Located in Boulder, Colorado, the Boulder Rock Club (BRC) offers a warm, community-driven experience for climbing enthusiasts. The gym features a variety of climbing options, including top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering. Members and visitors praise the well-thought-out route setting, friendly staff, and inclusive atmosphere. BRC also provides additional facilities such as a weight room, yoga classes, and auto-belays for solo climbers.
While the gym has an old-school charm that appeals to many, some find the walls shorter compared to other gyms and the bouldering area limited. Despite these concerns, BRC maintains its reputation as a reliable and fun climbing hub, ideally suited for both beginner and experienced climbers.
Pros:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Well-set and varied climbing routes
- Supportive and welcoming community
- Auto-belays for solo climbers
- Inclusive environment for all skill levels
- Good additional facilities: weight room, yoga classes, cardio machines
- Consistent route updates
- Great for kids with dedicated areas
- Natural light and clean facility
Cons:
- Shorter walls compared to other gyms
- Limited bouldering area
- Can be crowded at peak times
Description
Besides a rock wall, this gym offers yoga classes & other training programs for all levels & ages.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2829 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, CO 80301, United States
- Phone:+1 303-447-2804
- Email:frontdesk@boulderrockclub.com
- Website:boulderrockclub.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (110)
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 110 reviews.
The address is: 2829 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, CO 80301, United States .
The contact number is +1 303-447-2804
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Revarx
8 years ago
This place truly does have everything. They have yoga and fitness/workout rooms, cardio machines on the upper level, and tons of rock climbing. They have a starter area to bring newcomers and kids, then both bouldering and belaying areas.
Jack Tanner
8 years ago
Really nice vibe. Cool staff and environment. Good Selection of Routes with lots of different difficulties. Definitely one of my favorite gyms.
Donovan Bagley
8 years ago
Great gym. I really enjoy the cool little overhang archway in their bouldering area. Also, the slide to get down once completing a problem is a clever idea.
Damon Hill
8 years ago
I have everything good and nothing bad to say about BRC. Great variety of setting, awesome environment, the auto belays are amazing. The workout gym super solid...heck they even have a slide at the top of the bouldering wall. The staff was super friendly and helpful...I could compliment these guys all night. Check it out yourself. :)P.S. they aren't paying me to write this, nor am I an employee. I'm just a Boulderite slackliner who is trying to get his climb on.Cheers :)
Naomi Guy
8 years ago
20 years ago I visited for the first time. I was blown away by how friendly everyone was & the quality of the route setting was & still is outstanding. As a former route setter & climbing gym assistant manager in the UK, I had pretty high standards. Over the years I have had private strength training sessions with Chris Wall, participated in many of the climbing competitions held there & appreciated the facility & all it has to offer. A well equipped gym, yoga & strength training classes. My kids have participated in camps & parties & one of them was on the climbing team. It's a great place to bring kids & new climbers as it has a unique beginner climber area. And they have free coffee for the early birds!
John Powell
9 years ago
Love this place. There are very good climbers here, most very friendly and happy to help those with less experience.
Bao Nguyen
9 years ago
The BRC is an amazing climbing gym to say the least. They have great routes and plenty of climbing areas. The gym also comes with lots of classes and programs which you can sign up for. There is also a decent fitness room and cardio area.I have now been to several climbing gyms across the country and the BRC is still my favorite. New routes go up every week so you can keep coming back to the BRC and face fresh problems. This was a very big problem I had with gyms elsewhere. I would come to a gym months after I have previously visited, only to find the same routes still up.
Kelsey Shumate
9 years ago
Wonderful routes and friendly staff! As a nanny in Boulder I think the BRC's youth program is the best in Boulder. The staff are always in control of the class and they make climbing fun and engaging for the little ones. I highly suggest taking your kids to the BRC.
Stefanie Smith
9 years ago
If your going to join a rock climbing gym in Boulder, join BRC. They have the friendliest staff, with the majority of members equally friendly. I've made tons of new climbing partners here and the atmosphere here is super chill. I wouldn't climb indoors anywhere else.
Lisa Otten
10 years ago
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE BRC and CMS!!! Thank you Luke Terstriep and staff for an amazing time! We will be back next summer for sure. You helped make memories that will last a lifetime!!!