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
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Reviews (100)
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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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Michael Manis
3 years ago
Very disappointed. Required to wear a mask the whole time in a hot grain silo. $20 for my four-year-old grandson who could hardly reach any climbing pegs. One of the employees was very argumentative. We won't be back.
Jacob Tyree
3 years ago
Staff if extremely knowledgable and friendly. The Gym is in amazing condition and is extremely unique. You're able to climb straight up old Silos that have been converted to rock walls. AMAZING!
Tracy Neal
3 years ago
Both of my boys attended the Upper Limits summer camp for the 3rd year in row. It is their absolute favorite camp each summer. The staff is welcoming, engaged, and they create a fun, busy, and safe environment for kids and teenagers.
Anthony Tucker
3 years ago
I've been climbing here for just about a year now, and just now getting around to leaving a review. This place is phenomenal! The staff is nice, knowledgeable and friendly. Same with all the members. It's an incredibly unique facility, which means lots of different options ranging from beginner to advanced. They do a good job keeping things fresh which means every week there's usually new things to look forward to. For anyone questioning if they're strong enough, if it's worth it to try once, etc. It most definitely is worth coming and this is the place to go. I would 100% recommend upper limits Bloomington to anyone and everyone.
Tricia M.
3 years ago
My 9 and 7 year old boys loved this camp so much that they spent nearly an entire week of winter break mastering their rock climbing skills. The staff were incredibly friendly and interactive with the climbing group, and knew my boys by name as soon as they walked in the door on day 2! Great experience. Highly recommend!!
Sameera Wijeyakulasuriya
3 years ago
The facility is very good but not all staff is helpful. I took my son here to do "Boys Scout Climbing Merit Badge" last Saturday. Most of the staff who conducted the merit badge were helpful to the kids who have not done climbing at all before. But some (specially one female instructor) did not understand the fact that these kids were doing this merit badge to find out if they like climbing or not. Rather than trying to ignite a love for climbing, these instructors were quite strict on testing ability. If you are going to keep offering this merit badge, please review BSA merit badge objectives. Your job as merit badge instructors is to ignite a passion for climbing, not making sure they master the climbing skills on the very first day they try out climbing.
chuck carrington
3 years ago
I brought 6 boy scouts that wanted to earn the climbing merit badge. The instructors were very patient with the boys and the facility is a great place to learn. It is not only good for beginners, there are also a variety of climbs for very advanced climbers.When I signed up for the merit badge class I was told to arrive by 9:30 am so they could get all the paper work done and get fitted for equipment before the 10:00 am class started, but no employees showed up until a few minutes after 10.
cwlpisd service
3 years ago
We came with 12 boy scouts for the Climbing merit badge class. The entire staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. They did an excellent job teaching our scouts about climbing, belaying, and how to be safe so everyone has fun. It was a great experience and the facilities are awesome and easy to get to.
Matthew Brown
3 years ago
Our Boy Scouts troop had an excellent experience at Upper Limits earning the climbing merit badge as well as enjoying the facility during the balance of our stay! The staff was wonderful, especially Lisa, Abby, Evan, and Robyn! Our group prepared ahead of time, studying knots and climbing information, and the instructors built on that and greatly expanded our knowledge skill in helping each boy achieve the merit badge.We hope to return on future excursions!
Charlie Robison
3 years ago
Upper Limits Rocks! It has quickly climbed to the top of my list of favorite things to do!There is so much variety here and it’s really easy for new climbers to get integrated into the sport. The classes are super easy and helpful. Ben helped us get our waivers in order, answered all our questions, and even demonstrated how the auto-belay works when I was intimidated to trust it to catch me. I had a blast and I would certainly go back.For those who have read to the bottom, you are rewarded with knowledge of Groupon opportunities. I went for super cheap. Check it regularly and you can, too.