I found out about this place through a Groupon and we've never been rock climbing before but the orientation was easy and only took 5-10 minutes. They have bouldering and lots of different walls from basic to extremely advanced climbing, they also have tight rope and a weight rack set. We had a lot of fun at this place trying out everything, staff was so nice, the rental equipment were in good shape, everything was super clean, the population of regulars who came here were very respectful and kind. Pictures don't show how large the space is, I was impressed. If I was going to get into climbing regularly, I would come to this gym! read more

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Staff not at all helpful with the paperwork. Having an issue signing in and both gentleman couldn't care less. They could see my frustration (to the point I cursed under my breath)but they didn't look like they wanted to be bothered. Rather than deescalate the situation they escalated it to the point that I left. Too busy doing other things to be helpful. First and last time I will be here. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Front entrance - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

First off, they offer a military discount and when paying for our 3 kids to enter we were informed it only applies to the service member only. Additionally, while my 14 year olds were learning how to put the harness on the employee stated "I already told you 8 times to make it tight and if you die it's not my fault you already signed the waiver." Lastly, my kids came home with messed up hands because providing chalk as part of the equipment isn't included and costs extra. I would not recommend this place to anyone. If the employee doesn't actually want to do their job and teach people how to properly wear the harness (the basics) then he shouldn't be employed by this company because his negligence is going to lead to a major accident. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. Coming from someone who's been climbing indoor and outdoor for almost a decade, this is hands down the most unsafe climbing gym I have ever been to. From exposed plywood, broken auto belays held together with duct tape, decade old ropes and an unqualified staff, this gym should be deemed unsafe to anyone who is actively involved in rock climbing. The staff was going through a safety course going over top rope, and had tied both figure eight knots wrong and was extremely disrespectful when I offered my insight about how the knot was NOT PROPERLY TIED. Long story short, I wouldn't take my friend's, family or even kids here. I would highly recommend going elsewhere. p.s. the owner writing unprofessional reviews on yelp says everything. Nice! read more

Nice staff with good attitude, rental gear is in good condition and well priced! 10/10 will continue to support!

This place is not a place. It's my rock climbing family and home. When I'm not outdoors at a crag, my best friend Laura and I are here. Even more exciting, my hubby enjoys coming here too! Karl and Kyle are absolutely amazing peeps! They will literally show you the ropes around this climbing facility! You can feel safe too with these challenging times because they have a counter so you can check online to see the current climbers there in real time AND they are so good about enforcing mask safety. The routes are classified by color not tape, so it's easy to spot routes as you're climbing. They change the bouldering problems often so you are constantly challenged and growing as a climber. They have different learning groups and classes for both adults and younglings alike. Currently, they are working on getting lead walls put in, which is unbelievably exciting to see! read more

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Are you looking to have a summer camp for your kid?You have to check out Ape Index rock climbing gym. There may be other gyms around the valley but no one going to give you bang for your buck like Ape Index! This Summer camp is a fun camp plus you get a T-shirt lunch and a way to exhaust your kid Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm! By the way at less than $10 per hour what else can you ask for?! read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We have been here multiple times and have always had a great experience. I think what sets this climbing gym apart from others is that they have auto belays on many of the walls. It is nice not having to worry about belaying someone. They have plenty of options for difficulty levels. Would highly recommend! read more

While visiting the area over the weekend, I took my boys (9,11). My boys are not experienced climbers, but the staff and environment of the gym were very welcoming and supportive. The auto-belay systems were great, and I could safely supervise both climbing at the same time. There were plenty of great options for beginners and the boys had ample opportunity to spend the time they needed to get very comfortable with climbing. We had a great time and hope to be back! read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Climbing wall with auto-belay - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

The coolest rock climbing gym I've been to. So many different areas. The employees were kind and very friendly and helpful. I brought my whole family for my bday and we will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Great facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We came for a day of climbing and lasted about an hour. It was a great work out. I wish they had more automatically assisted climbing ropes so you can climb without needing another person. The faculty was clean and the prices reasonable. Will be back soon. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Was excited to try a new gym out of state. Staff was friendly upon arrival. Waited about 15 minutes for orientation. Toprope section that also allowed bouldering required moving crashpads around. Actual bouldering section was incredibly small, poorly maintained and lacked any creativity for routes. Padding was deteriorating. There is always is a certain level of risk when climbing, but I felt like I would get hurt if I continued after sending one route. I went downstairs to request a refund having only climbed for about 3 minutes. They refused a refund stating that they would only issue a refund if I had injured myself and had only been there around 5 minutes. They provided me an email to request a refund. Pass on this gym if you are from out of town. read more

The boys had a blast. The A/C worked great and they have several options for difficulty levels for climbing. Auto belay and assist belay options and the staff were very friendly and helpful to explain and set us up. After an hour and a half of goofing off and stretching this has now become a favorite for the kiddos! read more

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Very underrated gym that should receive more support from others across the valley. Great staff and great facility.

I dropped in to climb while visiting my in laws for the week. The staff was helpful, attentive, and eager to have me visit. The drop in fee with equipment was $25 and $4 for a small bag of chalk. They also offer first responder discounts. This is very reasonable and I was happy to support their business. They had some unique features that were really fun to climb and some really challenging problems that I hope to get back to soon. Come visit, climb, challenge yourself, and grow as an athlete. read more

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We had a great time climbing here. We had gotten a Groupon, so the price was affordable and came with shoe rental. They have a ton of different climbing routes. They were also super helpful teaching us how to do everything. I would definitely go back! read more

Great staff, great projects. Always friendly people working. Got a ton of auto belays if you don't have many climbing partners. The bouldering section is also a lot of fun with a splatter cave as well. Thanks guys. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

I have only been a couple times now but will continue to for a long time. Got a monthly membership for a great price and made some good friends there. Met the owners and many employees. All of which do a wonderful job. read more

My husband took myself an out kids for a family day and we all fell in love with this gym we signed up for a membership that same day. Now we go at least one to two times a week. The staff is absolutely amazing and so friendly! Highly recommend them!!! read more

My kids attended their summer camp this week and had a blast! They said that all of the leaders were very nice and they loved the food. Thank you to Eli, Jacob, and Matt for creating an incredible memory for them! read more

The staff is always friendly and accommodating. My son enjoys coming here so much and they are always great about giving the best deal which I really appreciate! read more

Ape Index rocks! Amazing staff, wonderful location, and awesome routes for top roping and bouldering. I recently started climbing here and became a member after my first visit here because the experience was that great. The community here is welcoming and easygoing. If you are looking for a new gym to join in the area or for something fun to do with friends or family, I highly recommend rock climbing at Ape Index. They have something to climb for people of all experience levels. Ape Index is now under new ownership & has recently been renovated so disregard any negative older reviews on here. The gym is clean, air conditioned, & there are lockers and shelves to place your belongings. Overall a great establishment and I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Globe Wall - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Ape index is a tucked away gem of a climbing gym, my girlfriend and I started climbing here in august 2022, all the staff were so nice to us that by the end of our first session we bought memberships! I highly recommend ape index for all climbers new and old, they have great programs for kids and clubs for adults as well as specials events most weeks! An amazing community and so happy to call ape index my home gym! read more

Great place. Tons of different routes for all levels of climbers. They change the walls up sometimes so there's always something new. They have belay, auto belay, and free climbing upstairs. read more

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Ok. They didn't have chalk for me to use . Very kind. Had to do a lot of sighing. I had a few moments were I didn't feel safe be of the top rope thing Other that it was good read more

This place is great. I love top rope, and this is one of the best places to go indoor in Phoenix. I'm a broke college kid, so the cheap membership is a huge bonus. Check it out! read more

Very surprised to find out that my daughter's Christmas gift money ($200 credit)that her Grammy gave her for climbing did not transfer with the new ownership. I have never experienced such poor customer service. They didn't even offer 10% or 20% of her previous credit. All of her Christmas money that was gifted by her Grammy is completely gone because the new ownership didn't care to offer a portion of the previous credit, just to exemplify good customer service. We will definitely be looking for another gym. They didn't even offer to throw in a chalk bag rental for free when they delivered the news that she lost all of our credit due to the change in ownership. To me, that does not sound like very good business, especially for a new business owner. I would think they would want to set a good tone for their customer base, especially those that have been going to them for quite some time. Not a great way to start, from the new ownership. It's a bummer, because we really liked the gym. Don't think we will be returning in the future. read more

I LOVE climbing here! The routes are changed frequently; making you come back time and time again. I think it's awesome how they let your save a project if you ask. From what I can tell, they really listen to their climbers! It feels like you're hanging out with friends more than you being a customer when it comes to the staff. They're always willing to help out or give some advice on the crux of a route and are super friendly. Overall I wish I could give a 6/5 star, and plan to come back as soon as they open up again on May 18th!!! read more

One of the worst climbing gyms I have been to. I am a fairly serious climber and climb 3-4x a week and have climbed in many gyms across the country. While all of them are different, I would say that I've had a positive experience at most all of them. Ape Index was disappointing, to say the least. Note: This review is more aimed for people who climb on a regular basis. As a first time climber, this place might be an alright option for you. I used to work at a climbing gym part time (and also set routes/etc) and have climbed in a variety of places. Pros: The price was fairly affordable for the day pass and you also could get gear (harness and shoes) for fairly cheap as an add on. Cons: The facility was very hot and not air conditioned. The setting was abysmal and you could tell the routes hadn't been changed in a very long time. Tape was falling off the routes and the holds were very slick and greasy. There was no consistency in terms of the route dispersion (the routes were spread out and there was wasted space everywhere). More on the setting: There were little feet anywhere, there were few options in terms of easy-moderate routes, and the overall moves made no sense (I am nowhere close to a professional climber, but we can generally do most 11s-12s in the gym and have a lot of experience). Overall, I would never climb here as a regular. This might be a good option if you have a lot of friends and are a part of the community, but as far as a facility for a serious rock climber, I would find another place. read more

So friendly, helpful, and patient. They took the time to instruct us and help us to climb in areas that would be safe for us. It was a really busy day because there was a birthday party going on but there was plenty of room for us to climb. It was a little warm in there but we had water and drinking fountain. I really liked our instructor because he had to repeat himself several times as it was quite noisy. And yet, he patiently smiled and repeated himself again. I would totally recommend going here. It was so much fun! read more

So much fun!!! Equipment is clean and there are lots of different rock walls, and even a tight rope!!

I came here the day after Thanksgiving, having been informed by a coworker of their Black Friday promotion. The cost was pretty awesome with the deal for the day. This was my first experience on a climbing wall and the staff here were great at equipping and preparing us for our first experience. I loved it, so much that I want to continue climbing. They also have two auto belay devices, so you can climb in two locations without a buddy (I'd love to know if they have a means of connecting solo climbers with a belay partner). For me, Ape Index is not a viable option as it's a pretty great distance from my home, otherwise I'd definitely look more into coming here. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Onde of the climbing alleys. And kids /family friendly! - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

The front staff are really friendly and helpful with the belaying tutorial. The gym is clean and fun! The color codes could be displayed in more places, but it's not a big deal. We used a Groupon but would definitely come back in the future. read more

I'm new to rock climbing, but after just a couple of visits at Ape Index I'm definitely looking into a membership! I love the test of personal strength and it's a great, clean environment to build yourself as any level climber! Great patience with the staff as well! Everyone I have interacted with has been more than helpful! read more

Great experience. It was our first time here. Nice variety of walls. Check online for savings. read more

Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym - Gyms Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

No Ac but did have big blower fans. Being on the north side of phoenix there are not to many climbing gyms to choose from with out a long drive. The price has increased over the last year for a membership. The main thing is you need to have a person to climb with. they do have three self pulleys but they have so many other walls to climb that you miss out if you go alone. The staff is awesome and are really help full. Discount for saying I am a good monkey for first time, they have groupons once in a while, and Wednesday is normally ladies night. read more

* Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym offers a safe, controlled environment to practice. * Super convenient * Allows you to try the sport with quality rented gear before investing in your own. * There are routes for all levels of ability. * The staff is thorough in both the climbing and belaying training. They are also close at hand for questions and tips. They are all longtime, experienced climbers. read more

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Sorry, I really gave this place a fair try but I couldn't stay. It's close to my house but I'd rather take a longer drive for a better and more enjoyable workout. I boulder V3 to V6 and the climbs and atmosphere here are not helping me advance. I like the owner and setters, but the gym is worn, a bit dirty and manly built for lead climbing. There are no top outs and the ropes get in the way, especially if you want to traverse. I found myself repeating most of the same problems each time I visited after competing the few new routes they added. Average week, 3 visits. Try it if you want. Some seem to like it, I wish it worked for me:( Pros Readable price Nice staff Convenient location Cons Not clean No matted floor Mostly for rope climbs No top outs Not color code Odd problems Mismatched holds A bit unsafe read more

Came to the gym for a day trip and had a great experience! Would definitely recommend, the staff are great and the walls are fun and diverse. read more

Great experience here at this gym! Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. There are great route options which I thoroughly enjoy changing up things instead of being stuck in one or two routes. Also I feel like the price options are reasonable as well. I'd highly recommend this gym. read more