First thing, I've been climbing at this gym for quite a while. I like going here specifically for top roping, since it's one of the best spots in Reno to top rope, and the bouldering is quite competitive. A big highlight for this gym is what they do for their members and the events they have. There is an online sign-up sheet on the website and a calendar that lets you know the free climb nights. There is a limit for free sign-ups (day pass) after the limit, it's a discounted price. Stop by on a free climb night check and see if rockclibing is a sport you want to pursue! Great staff and people always there to help and support . read more

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I am not a climber but do have some punch passes to drop in. We have taken our daughter to do some of the bouldering and it's nice they have the levels for kids to start out with. She has also done a day camp prior and that was a great experience from a parent perspective. She overall had fun but was nervous since it was a new sport. I have used the exercise equipment as well, which is good but it can be busy because the focus are the climbing walls with the supplement. They offer group classes as well. I have not done them yet, but my plan is to do some of the Yoga. I like that they are community inclusive. There are different nights at the gym and there have been events where there are local vendors showcasing their products. read more

TL DR: inclusive, friendly community, lots to do, family fun, great for beginners too! Taking up a new sport can be very daunting and intimidating. There's also a fear of feeling safe in a new environment. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted in a friendly and professional manner. I had all of my questions answered. 5/5 Variety! A wide range of activities, including yoga classes, treadmills, working spaces, weights, Wi-Fi, bouldering, and top rope climbing just to name a few of their amenities. There's something for everyone. 5/5 Patient instructors. After an intro today with some friends, I went back a couple days later and did the introduction one hour belay lesson. I got paired with an awesome group but major shout out to the instructor. He was so patient and willing to show us things multiple times until we felt comfortable. Never felt pressure and so willing to teach. This is the type of environment that fosters safety and inclusivity. 5/5 Thank you! Without question I will be back. read more

Visited Mesa Rim Climbing Center for the first time. Friends had recommended and it wasn't a disappointment. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was clean. It's great they offer day passes and have snacks available for purchase. Our son had a blast climbing. We will return! read more

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The community is so welcoming and the space is for all ability, one of the best places to recreate as a family.

The most inclusive and friendly climbing gym I've been to in 15 years. Staff is always welcoming to everyone, approachable and want what is best for the community. Perfect sized rope-climbing area with interesting sets. Bouldering might be a little small, but that's not my thing. The staff environment here totally changed my mind after a decade of Bay Area gym staff who have something to prove. Love it! read more

Several levels of rock walls and great friendly staff. Will be back again!! They also had some snacks and drinks available and seating areas for those not climbing. read more

Such a great gym, awesome atmosphere, very accepting and amazing climbs. Definitely worth checking out!

I love this gym! It's super clean and has towel service with a coed sauna. It has a huge selection for rock climbing and bouldering. I am so happy to be coming to such a nice gym. They also have yoga everyday and many events always going on for the community. They have a section. upstairs where you can sit on your computer and get some work done, they have some fast wifi for everyone. I do like to weightlifting and they do not have any machines or the cable machine even. It has been an adjustment, but they have a squat rack and all the weights you need. It's forced me to just have solely free weight routines now, which are just as efficient. They have a whole cardio section of machines upstairs and a balcony. I will be bringing friends here to climb, just to let you know they do not have auto belays there. read more

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Its my first time rock climbing and its the coolest way to strengthen your upper body. Mesa Rim has sections that is newbie friendly. They also have free yoga classes included on ur daily pass. The yoga class was epic and burned my whole body. Will definitely comeback read more

Friendly staff, nice selection of routes that is always changing, and a great selection of yoga classes.

Clean gym with lots of space for bouldering! The staff were friendly and approachable. It was our first time and the staff were patient and kind in answering our questions. We went during a busy time and still got plenty of time on the wall. We will definitely be going back! read more

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We were wanting to try something new with our daughter who is 6 and popped into Mesa. They were packed (of course) and the employee who helped check us in was very nice. He let my daughter and husband Boulder for free to test it out. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here for my first time climbing with my boyfriend and we loved it. Super clean, no loud music, other members were kind. & thank you to the team member Dylan who showed us around and gave us a tour of the place. We will definitely be coming back and getting a membership read more

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Although this place is great in general, clean, big, etc, I was disappointed it doesn't have more kid options. It's the largest and newest in reno, so I hoped it would be more accommodating. My 3 year old had very few options for trying out bouldering. Nothing started at his height, and nothing was spaced out for him. I have seen things like this at gyms I have visited in other places ie Utah or Arizona, I'm sad there aren't more options to get kids started at an early age. read more

Let me just start by.... I LOVE MESA RIM! I didn't really get into climbing until I used a buddy pass at Mesa, and it completely changed my attitude from "once in a while" to "I want to be good now". Mesa is a beautiful gym. It's massive and has a huge variety of both ropes and bouldering. Plus the routes change frequently so you're never bored! Mesa Rim also offers a weight lifting gym, yoga classes, cardio machines, and other less common events such as woman's bouldering, competitions and more! They have a suggestions box, and they share peoples comments and concerns and take a real effort to address these which is great. The staff is super friendly and actually gets to know you. This is something that I find dire in a gym. Many people get discouraged from going and working out at a gym, but being greeted and remembered makes it a lot easier to keep up on your fitness. There are also showers and a sauna which are nice to use after a good workout. Only downside for me is the shorter hours on the weekends, but it makes sense considering people probably do not come late on those days. read more

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We absolutely LOVE Mesa Rim! Our family decided to try a week (which included gear rental and belay class) because kids' programs right now (started January 2021) don't seem to require masks for kids. We aren't willing to chance that quite yet, but Mesa Rim takes COVID procedures very seriously AND everyone is having fun, working out, being challenged! The staff is so super nice and every single person has greeted our family (two parents and four kids ages 9, 8, 7, and 3) warmly. Our kids are super active (and the three year old is also loud! ‍), but everyone there has been so patient and understanding. The kids love the boulder/ free climb area, and we usually start there. We've been going long enough that we've seen a couple of route changes already - very exciting for the kids! There's also a "donut room" with four of the lowest level top-rope climbs that is PERFECT for our family. It is usually frequented by kids, but we parents have also belayed one another in that room since the kids can be mostly contained while we are taking turns climbing. After ski season, we'll have the older boys take a private lesson and try out Adventure Series. Bathrooms/ changing areas are super clean, there is a sauna (which should operate again after covid), and all of the workout equipment is there to use. Yoga is included with membership, and other classes are offered. We haven't explored them yet because we're still figuring all of the things out. We are so so so so so SO grateful to have found such a gem!!! There is something for everyone! read more

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Very large climbing gym right in the middle of Reno. I've only used the bouldering walls (which are a little more challenging than how other gyms grade their climbs), but there is so much to do. You can belay, boulder, speed climb, train, work out, and take classes. The place is generally clean but climbers tend to be shoe-less as a forewarning. Also beware of popular times kids might be there (after school) because they take up most of the place. read more

Love climbing/ working out here + all the efforts at community building. I love the different class options in addition to the other offerings read more

Kirby was so helpful, and great! I've climbed intermittently over the years, and wanted to share the joy with our kiddos. While I wish they had a specific kid-area (they don't), we made do and really had a great time watching the skillsets progress. Children were 5, 6, and 7 and I think good ages to test it out! Will definitely be back, thank you Kirby for all your help, guidance and patience today. read more

This new climbing gym is amazing, hands down. It improves in so many ways on Rocksport and on Basecamp, Reno's two existing climbing gyms. Don't get me wrong: I've enjoyed climbing at both of those other gyms, and I'm just finishing my second year of being a member at Rocksport ($420 a year or $45 a month). But when my fiancé and I learnt in April 2017 that yearly memberships to Mesa Rim were available ($630 a year, initiation fee waived), it took us about 15 minutes to look at the websites for the Mesa Rim San Diego gyms and to realize that whatever was going to be built over the summer was going to be worth signing up for. Why is Mesa Rim so fabulous? First, it's new and clean! Second, it is HUGE. There are so many tall walls for top roping and lead climbing, and so many walls for bouldering. And there's even a top out bouldering wall, which means that one hasn't finishing climbing the route until one gets one's legs and body over the top. Even though I've been climbing for over two years, I started as a super duper beginner, so I'm still learning how to do things like top out. My fiancé and I primarily boulder, and there are so many VB to V2 routes for me and more advanced routes for him. Members get a varying number of guest passes (unlimited in July before their grand opening in August!), and I've bought three of my girlfriends on my guest passes to try climbing. Shoe rental is $5. If one wants to climb the tall walls, taking a belay lesson is required. Reserving a lesson online or in person is required. If a climber has the knowledge to pass their belay test, he or she can test at any time, which is what my fiancé did. I, on the other hand, am not confident in my knowledge (and Rocksport made it super easy with its auto-belays and already-attached gri-gris), so I still need to take their lesson to use an ATC belay device. Mesa Rim double loops the ropes at the top whereas Rocksport only single loops the ropes, and I'm excited to come down the wall much more smoothly as a result. That is, if I make it to the top of the tall walls: they are hella tall! Other reasons for awesomeness: there's a yoga studio, four cardio machines, two rowing machines, comfortable fancy chairs for relaxing and chatting upstairs, a ton of free weight equipment and a big area in which to use them, and a steam room (clothes required!). Oh, and clean bathrooms!!! (Rocksport, maybe this will inspire you to clean your nasty bathrooms!) The people who work here are friendly, and the vibe is excellent. Best of all, the staff is actively taking suggestions for improvement via anonymous cards in a drop off bin! In the two weeks that I've been climbing, they've already made many of the improvements and posted the suggestion cards with their responses. SO COOL! I'm so glad that Mesa Rim is part of our community: it's a fantastic place to climb. read more

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We came from out of town and took our kids for the first time. They had so much fun, the place is safe and the staff is extremely helpful. They have different areas for beginners and others. Phoenix was very kind and even gave an extensive tutorial to the kids. Recommend it truly !! Day pass and rental price was very justified. read more

Mesa Rim is a really great climbing gym, with excellent facilities that include a locker room with showers, a gym with treadmills, weights and other equipment, a small shop with real food snacks and climbing odds and ends, and lots of wall acreage and height for both bouldering and climbing. The route setting is good, with a few lines that actually require thinking, using your feet, and/or applying counter pressure, not just Armstrong yarding on big holds like basically all gyms used to be. There's even a couple of crack routes, if your wimpy hands and feet can stand the pain. Mesa Rim seems to have a busy calendar of events, if you are looking for that. Offers include instruction, yoga, and various social mixers, including a weekly queer night. As for the down sides...there are no auto-belays, so you pretty much have to bring a buddy. And there's enough filth in the corners and chalk dust at the base of the climbs and on the holds that it's noticeable and I'd prefer a lot less. But the place isn't as utterly gross and lacking in cleaning as many gyms (yet). You'll also need to time your visit carefully if you don't want to deal with crowds and/or a lot of loud children, of course. Especially because it can be hard to maintain social distance, and the air circulation in the cave and some corners isn't great. Mesa Rim is located in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking, biking distance from Midtown. But sadly, and bizarrely given the active clientele and the impossibility of arriving here on foot or via public transit, Mesa Rim does precious little for alternate transportation. For instance, there's no electric car charging station and the accommodations for bicycles are seriously lame: there are burly racks to lock to, but the site is exposed and virtually impossible to keep an eye on from inside the building. Mesa Rim's "solution" is to tell you they've never had a problem, and to offer to rent you a U-lock. So, I have to pay you for a feeble solution that can be opened with a ball point pen? Gee, thanks. Of course, you can bring your own lock but no bike lock stands up to a professional bike thief with a grinder. Mesa Rim really needs to get serious and install security cams, bike cages built to prevent theft, and just do their part to stop treating bikes less like valueless toys and more like the solution to 21st century problems that they are. read more

I'm between a 3 & 4 rating here. I have been climbing at Mesa since they opened. They are by far the largest climbing gym in Reno. If you just want to climb, especially over 10+, they are great. No auto belays, so need a partner. However, over the past year, they have setters who are clueless as to routes 10- and below. They seem to only focus on 10+ and higher. Since the gym is huge, there is no excuse not to offer more 10- and below. Areas that used to have 9's and 10-, near the bouldering area, never have them now. Makes climbing under 10 quite boring. What they used to call a 5.9 (and any other gym wld call a 5.9), is now rated 5.8 and so on. The options to rate will be 5.7, 5.8, 5.9. People will actually write in a higher ratings and laugh. Jumping on a 7 to warmup, and finding out it is a strenuous overhang, is going to cause injury. While I was a 10 climber, injury setbacks have me struggling at their 9 &10- routes. They set minimal routes under 10 outside of the cave. The cave is often closed for kids groups or lessons and no ventilation, so good luck getting your $ worth of climbing. They used to have great stemming routes in the cave, but have now had one for months they call an 8, which is a 10 for anyone under 6'. And nothing on the other corner. 10+ climbers don't go in the cave to climb. They rarely change routes in the cave & the setters rate them. There are constantly kids belaying other kids, no belay certification, with no supervision other than an instructor popping by for 30 seconds and leaving. Parents letting their kids run around and hang/swing on ropes with no supervision. Teaching/bringing kids to climb is awesome, but using the gym as free for all daycare, is not. The big disappointment for me is that their cardio and weight area is a joke. Old broken cardio machines, only free weights and everything is filthy. Even the climbing area looks like it is rarely cleaned. Of course there is lots of chalk, its the filth I'm referring to. The bathrooms, entry and shop are clean, but the rest, ugh. Other climbing gyms offer nice cardio equipment and welcoming weight/machine areas that are clean. Mesa's membership rate is the highest I know of. Even Tahoe/Truckee is cheaper & they have awesome weight/cardio options. I buy the punch cards. I would never purchase a membership, as I'd need a separate gym to get a full workout. read more

Where can a middle age man go to comfortably take up rock climbing in Reno? Probably at any of the existing rock climbing gyms in the area, but Mesa Rim just opened and is super convenient for me (and probably most Reno residents, since it's right off the freeway), and it offers more than climbing. Get the facts about the place from their website, everything they say is true. Rates are competitive and they offer discounts to veterans (yay!). Their spectating platform is great for my wife to hang out and watch from (hopefully, I can get to join in someday...or at least do the yoga...). Also, the ample space is great for groups to meet at. The gym has plenty of room to spread out in even when they are busy. This place definitely enhances the outdoor sport offerings of the region. "Just move up!" How to be a Rock Climber https://youtu.be/FpZIT_I2_Oo read more

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The first review was very detailed and basically covered all the important information. But my boyfriend and I recently tried out this location since it was new, and we usually go to Basecamp. Honestly, I was just amazed with the high-quality and care that was put into this place. The workers really care about your experience and were some of the nicest people I have encountered. There are many activities to do such as the bouldering, top rope, sauna, gym equipment, etc. It was so clean and while we were there, employees were constantly walking around and maintaining the area. They even have a suggestion board where they give thoughtful, and meaningful responses. If you are an experienced climber or if you are new to climbing, please go to this location. You won't regret it! read more

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Great place for top roping, bouldering, and a ton more! The team is super friendly, informative, and knowledgeable. There's a ton of routes, and they also have some weights, cardio, offer yoga classes (free for members) and lessons. There's also a ton of lockers and cubbies to keep your things, showers, and a sauna. 100% recommend trying it out. My roommates and I just got some memberships after switching out from another climbing gym, and we're lovin' every second of it! read more

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Took my teen nephew indoor climbing while I was in town visiting. Since they used a different belay device, I joined my nephew in the class. Bill was clear and communicated well in his instruction. My nephew picked up and learned how to belay without difficulty. Practice was only needed. Their routes are well labeled. Nice to see a clean dressing room and they even have a sauna. We had a great time! read more

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a rock climber, I know close to nothing about rock climbing, I just climb for fun from time to time! THIS PLACE IS MASSIVE. And a little bit intimidating to a novice climber. Their belay walls are extremely tall and there are probably over a hundred different courses. Their boulder wall is a little taller than I'm used to but I really appreciated how many different types of courses there were, all clearly labeled with the difficulty. The gym was PACKED when we came on a Thursday night but it was surprisingly easy to find a wall to climb although we had to park on the street. This being a fairly newer gym, everything was beautiful and in top shape. Definitely a higher end climbing gym! They also offer Groupons from time to time which include a belay certification, beginner climbing class, and unlimited yoga and sauna access! There's also a full weight room and upstairs workout area here. It's truly an awesome climbing gym in my opinion! read more

We came here while visiting family in the Sparks area. I was very impressed with the gym space and the varying levels of climbs. Our group ranged in age from 5-65 and we all had a good time! We did a belay class and the instructor was patient and even encouraged my 5 yo on learning the knot tying and belay actions. The gym and the restroom/locker rooms were very clean which is something I appreciate. read more

This is my home away from home. I even go there when I'm not working out or climbing. They have the usual findings in gyms - cardio equipment, free weights, etc. And they have amazing yoga classes which they're always adding classes to. And of course, their climbing is amazing. Their climbing staff is always setting up new routes. The gym is spacious enough that it never feels like we're waiting very long for routes to open up. They also have a sauna! Great for post-workout or on a cold winter day when you just need to warm up. It is co-ed so come prepared with a swimsuit or just go in your yoga clothes. They have free wifi (weeee!!!) and chairs and tables upstairs so you can do your work. The balcony lets you spy on your friends or little ones. Perfect setup for parents who are bringing their kids to climb or for climbing lessons. read more

Mesa rim is the absolute best place to be the staff and members are super nice and as a member of the team I would say that the team is very fun and inclusive weather you are just learning to climb or a great climber read more

I'm surprised to not find more reviews from experienced climbers on here! I was skeptical of the place at first. One part nostalgia for good 'ol Rocksport, and one part for, "Did we really need a third gym?" The more and more I climb here though, the more it seems like the ONLY gym in Reno. The route setting is really good. Like really really good. I'm sure the insane selection of new, high-end holds and the badass volumes on brand new walls is helping the cause, but they are creative setters without a doubt as well. I noticed they have a construction boom lift in their arsenal for setting their walls. This tool is paying dividends in route quality. The setters are clearly getting to focus on putting up awesome routes, instead of the logistics of getting holds on tall, overhanging walls. Many of the routes do not give my very short girlfriend trouble either. For example there is a blue .11+ in their tallest dihederal right now that might be one of the most outdoor feeling, creative, flowing routes I've ever climbed in a gym. Both me (6'1") and her (5'1") loved it. That only happens with thoughtful, creative setting. At any given time there are usually about 10-12 standout routes like this that push the creative envelope. The routes have never gotten stale to me, going about 2 times a week. Seems like their cycle is around 2 months per route, which is pretty fast when you consider the sheer volume of climbing available here at any given time. The facility is massive, well lit and laid out. Music selection is generally to my liking, staff is super friendly. This is a climbing facility that is triple the gym for nearly the same cost as the competition. I think this form of fitness will only continue to grow as non-climbers discover high quality places like this. read more

Thank you for bringing this incredible facility to Reno! I have finally found something that my daughter is passionate about. My daughter is currently taking the twelve week adventure series kids camp. We have also taken some of the Rock Monsters semi private lessons. My daughter love coach Jen. She is motivating and makes a connection with the kids. The Mesa Rim facility is very clean and spacious. Even though the facility is full of people you never feel like it is over crowded. I highly recommend Mesa Rim! read more

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I am not a very experienced climber but I have been to other climbing Gyms. It seems Mesa Rim has much more to offer than any of the other Gyms. Everything was nice and new and clean. The staff was very helpful too and they had multiple people at the front desk, so getting in and out was fast. There was a nice crowd of people there but still plenty of ropes to accommodate everyone. I had a great time and experience there. read more

I must say I love this place. It's my Monday night home for climbing and becoming my Tuesday night home for yoga and after ski season back to yoga on the weekend as well. I've been a member now since it opened. I am not much of a boulder gal but love top top and there is tons of it available. He vibe there is cool, all ages. The gym equipment is minimal but still a perk compared to other gyms, and the yoga! That is my icing! Lots of class times and awesome instructors. Nice staff, all into climbing and helpful. I'll be sticking around for sure! read more

Raddest climbing gym I've ever been to. Chill staff, super sweet facilities. More bouldering routes than I know what to do with.

I highly recommend the Mesa Rim kids camp as an option for summer or winter break. My son begs me to come to this camp every break due to the great coaching, positive reinforcement, activities, and unique experience. The coaches are professional and it's obvious they enjoy working with kids. The facility is top notch as well. read more

I had a chance to check out the new gym. Coming from the Bay Area I had a few hours to kill. This gym is amazing. I only had time to boulder and some of the grades were pretty stiff when you start getting on V4 and up I think they should add more cardio machines. But I think space would be tight. I didn't have a chance to lead it it looked amazing. Especially there crack systems Mesa rim. Your got your groove going on. Thanks read more

Today was my first Tim to this facility. The staff were amazing and so helpful. Started with bouldering, took the top rope belay class... there is so much room that no matter where we went in the gym there were a multitude of lines available with courses that are wicked easy to so challenging it is entertaining to watch people try to tackle them. The facility is so clean and well lit. The patrons are great too, friendly and offering advice, chatting about indoor and oh climbing. I had so much fun, I can't wait to go back. I think this is totally worth the money to have a membership. $70 a month, or $63 with discounts for military, first responders, and students. read more