Overall: Helpful staff from what I've experienced and a good variety of climbs. It's a meh on the…read morefacility. Vibe: Chill for the most part. A lot of serious climbers with a sprinkle of novices the times I've been. Space: Grungy. The air circulation in there is either very poor and/or the mats and place doesn't get deep cleaned enough. It smells like feet moreso than other gyms I've been to. The place is compact for the amount of climbs it has. Climbs: Nice variety of climbs that are fun and challenging. I like the natural wall in the back. Holds could be cleaner (i.e. some holds are so dirty you might mistake it for another color, feels extra greasy). The climbing tape markings are not well maintained (i.e. missing start tape so you're not sure what's considered the intended start).

I was visiting from out of town and my family and I wanted to do some climbing. We climb multiple…read moretimes a week at home and have been climbing for 4+ years now. I think this gym is highly underrated. It is mostly a bouldering gym and features a more compy style as well as tough out door feely boulders. The gym features crack climbing as well. The lead wall was temporarily shut down, but was used as another bouldering/crack climbing wall. The setting is 9/10 easily. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone who is interested or new to climbing. The staff was friendly, helpful, and interacted with us! Overall I'd say the gym was 9.5/10. Only reason it isn't 10/10 is that the gym was pretty warm. I'm there than that, one of the best gyms I've been to!

BRC deserves more than the 3.5 average it has right now…read more I can't comment on hearsay about managers or "uninspired" climbs (I am not a route-setter nor do I claim to be one) but BRC is pretty solid. The gym area is really nice, far surpassing The Spot Boulder (the other climbing gym BRC is usually being compared too). And unlike Movement Boulder, BRC has auto-belays so you don't need a partner to rope climb. BRC also has a small lounge area where you could theoretically work from (free WIFI) and free coffee and tea for members every morning until 11am. The biggest downside to BRC I'd say is that it's really a rope-climbing gym. The bouldering area has a lot to be desired if comparing it to The Spot (which in BRC's defense is a bouldering-specific gym). And though there are auto-belays, there's only about 1/2 dozen (I think?) so unless you have a partner to climb with most the climbing is inaccessible to you. On a side note, I do find the crowd at BRC about 20'ish years older than that at The Spot too. I received a free week at BRC after taking one of their belay classes and thoroughly enjoyed my time.

There are three main climbing gyms in Boulder and this is undoubtedly the worst of them…read more First and foremost, they offer the worst product at almost the exact same price. While Movement and The Spot have several gyms within driving distance of each other, the BRC charges nearly the same price for their single location. That means that members here are paying for less product than they would receive at other gyms. Second, the management is bad. The general manger exudes a kind of psycho energy as he stares at climbers through the front desk window. Multiple BRC youth team members have said that the managers make them feel uncomfortable. This has been going on for years and as far as I know they have done nothing to address it. Finally, the climbs at this gym are uninspired. There are a couple talented route setters on their staff, but the majority are inexperienced kids with an inflated sense of importance. It's truly amazing that a company that only needs to set a few routes per week is somehow putting out worse climbs than their competitors with 3x-5x the amount of setting.

Had a great experience here when visiting from out of town. Brandon at the front desk was super…read morecool and even loaned me his harness since the rentals are basically uncomfortable seat belts. The routes are great, the crowd is great, and the gym is well maintained. They have lead ropes they'll loan you, which was unexpected and awesome. I'll definitely return any time I'm in Boulder and can find a partner!

I had a wonderful first impression of the movement Boulder location. The staff at the front desk…read morewas really helpful and friendly and helping me get my waiver signed and get set up with rental equipment. I was meeting a group here and felt pretty intimidated because I am not an avid climber, but I felt so welcomed by the team at the front desk That I would definitely come back.

Was a loyal member for years. Fell on hard times, and cancelled my card without cancelling the gym…read moremembership here (I was on recurring payments for years and didn't recall the policy). I didn't use the gym that entire month, which staff acknowledged and knew about. Was threatened to be sent to collections over a month's fee after years of being a member and even hyping the gym on social media at times. The owners true colors came through and I haven't been back since. BRC, movement, other great options where you're humanity is valued along with great climbing! Also have heard from former staff how the owner treats employees that arent white differently. Very unfortunate spoil to the old era of climbing here.

This is hands down the best gym on the front range. Great setting, new holds, and "unpolished"…read morewalls. On top of that they have an air filtration system that helps keep the chalk dust in check and here they actually clean (unlike Movement gyms which are gross). Worth 5 minutes of extra drive time

Yesterday we tried ice climbing for the first time with Bob Culp Climbing School - we spent the day…read morewith guide Aaron after meeting Bob to grab our gear. What an epic, incredible day!!! Really wishing there was an option to give more than 5 stars right now. The scenery was so beautiful, we were lucky to get snow, Aaron told us all about the area, felt super safe and supported, pushed our limits, had awesome laughs. One of the best guided experiences I've ever had. Thanks Aaron and Bob for everything!

I climbed with Bob himself near Boulder in early June for 1.5 days. It was my first experience trad…read moreclimbing. The first day we did smaller climbs and concentrated on hardware and safety in Boulder Canyon. The second day we went to El Dorado Canyon and climbed some bigger routes. Two words: Bob's awesome. He's a pioneer in the sport and has climbed all over the world, so he really knows his stuff. He's patient and knowledgable and most of all encouraging. I can only assume that anyone Bob has trained to work for him is the same way. I highly recommend Bob Culp's school if you're looking for a guide in the Boulder area.

ABC climbing is an awesome place for kids to try something new, get their energy out, get stronger…read moreand have fun! We love going for open gym. It's $20 per climber from 10-2pm on week days. ABC also offers camps, classes, outdoor trips, birthday parties, punch cards and more. They have so many fun things to explore! Highly recommend this place for kids of all ages. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Had a blast today! Tim got us all squared away and my daughter was on her way…read more Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to get their little ones climbing through some adventures.

We were visiting family in the area so we brought our kids (age 8 and 10) on a hot day outside, and…read morethey had a blast. The staff members were so helpful and kind, they showed the kids what to do safely, and then let them go at it on the appropriate courses. I don't know the technical terms but the ones that allowed them to clip themselves in and come down when they were ready was amazing. They treated the kids like any other climbers, and they were absolute naturals. My husband and I just watched (supervised) in awe. We took a short dinner break across the street at John's restaurant and bar (AWESOME) and then they went back to climbing until almost 9pm. It was truly one of the best days we have ever had as a family. Oh and then they begged to go back the next day so we went (equally amazing!). Their confidence skyrocketed and they are well on their way to being lifelong climbers. The only issue was that any other gym we go to will pale in comparison to our experience here! Many walls are not that high nor are the gyms as friendly to kids. Really superior facility. Thank you to the whole team! We will definitely be back!

My freaking gri gri got stolen and I've confronted the guys using it multiples times and they lie…read moreto my face!!! I have a custom carabiner and distinct scratches on it. Front desk has been rly nice and said they will also confront them next time I see them. There's good setting for each grade, moon board, spray wall, hang boards, weight lifting, and yoga classes. The turnover of setting could be better. It's February and there are still routes from October. Parking can also be really bad during peak hours.

We planned to do the first and second flat iron hike while passing through Boulder on our way from…read moreGolden to Estes Park. Unfortunately, we were the day after the big September snow storm (that shouldn't be a thing). We didn't want to just sit around though, so we decided to still do the hike. It was kind of icy in the snow, but it wasn't terrible. It was pretty in the forest with all of the snow. It was very foggy, so we really couldn't see any views. We ended up turning around a little before the top because I couldn't feel my feet (my shoes were soaked and it was 30 degrees) and there were no views to see anyway. I'd love to come back to Boulder sometime and do this hike when I can enjoy the views and feel my toes!

An absolutely STUNNING trail!! Parking was free for us because we went during the off season on a…read moreweekday. Pay for parking from memorial day to labor day plus weekends. We went on a wednesday in September and did not pay! Make sure to stop by the ranger house to get a map! The ranger who helped us was super helpful in recommending trails that would fit our level. She warned us that first flatirons is one of the more challenging trails but you get a great view, so we took the challenge. There were some other options, including one where you can see stone furniture! The park is large and there are many trails overlapping and out of the way, so make sure you know before you start! We used the AllTrails app and it was super helpful in knowing which split in the trail we were in. The beginning uphill looks easy and not too steep, but.... it got us. It was a bit disappointing to see how out of shape we were, given that we werent even on the trail yet. If you feel exhausted before getting to the trail, DONT GIVE UP IT GETS BETTER. The next hardest part were the rocky crossings we had to do, but it is exciting and the trails are so well maintained it is safe and steady. The views are absolutely stunning and the flowers are so beautiful all throughout the trail. Theres also a loop you can take on the way down for a view of Boulder! Even if you arent a master hiker, I would definitely recommend it!

This is an amazing small State Park that offers some magnificent creek views. Many locals do rock…read moreclimbing activities which is really cool to watch. You need to buy an access pass online to drive through for $10. Great short hickingbfor approximately 1 mile next to the visitor's center!

Beautiful state park right outside boulder. Trails for all skill levels and viewpoints to drive to…read moreif you're not a hiker. Great rock climbing area as well. Trails can be snowy/icy/muddy, so dress accordingly.

One of my favorite trails in Boulder located in Chautauqua park. It's a little over 3 miles with…read moresome elevation, but I think it's relatively easy. My friend who was visiting from sea level who doesn't hike much was able to do it with no problems. It's a beautiful hike through tree line, nice vertical and stone steps and a unique arch at the top! There are big rocks to sit on and enjoy the stunning vistas and observe sweet chipmunks running about.

The hiking conditions at Royal Arch turned out to be a lot more intense than I had expected - a…read moregood thing :-) Tip: While the hiking in intense, the views you experience while you hike aren't anything to write home about - quite disappointing. This is the kind of hiking trail that I'm not unhappy about having done once, but I really can't see myself coming back to repeat the experience.