor bouldering gym in the middle of Sacramento…read more Parking: free with plenty of spaces in the complex. The facility is easy to find with large signs on the building and entrance. Restroom: generally clean, with 3 stalls per gender and locker rooms available. Soap was not refilled in one of the restrooms during my visit. I've climbed at many gyms before, but this location stood out because of a very strong odor upon entering. It was much stronger than the typical "climbing gym smell." The receptionist mentioned it was likely from climbing shoes. The gym may benefit from improved ventilation and deeper sanitization/drying of rental shoes. Plenty of activity areas: kids climbing section, routes with various difficulty levels, grip exercise area, weightlifting area, cardio area, one ping pong table, bar area, and open seating/storage spaces for belongings while climbing. The routes are color-coded by difficulty: green is the easiest, followed by blue, up to black for the hardest routes. Some gray holds appear to function as safety/additional assistance holds that can be used if needed. They also host college nights with student discounts. Members can bring one guest for free, and rental shoes are $5. Else adult day pass is $30. Overall, a good bouldering gym with lots of amenities and climbing options, though ventilation and shoe sanitation could be improved.

Our group visited this location as part of a team building event. Check in was a breeze. You have…read moreto sign a waiver and they need to double check your ID but after that you are good to go. Staff was helpful and friendly. This place? Wow big open and nice airy location. Lots of space and chairs. Our group had a nice location set up for the event and multiple staff members to help out the littles. This place also has a cafe and some beers on tap which is just another awesome addition. Bathrooms were clean and they also had locker rooms. Add to the equipment they had around and this is really great place for workout or exercising. One final thing is that they allow outside food, so for events you just pay for that and all the food and drinks are up to you. Quite an awesome place for a group team building event!

We came here to hike on the way to Lake Tahoe on Labor Day weekend. Surprisingly there's some…read morestreet parking outside the parking gate. Came with kids and they loved it's it's super easy paved road for just 1/2 mile Don't forget to get your junior badge Also no food indoor but can eat your own food outside at the benches

This is a beautiful park and we had a great location (127) with water at our site and bathrooms…read morejust yards away. But, Hwy 80 is probably less than 200 yards away and there's a train track above the camp. I remember lying in our tent thinking, "what is that noise? It's just constant." No Doppler effect of approaching traffic, just a solid din. Sorry to say we decided to visit the town (beautiful) and enjoy a shop or two (loved Cornerstone Bakery; stop in and grab a few things, as their pastries are superb) and decided to break camp early and enjoy a quiet night sleep. I don't mind clanging pots to keep the bears away, but incessant freeway traffic noise was just miserable. We'll return, but visit another site (there's lots to see here).