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    Hangar 18 - Orange

    3.7 (57 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Michael V.

    Awesome Bouldering gym. Everything from beginner to advanced problems and many different options at every level I'm a beginner and find the climbers and staff to be friendly and welcoming. Parking is tough at busy times but that's about the only negative imo

    Phattharaporn S.

    Large gym but also many people despite the non-peak time. They only have bouldering in the location. No belay. A few other things to do other than climbing (table tennis, board game, etc). Desk staffs are more attentive than most Hangar locations I've been to. Most parking spaces are next door or a few blocks away. They building didn't have a lot of spaces.

    Cecile W.

    Oh how I want to give this place 5 stars! But the immense paperwork, confused staff who contradict one another, the horrible shared parking situation, the average air circulation... I could go on. We were lured into the great anniversary sale for the summer. Be informed! First time visitors complete a very long liability waiver form online. You have to watch an orientation video (no ability to fast forward or pause) before you can sign that form as well. Then the fall test when you arrive. It can take up to 20 minutes fyi. We do like the weekly problem changes per section so people don't get bored. There's a small fitness area and 1 table tennis table if you want to change things up while bouldering. No belay or rope climbing here. We got a great deal for my boys so I can't complain too much. The best advice is to come a few minutes before 10am opening for parking spots and you can just stretch while standing in line.

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    Katherine P.

    Jackie/Jacky instructed our group for the Intro to Bouldering Class. It's very quick (30 min) and goes over the basics of what you need to know before bouldering such as how to fall, safety, and etiquette. The class comes with rental shoes, a day pass, and chalk! She also demonstrated a few of the routes for us too. There's plenty of cubbies around for you to put your belongings in, and some board games, ping pong tables, and workout equipment available for you to use. As a beginner, I'd say that the environment is friendly- a more experienced person gave tips to my friend when they were trying to climb the peg board. If you don't do well with many people watching you, or don't like groups of people clustered around the entire space, avoid going on Saturday morning. There's also more guys than girls here, but I didn't feel self-conscious about that. It is crowded for a Saturday morning, but there were less people in the afternoon. There were a lot of people, but the air didn't smell like sweat. Parking is hard to find- there's not that many spaces designated for Hangar18 so either come early or park farther and walk over. Make sure to hydrate and stretch before/after! You'll be sore the next day. TIP: Cut your nails if they're long, or you'll have a hard time bouldering.

    Kim K.

    Each Hangar 18 has their own vibe. This one is all bouldering, no harnesses. Tons of fun! Went on MLK day and it was busier than the other locations I've been. Friendly staff that explain a lot on techniques. There's also ping pong and board games.

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    Lauren C.

    One part climbing gym, one part social hour! This seems to be the hot spot for college kids in the area because it was packed midday on a Wednesday. The layout of the gym is unique in that there is a social area in the middle with couches, board games, and a ping pong table along with cubbies to hold personal belongings and climbing gear. I like this aspect because it gives people a dedicated space to hang out rather than having large groups of people chatting/lounging on the climbing mats. I found the routes to be both fun and challenging. The gym uses a color tag system that I enjoyed because it almost allows you to go for climbs you wouldn't have tried otherwise if labeled "V6" or something above your average climbing level. This gym is strictly bouldering -- no top rope, lead, or autobelay. The gym is much bigger than it looks from the outside and I was pleasantly surprised with how many routes there were. Like others have mentioned, parking is an issue. The lot was completely full on a Wednesday afternoon so I can't imagine finding parking on a weekend. Another downside was the lack of ventilation inside. It gets very warm and they use large noisy floor fans to keep air circulating. Many climbers would stand in front of these fans and clap/shake the excess chalk off their hands so, as you can imagine, the air was very chalky and unpleasant.

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    Josue thank you for your assistance over the phone. This employee was a delight to speak with.

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    Very cool place to try out! I've been here quite a few times and love it every time. Definitely a challenge and a good workout!

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    5 years ago

    Clean place, friendly staffs and there are lots of levels. With $25 for daily pass with rental, it isn't that expensive with unlimited time.

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    Updating my review as the staff were helpful in finding ways to make the reservation system more flexible and convenient

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    Hey everyone stop going to this gym and cancel your membership so I can find legit parking for once.

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    4 years ago

    Parking is abysmal. Staff is cool, sets are cool but the parking is so bad that it tarnishes the other positives.

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    Hello Jiamin, We do have AC in this facility and fans throughout to keep the air flowing at all times.

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    Pros: -Great place for climbers on a budget or people new to bouldering.

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