Upper Limits Climbing Gym, located at 1304 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL, offers a unique climbing experience within connected grain silos. Their extensive roster of classes, from beginner to advanced climbing techniques, accommodates climbers of all ages and skill levels. The facility also features a range of climbing options including auto belay, top rope, and lead climbing, making it versatile for various types of climbers.
Celebrated for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, Upper Limits Climbing Gym has earned high praise for events like birthday parties and scout outings. However, their primary focus on roped climbing and occasional customer service issues could be a drawback for some. Nevertheless, its distinctive setting and engaging community make it a must-visit for climbing enthusiasts.
Pros:
- Unique climbing experience inside grain silos
- Variety of climbing options (auto belay, top rope, lead)
- Extensive class offerings for all skill levels
- Knowledgeable and supportive staff
- Great for kids' parties and scout events
- Friendly and welcoming community
- Solid safety protocols
- Good value for the price
- Clean establishment
- Positive reviews from long-term customers
Cons:
- Limited bouldering routes
- Some negative experiences with customer service
- Mask policy inconsistencies
Location / Contact
- Address: 1304 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Phone:+1 309-829-8255
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:upperlimits.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.7-star.
This business has 100 reviews.
The address is: 1304 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States .
The contact number is +1 309-829-8255
This service is listed under Gym .
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Ben Wodika
1 year ago
Great camps! My 10 year old had a blast!
Jeffrey Mroz
1 year ago
Fantastic experience! Had a staff bonding night, and they had a blast there!
Kara Riley
1 year ago
Husband and I took ropes 101. Had a blast! Josh and ‘ole Sorey were great instructors, thanks !
DAVID HAYNES
1 year ago
My family and I thoroughly enjoy our time at Upper Limits. So much so, I took the Top Rope 101 class so I could properly and safely belay my kids!! I highly recommend this place !!
Maxwell gagen
1 year ago
Took the top rope class and Brooklyn was a great teacher. Been a couple of weeks at the Gym and everyone has been kind and welcoming. Hidden gem of Bloomington. Josh is ok but Brooklyn is cooler.
Jonathan Echevers
1 year ago
Very cool gym with a wide variety of sport-climbing routes, and some neat bouldering. The silos are very unique and awesome, there's also lots of overhangs in the main area, a sick wave-wall with a roof that makes for some very interesting climbing, and a 100 foot vertical wall on the outside. In terms of the facilities, this is my favorite climbing gym.The only reason I'm not giving it 5 starts is because of the staff. They can be very overbearing and even condescending at times. I get that even experienced climbers can make mistakes, but it's really obnoxious to have the staff as back-seat drivers anytime that you're trying to do anything. Like, I'm paying to use your facilities and have a good time with my friends, give us some space to breathe. And PLEASE stop shouting beta at me if I haven't asked you, for me, most of the fun is figuring stuff out by myself...
Elizabeth Woodburn
1 year ago
Lovely place with friendly staff and good variety of routes, -1 star for complete lack of staff masking. No patrons were wearing any when we arrived either. Bit of a surprise since staff were masked at their Maryland Heights location in StL a few weeks ago, and more than half of patrons. Take it off when you're in the silo 20+ feet above everyone else if you'd like, but the belayers are all in pretty close proximity to each other down at the bottom.
Noah Rivera
1 year ago
Really had fun at the top rope training session, I failed my belay test first go around but I will be back to redeem myself lol. Awesome gym all around though, a ton of lead climbing walls.
Cassidy Roop
1 year ago
Had a birthday party for my 9 year old and everyone had a blast! Both kid and adult climbers thoroughly enjoyed our time there. There is definitely a good variety of different difficulties. I would highly recommend upper limits
Samantha Stoudt
1 year ago
I took my 12 year old daughter and her friends for a birthday party! It was the best experience and so fun! Noah, the party guide was fantastic!!! All the kids had great time climbing and learned so much!!!