Great place to climb Kind staff…read moreReasonable-ish rates Clean facilities Workout zone Tons of climbs. Lots of choices. Amazing. Kid zone... with slide... yes plz. :) Ping pong. Beer Go & get a super workout in.

Overall an amazing bouldering gym. Clean, nice staff, fun problems. They have a bar so you can get…read morea beer with friends after climbing. The kids section is cool for those with families. I only knock a star off because they reset their walls a little weird, doing a small section of a few walls each week and they don't date their routes, so it's kind of hard to know what's new sometimes. They have a semi confusing chart outside the bathrooms showing what has been reset, what's next, etc., but it isn't always maintained. All that said, love this gym!

Incredible experience with Brian yesterday. He successfully talked us into another, better…read moreobjective, got us all the way up a 5 pitch multipitch climb, and facilitated an awesome experience. In addition to being a genuinely nice and really pleasant person he was a great guide and very proficient climber. We had a memorable day climbing and talking about snacks and it was worth every penny. Ask for Brian when you book. He'll make you have an unforgettable day.

Impeccable day on the wall! Along with being dope Pierce gave us a turbo effective crash course…read morebefore taking us on an adventure and a half. The routes were sick and the views were spectacular, this expedition will be difficult to forget!

A great place for kids to go to for activities and ninja training…read more Lots of ropes, wall climbing, toddler area, great teachers and staff! My 6 year old loves coming here and takes weakly classes!

Free Spirit is AMAZING! My ten year ninja-mad daughter attended a regular Monday night session for…read morethree months while we lived in Bend, in addition to every second Saturday Ninja Night. She had a blast, loved all the coaches (especially the owner, Seth) and learnt so much. She had been attending ninja classes in Florida for years but learnt more in three months at Free Spirit than all those classes combined. She could not wait to go!!! And the Ninja Night is genius for parents too ... keeping us sane with a few hours alone. Thank you Seth!

Tumalo Falls was an amazing adventure and one of the highlights of our trip. We chose the loop…read moretrail so we could see all of the waterfalls, and it was absolutely worth it. One of the most exciting parts was crossing the river several times. In some places there were bridges, and at one point we had to carefully balance across a log, which made the hike even more fun and memorable. We visited in April, and there was still a little snow on the trail. The weather was beautiful, but I would recommend bringing traction spikes if conditions are slippery and hiking poles for extra stability. The waterfalls were spectacular, and the scenery along the trail was breathtaking. It was a perfect mix of adventure and natural beauty. I'm sure I'll return one day with my kids to experience it all again.

It's been awhile since my last stay here. We love the yurts here. Easy access, they have heat, a…read morecouple of tables and beds, and it's comfortable. The fire pits are nice to but they cemented the bottom of them. They need to have more holes for air flow. Still I'm grateful to have those. Love the river trail as well. So beautiful! It's been awhile since we've been here. No snow this time but that's ok. Still peaceful and beautiful and not far at all from Bend.

The staff and owner were super helpful. I needed a specialty part for a splitboard. Without it, I…read morewouldn't ride the board. They were kind enough to find the part on a rental board and got my board professionally setup so that I could ride. It saved my trip! A+ service! Highly recommend!

Friendly service! Found what I needed, and was on my way. Needed a pair of snow boots, got a…read moregreat pair of Sorel's

This review is based on a couple visits…read more Very convenient location: This store is located on the corner of Smith Rock Way, which leads to the birthplace of modern American sport climbing, Smith Rock. They carry the hard to find all leather full finger rappelling gloves made by Metolius, an Oregon-based company. I called several stores in and around Bend. Only this store had them in stock that day. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff: During my visits they thoroughly answered my questions and gave recommendations. Please give a raise to both Lee and Kyle and promote them :) GREAT cold brew and other brews, great caffeine source for long road trips. Lots of parking. If you're looking for quality climbing gear, I highly recommend this place.

I stood in line for at least ten minutes while the guy was busy assisting customers the gal never…read moreacknowledged me until the very end when she finally asked if she could help me. I said yes, I would like a bag of coffee beans, she looked perplexed and turned away and said to the guy she needs coffee beans. He was still finishing making drinks so she charged my credit card and he finally goes to the back to get the beans comes but then back out and informs me they are out of bags for beans and offered to put in a cup. I was blown away. I was not even offered a free coffee for wasting all of my time. Sorry but I will not be going back. I would have never had a customer stand there that long and after not being able to help them not even offer them a free coffee. Just wow!

While I consider the ability to travel a great blessing, I have to admit that certain complications…read moretypically ensue from being away from home. One of those challenges can be how to continue your workout routine when on the road. While I don't have specific recommendations for how to alleviate this situation in all cities, I can certainly provide some assistance when it comes to Bend, Oregon. The Athletic Club of Bend offers numerous opportunities for you to get that workout in when you're in town for a visit. Their amenities include 7 indoor tennis courts, an indoor running track, indoor and outdoor pools, a large spa, cardio equipment, weight room, a full basketball court, and 4 racquetball/squash courts. While those amenities don't necessarily make this place unique, there are two characteristics that do set this place apart. First, they openly accept visitors to the club. Many clubs are very closed minded about this, but not so here. Sure, you'll have to pay a guest fee, but it was very reasonable. Second, I found the members here to be genuinely welcoming. I chose to utilize the club for some tennis and I felt immediately accepted by a group of members who have a standing weekly match. After just 2 hours together I felt like a part of the group and left with names and phone numbers for the next time that I visit Bend. Sure, you can come up with an excuse to not workout while in Bend, but that excuse can't be that there's no facilities that you have access to or there are no friendly people here to connect with. And that's...Henry's Take. #bendexcercise #bendtennis #bendgym

In town for work and the lady at the front tried to tell me they don't do day passes when they…read moredefinitely used to. Then i said, "ok I'll sign up for a month." "No one is here is admin." So I can't give them money to work out. Apparently they don't need customers because it's a "private club". Interesting way to approach customer service. Smh...