I found out about this place through a Groupon and we've never been rock climbing before but the…read moreorientation 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!

First off, they offer a military discount and when paying for our 3 kids to enter we were informed…read moreit 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.

I've made my way to numerous climbing gyms in the Phoenix area and can say this is a solid climbing…read moregym. I've come to PRG (this abbreviation is what climbers call it) a few times mainly for skills training, once for climbing ascend skills training and another time recently for caving ascend skills training. Dief, the owner, is a great guy and let's climber/caver groups come in to practice in his gym, I really appreciate the community vibe here. I would say this is an older gym so things are a bit worn down but the vibe here is great. Very welcoming and close to the ASU campus so lots of college students here. I wish their bouldering section was bigger and this is where BP spoils me. BRG up north also has way more bouldering options, but keep in mind, BP and BRG are solely bouldering gyms. Alta out in Chandler and Gilbert also has way more bouldering options too but it's a much newer gym. Overall, a very solid climbing gym and you can feel the community vibe here. I'd definitely come back here again to climb, train, etc.!

Very cool walls, my daughters especially love the crevice wall. Lots of variety for different…read moreabilities. The price is great, and while I was very nervous belaying for the first time the staff took their time explaining everything. They also checked in repeatedly to make sure I was comfortable. We have been back a few times now and are happy to make a bit of a drive for such a great time!

@Chris, thought to give it another chance, it looks like the deep cleaning is still on your bucket…read morelist. Sad to see the state of this gym. I'd much rather climb here than have to drive an extra 40 minutes to BP. But if cleanliness is a sign of neglect and it's neglected, then one wonders what else is being put off. I did notice however the bathrooms were clean, the floor under the Auto-Belays was nice and vacuumed. They were multiple chalk eaters around the gym doing work. Perhaps things are headed in the right direction and the challenge of having an establishment where chalk is constantly in use is a tough one. Edit: Chris reached out and provided some insight into why things look the way they do. I appreciated his time and I'm grateful that he listened.

This is my new favorite rock gym! All the staff are super helpful and kind. They have a lot of auto…read morebelays which I appreciate, more than other gyms I've been to. Price is also very reasonable for a day pass. I love coming here! So fun.

This climbing facility is amazing! My husband and I brought our climbing gear with us on a recent…read moretrip to AZ, and we decided to check out Alta. We spent a few hours here, but truthfully could have stayed all day! A couple of climbing newbies tagged along with us, and the Alta team did a great job with orientation. We were also able to quickly get belay certified, which unlocked the entirety of the gym! I was so blown away by how many routes they had available - we barely scratched the surface. The auto-belay kid-friendly area was so cool as well  - I love that they're going out of their way to make climbing fun and accessible for folks of all ages. My cousin and younger sister really enjoyed the theming - they said they felt like superheroes scaling a building to save someone! Everything was clean and well-maintained, and since we visited at a slower time, we had our choice of routes the entire time! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area, and I highly recommend Alta to new and experienced climbers alike!

I'm very disappointed with the inconsistency and lack of customer service I experienced over two…read morevisits. On our first visit, I dropped off my 12-year-old daughter to climb with a friend who is in a league at Alta Climbing. During that session, my daughter texted me saying staff told her she needed to sign a waiver and repeatedly suggested she "just say you are 14." Encouraging a minor to lie on a legal waiver is completely inappropriate. She did not lie, and I picked her up without issue. I assumed that if we returned, I would sign whatever waiver was needed. Because she loved climbing, we came back the following weekend. This time, we were initially told the friend could use a friend pass again. Then another associate, Shelley, who turned out to be the manager, told me I needed to purchase a membership. There was no explanation of what the membership includes, no tour, and no effort to orient me as a new customer. The only thing emphasized was making sure her name was listed on the form, which is why it stood out. She paused me mid-signature to remind me to add her name, then walked away while I continued filling out a form I was later told I did not need. She eventually called out from the counter that I should stop completing it. After paying $148, I prepared to leave like I had the previous week and was then told I could not leave and needed to return to the iPads to sign another waiver in order to stay. This was never explained upfront. I was also told I needed to take a class to help clip the kids into the climb, which again contradicted what had been allowed just one week earlier. At that point, I had paid, had no clear understanding of what my membership actually includes, and was told I had to stay, yet no one explained where I should be or what I was expected to do. I understand safety rules and waivers. What I don't understand is the inconsistent execution, lack of transparency, and absence of basic customer service. All of this could have been avoided with clear, upfront communication. This should have been a rewarding and exciting experience for my daughter. Instead, she picked up on the poor customer experience and ended up apologizing to me, which was the opposite of what I wanted for her. My daughter enjoys climbing, and I will likely keep the membership simply because there are no other comparable options nearby. However, the lack of customer service and questionable integrity around policy enforcement makes me uncomfortable with how seriously this gym takes customer safety and experience.

The Store Owner Joe is so kind and taught me how to fall properly on my back and on my feet. The…read morepeople in this community are so kind and welcoming to beginners definitely coming here a second time!

Great climbing gym and liked that on a weeknight, they were pretty empty…read more This is a bouldering gym with an autobelay area for climbers. I came on a special night with women climbers and admission was just $10, nice deal! I also rented a harness and that was $4. They have a pretty good long bouldering wall and I enjoyed bouldering here. I liked also that it wasn't jam packed with people either! Had space to really boulder and enjoy the climb. I did try out the auto belay but I've never really enjoyed climbing much, but it was good. Id definitely come back here and def on a women's night to take advantage of a pretty good deal!

Cannot recommend this gym enough. I travel often and have visited over 30 climbing gyms in the past…read moreyear, but this one has easily become one of my favorite. Really enjoyed the unique routes with the outdoor style features and especially loved the super cave. I came to Scottsdale for a bachelorette party and didn't have time to boulder outdoors but I'm so glad I found this gym. Will definitely be returning every time I'm back in Arizona!

This place is phenomenal to climb at. There are tons of routes to top rope, lead, & boulder on and…read morethe vibes are always great. I recommend this gym to anyone who climbs, you won't be disappointed.

i love stone man! I went for a private day trip with Caleb, and it was everything i wanted as an…read moreinexperienced climber who wanted to take on the hobby again after a 15 year hiatus. He tailored the trip specifically to my needs and mixed the trip with some great climbs, awesome pointers, and an easy-to-remember overview of how to rig a safe system for a solo climb (something that is pretty specialized and not necessarily easy to find good info on). Caleb was such a knowledgable dude. So knowledgable that another instructor from a different climbing company started asking him for tips! I felt totally safe while also being encouraged to take my climbing to the next level. I would recommend to all!! Children and old people, inexperienced and pros, and also every one in between. Do it. Face your fears. Climb a cliff. Become one with the elements. Rock on.

What an experience! This was my first time climbing outdoors after a couple months of climbing in…read morethe gym and it was better than anything I ever expected!! Nobody in my family is a climber so it was just Aaron and I, Aaron was so nice and kind and has so much knowledge and I would definitely make sure that you ask for him. It was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life and I am so happy that I got introduced to it this way. Totally recommend stoneman!

Came to Alta today for my second time ever bouldering. Super cool place- SO many different routes…read moreintegrated throughout- tons of overhangs and funky boulders to play with. Staff is always super chill and helped give us a rough intro and learn how to fall, rent the right shoes, and get chalked. Really pretty nice and empty around 12pm weekdays (might change when kiddos are out for summer). Already met some other cool climbers too! They also have a spray wall, hang boards, and you can buy fun lil drinks/snacks. Tons of sitting area and i plan to come back a lot this summer and maybe even send a monthly membership. Thanks Alta!

Huge bouldering gym with robust class schedule, weekly/monthly events/ and good traditional workout…read morearea. Pricey for day pass but it is a nice place. Good setting, good staff, a little out of the way for people coming from downtown PHX but its worth the occasional commute.