Stopped by here during a work trip to get a quick afternoon workout from climbing in...completely…read moreunprepared: forgot my gear at home (another state away lol). Luckily the staff was friendly and helpful with getting me set up with a (comfy Petzel!) rental harness and shoes. Check in and cash out was quick & easy. With the auto belay system for several routes of varying difficulty (I was able to do several within my skill range - 5.6 - 5.8) and attempt a couple of 5.9s) you could easily spend a few hours here even solo. I just had an hour but mission accomplished: several climbs fully completed, a couple attempted, and a good workout to break up hours of work travel. The gym was clean, the climbs were interesting, and the helpful staff was appreciated. Will definitely visit while traveling through again!

Lots of wall space for beginners or advanced climbers. You can wear your own shoes or rent them…read more You can rent harnesses and chalk bags, too! Clean and well lit.

Very nice facility and super knowledgeable staff. I have been coming there for many years and have…read morealways loved it! Great for large groups, small groups, kids, and adults too!

Took a trip to Asheville and ended up climbing in Knoxville. This place is great for all types of…read moreclimbing and all levels of experience. Mark did a great job of hosting our session - He was very nice and extremely educated without being pretentious. The walls scale up to 50 ft with belay and auto belaying available. Prices are standard and the overall environment is great! This is the best climbing gym I have been to and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Soco Falls is absolutely worth the stop if you're driving through the area. The waterfall is…read morebeautiful, and the photos honestly don't do it justice. That said... don't let the short hike fool you! The walk down isn't bad--it's the climb back up that will definitely remind you whether you've been keeping up with your cardio. Thankfully, there are handrails and benches along the trail because I absolutely took advantage of them on the way back. I thought I was in decent shape... the mountain quickly humbled me! My advice: wear good hiking shoes, bring water, and if you have a walking stick, use it. A neck fan isn't a bad idea either during the warmer months. Just because you see people tackling the trail in Crocs or flip-flops doesn't mean it's a good idea. If you're adventurous, there is a way to get down to the base of the falls, where people were swimming, but we admired it from the overlook instead. The surrounding mountain views are beautiful as well, making it an easy stop even if you're just passing through. If you're in the Bryson City/Cherokee area, don't skip Soco Falls. Just come prepared, take your time, and enjoy one of the prettiest waterfalls in Western North Carolina.

I was seeking a waterfall and didn't quite have time to make it to Cherokee and the Great Smoky…read moreMountains, and so located this turn-off a couple of miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parking area is by the road, and the hike down to the falls is short, but of considerable grade. At the end, a platform allows viewing. You can't get anywhere near the falls or take a swim, and it seems like it would be a tough area even if there weren't a thousand signs telling you not to wander off the trail, which is shared with a driveway to some private property. It certainly isn't among the best Western NC waterfalls, but it's a nice site and it's free and open to the public, so not a bad place to stop depending on one's itinerary.

Great atmosphere! Great for kids of all ages! Very fun! Prices are great! The staff were very…read morewelcoming and fun. The ninja theme was very cool to us.

I was impressed with Sevier Air. It's large enough to accommodate even peak season crowds, but it…read moredoes get crowded so be aware of that. I thought the staff was friendly and they look out for the safety of the jumpers. It's relatively clean as well, which is a positive. I also thought the climbing wall, the ropes climbing gym, and the ninja warrior course were unique additions to an otherwise trampoline park. Nice place to stop by with the family.

During busy times you may have problems finding parking (paid area) The trail starts off with a…read morecouple of flights of stairs. When you reach the top the left side is the "easier" side up to the top and the right side is more stone stairs that is a shorter distance, but tougher climb. We took the left side going up and down. There are large rock areas along the way, which might make it difficult if you have mobility problems. Otherwise, it was a bit wet on the path in places, but it had rained a good bit of the day before. The whole path is a light incline the entire way up, but an easy decline on the way down. There are no sitting areas along the path when you reached the top there are two overlooked areas. The better view is the one all the way to the right there is a sign, noting the continental divide on either side of White side Mountain very cool. It was definitely worth the hike. It took us about 30 minutes to get to the top. I saw people with dogs and children a lot. It is a very family friendly activity.

This might be my new favorite trail! The parking lot was very busy but we did not see many people…read moreon the trail. There are lots of look outs and the views are amazing! Bathrooms are pretty gross.

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!

Awesome climbing gym in west Asheville. I am a beginner and the staff was very informative and…read morefriendly. The climbing routes are on the walls and self explanatory. There's snacks and drinks you can get in the lobby along with climbing gear.

Super nice spot that has really evolved over the years. I like that they are inclusive and trying…read moreto incorporate more community events. I used to go to the Riveter, and I loved it. It's just so far. But I loved how spacious it was. Cultivate is much more accessible in terms of location, but it's also much smaller and so incredibly cramped. The staff at the front desk was not super helpful and friendly. The night I went, which was an LGBTQ plus night, there seemed to be less of a welcoming field, then the riveter. I also got incredibly stressed because everywhere I walked I felt like somebody was gonna hit me or fall on me. Nice equipment but still less nice then the Riveter and other places I've been.

We really loved this climbing gym/bike park as a family, but ultimately the price had us cancelling…read moreour membership. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Facilities are amazing! We especially loved the bike park portion for our kid. At $160 a month for a family of 3 (since our 4th was free because she's under 4), we just couldn't afford it anymore. We asked if we could do a bike only membership, and they said they no longer offer them. I was also interested in the different groups they hosted (examples: homeschool groups, etc), but the group membership if I remember correctly was $160 per person just to be apart of groups. I really do wish they had something more all-inclusive at a better price, as well as just better prices all around. We were only able to go about once a week which just didn't make the high price tag worth it. We've been to similar climbing gyms for $100 a month for a family, so this was just too steep for our budget. I've heard from several other local families that have had the same experience. Hoping they make things more cost effective for future families to join!

I try climbing gyms wherever I go and this one was very notable!…read moreI loved that there was a bar inside with tons of local beers and ciders! The routes could have been improved - it felt like there was no flow or meaning to them but still fun! It wasn't too crowded or loud which was very nice!

Very, very happy with our experience with Fox and with our guide, Forrest…read more I have climbed twice in my life, the last time being 20 years ago, and my partner had only ever climbed indoors previously, so this booking of a half day guided climb was pretty new to us. That being said, it was a fantastic experience. Forrest was very professional and we both felt very safe. The place we climbed was super cool and beautiful, and I have no trouble recommending this company for anyone beginner to expert (another guide was with a much lire experienced group above us, literally).

Climbed with Fox multiple times, Chimney Rock NC. Great staff, great experience…read more Reasonable rates. Kids loved it!

I came to River Sports looking for a coat for the winter, and while I found one, the service I was…read moregiven was incredibly bad. An employee, not sure of his name, kept trying to recommend me more and more items and then made a joke about me taking too long to decide on a coat. I should've just walked out the, but I ended up buying a pretty nice coat, which was not cheap whatsoever. I was happy with the quality. It looked perfect on the outside, but once I got back home I realized that there were multiple zippers in one of the pockets (which a production error, they're only meant to have 1 zipper) and they chafe against my hands whenever I try to put my hands in my pockets. What kind of business do you have to be to sell a defective coat at full price?

The bike mechanic is never in at the right time, and less then a month after getting a new tube its…read morecompletely deflated and losing air without the tire even getting punctured