Nice gym overall, a little on the smaller side but good tall walls with toprope, autobelay, and…read morelead for the ropes folks. Bouldering section is small but can spend a good hour or two in the area. I am glad they switched over from color/circuit grading to the V scale. Lunch passes are only good for a year, don't forget. @azfitfoodfun

We absolutely love Cliffhangers! When friends visit from out of state, we always take them here…read more Great for singles, couples or families. Spots fill up fast so sometimes you have to wait to climb but we usually just take turns. Nice little counter on the 3rd floor also to grab a water or beer.

Not kid friendly. It's more of a fitness workout gym for teens and adults. Wasted money to find…read morethis out after about 10 minutes.

A heads up from the get-go, this is not a rope-based climbing gym. They're in a warehouse without…read morehigh ceilings so top rope and course setting including clip-in points is not a thing here. There is another place in Boone for that, though admittedly their hours are much shorter. I was happy to find this place open on a Saturday evening until 10pm. There's plenty of wall space if there are just a few climbers here but I bet it can easily get crowded. There is lots of other equipment for cross training, but most of it is quite dated. Like something your dad or uncle had in their garage in their teens and 20s. A rusted fan-bike and nylon wrapped, thin foam padded bench. There's a cool "moon board" on the opposite side of the gym at a 40 degree angle. I personally have a hard enough time climbing vertical walls though. There are some rings and balls suspended from the ceiling for you to impress your friends or yourself with some gymnastics level moves. And of course lots of fingerboard options. Normally a Saturday would be packed I bet but I came in during an event elsewhere in town that was specifically popular with the climbing types. So I basically had the gym to myself. At a price of $14 (I brought my own shoes and chalk, not sure if they rent them) it was in line with the gym back home in Charlotte. There's a waiver process that will take you a few minutes to complete. The bathrooms are large and there's a relatively limited amount of cubby space to put your stuff. The hand holds felt tight and I didn't find a single spinner. I was able to clear all of their V0s, most of their V1s and one of their V2s. As you can see I'm barely a bouldering beginner but I will say these seemed to fall in line with my expectation for difficulty. Lastly, the music choice for the evening I was there was not kid friendly and not really to my liking. I imagine it would be different on crowded days or if children were here. All considered though, I would definitely come back.

Grant you have an awesome TEAM. It was a delight to meet the best FEMALE GUIDES EVER - Racheal and…read moreJess. we had a blast with Racheal and you will see us again. What a very experienced and professional group. Stay blessed and NEVER QUIT COL BEN & Griselle Mitchell , Angel and Gizelle !!! Stay Safe

Where to start! I made a reservation for a party of 4 at noon and we got there it was super…read moredisorganized. So the employees were scrambling with a few guest. They ignored us until 12:30 then Ruben one of the employees stated are you going tubing and I told him to look at our reservation it was for kayak. So then the unload of the kayaks that we filled with dirt and ants. Finally, Ruben calls us to the launch area and asks my husband to help him pull the kayaks in the water! After on the river we had to get out of the kayaks as the river was too low. So it was a river walking tour pulling the kayaks. After that get to the take out to be greeted by Ruben again. He stood on top of the hill and ask my husband to give him the paddles, and life jackets. If that wasn't enough he ask my husband to pull the kayak up hillside and to help him take the kayaks in top of the van. Also, the changing trailer was out of order as there were bees and wasp in them. I will not recommend this to anyone!i

Drive out to see chimney Rock. The drive there was winding with some rough roads. Still dealing…read morewith hurricane damage. We entered Park with no problems And paid the entrance fee which covers the elevator ride to the top exiting into the gift store. We then climbed to forty steps up to the rock. Stairs easily accessible and well maintained. The view was spectacular. They have several hikes in the area. They even have a short easy hikes for children.

Great park! Amazing views and hikes for all levels. My husband is handicapped and there was an…read moreelevator to get him to the top! Clean restrooms and friendly staff!

Fun for a ten year old to an experienced climber. Clean and the floors were soft!…read moreGood temperature inside. Lighting met obvious needs.

Did a small group lesson with Stewart on their First week back open. Not only was the lesson…read moreamazing but he was encouraging, exciting and overall very friendly. I've paid more at other rock climbing gyms for a fraction of what I got here. The gym itself is small but there are several paths that are challenging and exciting. I would highly recommend the outdoor wall as it is an adrenaline rush and super satisfying once you complete it. I will come back next time i'm in town!

Great spot to Goto and try something new. Went with the family to get out there and we were not…read moredisappointed. The staff was good and the area was as well.

We visited Charlotte for a week and got the chance to go on a guided climb. It was a great…read moreexperience Tito is a really good guy, super knowledgeable and will build the climb around your skill level. Originally I was contemplating taking our gear and going up on our own but having a local who knows the rock, the routes and not having to check an extra bag was 100% the right move. Love this outfit and will definitely be back.

I have never been to Charlotte NC before, and as I did my research on what to do, the US National…read moreWhitewater Center often came up as 1 of 2 must-visit attractions. Not being a real outdoorsy person, and only having whitewater rafted once, I felt the $89 day pass was very reasonable. I arrived at the USNWC at open time, and paid $13 for parking. Once parked, I lined up at the Outfitters center to sign up for activities. It was already busy, so I was probably in line for about 20 minutes to get my spot for whitewater rafting. They make it sound like you can only do whitewater rafting once, but after speaking to my guide, you can only have one reservation at a time. Once you finish you trip, you can immediately sign up again if there are spots. As I was there relatively early, I was schedule for a 10am rafting start, which gave me plenty of time to walk around the check out the area before getting to rafting. My general thoughts: - Whitewater rafting was terrific. It was the main focus of my visit, and completely made my day pass worth it. My guide was fun and informative. The conveyer belt bringing the raft back up was operational while I did it, but later in the day, it looked like the conveyer was out of service, so everyone had to carry the rafts back up, which is quite a bit of extra work. Between the heat and extra carrying, I decided not to go back, otherwise I would have. - The bin storage service made it easy to rent a bin to store my gear. It often had lines, so I would recommend minimize the number of times you need to access it. You can access as many times as you want. - I did the kayaking at the flatwater area. It was a much more relaxing area that you can go at your own-pace. - The ziplines were a bit disappointing, unless you pay extra for the longer lines. The lines that don't require reservations are very short, and frankly, not worth doing unless it's your first time trying it. - Most of the rock climbing areas were closed off, and the few areas open was packed with small children. So I decided not to try it. - Because by late day, it was getting uncomfortably hot, so i decided not to do the rope courses, but they looked pretty good. - Entry to the area is free, so a good number of visitors hang out just to have picnics and watch. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, only because of the whitewater rafting. It's much more affordable then what I could do back at home. The ziplines are good for first timers. Ropes courses looked good, and flatwater activities are nice to move at a more relaxed pace. I can see why it's a popular place.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a massive 1,300-acre…read morenon-profit outdoor recreation facility and an official U.S. Olympic Training Site. Located along the scenic Catawba River, it stands as the largest multi-sport outdoor adventure center in the world. The Water Features World's Largest Man-Made Whitewater River: Using a massive recirculating pump system holding 12 million gallons of water, the park features two distinct concrete channels providing Class II to IV rapids. Visitors can go whitewater rafting with a guide or tackle the rapids solo via whitewater kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Flatwater Activities: For a calmer pace, the center provides direct access to the adjacent Catawba River for serene flatwater kayaking and paddleboarding. Deep Water Solo: A highly unique 45-foot-high artificial climbing wall with multiple difficulty paths. It features no ropes or harnesses--if you lose your grip, you plunge directly into a 20-foot-deep pool below. Land & Aerial Adventures 40+ Miles of Trails: A massive, interconnected network of single-track trails woven throughout the forested property. It is heavily utilized year-round for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. Ropes & Ziplines: The park features over 20 different aerial ropes challenge courses, suspension bridges, and multiple ziplines stretching up to 1,500 feet long that glide high over the water canyons. Rock Climbing: A comprehensive climbing center that offers traditional bouldering and top-rope climbing walls. Community Lifestyle & Kids FeaturesWildwoods: A multi-acre, tree-canopied challenge and play area specifically engineered for younger kids and families.Festivals & Yoga: The center acts as a major local social hub, hosting massive seasonal festivals, over 400 yoga practices annually across various lawns, and the popular River Jam live music concert series.

My 18 year old and I decided to try a guided climbing experience while in town. What an outstanding…read moreexperience we had with our guide, Pete! From our first phone call to book our climbing adventure to the minute we left the parking lot at the trailhead, Pisgah Climbing was professional, prompt, attentive, safe and super fun. Our guide was quick to figure out our skill and knowledge level in order to customize our climbing so that we felt adequately challenged but not in over our heads. One of us was more capable than the other and yet we still each were given a chance to try different pitches, and even repel! Having a guide that was informed about the local area, wildlife, (brought bug repellent for chiggers, which we didn't know about), and made it easy for us to meet up and get to the trailhead made all the difference. The equipment they use is well maintained and this guide was highly skilled. He was a good teacher/coach too. An excellent guide can read people and make smart, quick decisions based on conversation to build trust quickly with the participants. We had not one iota of doubt in our guide. This was pricey for us, but worth every bit of the cost.

We have climbed both abroad and in the US with several guides. Pisgah's experience was superior at…read moreevery level, with great communication, impeccable scheduling, reminders, their instructors are knowledgeable and friendly, the locations are stunning and plenty challenging for all levels of climbing. Highly recommended!