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
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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Melissa Berard
2 years ago
Wonderful facility. Prices are for whole day only, no half day rates. It smells like feet when you walk in the door but the climbing area is well ventilated.
Sophia
2 years ago
An all around fantastic climbing gym! Dynamic route setting, friendly staff, and the training gym actually has deadlift platforms/a variety of lifting equipment (a rarity at other gyms around the area). They also have solid technical classes for learning to lead, set anchors, etc. as well as bi-weekly yoga. Took their lead class a few weeks ago; our coach Corey was an encouraging teacher and the class made me so much more confident in my climbing! If you’re looking for a home gym in Boulder, this is the one!
Emily Wein
2 years ago
So I've been here in Colorado for about 2 years now and started climbing as a new climber at the BRC.I have also at times climbed at movement, the spot and Ubergrippen with friends in addition to climbing at other gyms out of state when I am not in Colorado. And let me tell you, the BRC is in a league of its own in terms of quality. It certainly isn't the biggest, newest, or flashiest gym but everything about it is top notch.I think the thing that is fantastic and distinctive with the BRC are the route setters. Other gyms just don't know how to do it. All the routes in the BRC are creative and thought out with lots of different varieties in terms of the type of difficulties you will face. Routes have a theme and a reason to exist in the way that they do. They feel awesome to climb unlike every other gym I have been to.Whatever the BRC does, I hope they continue to do it because it is awesome!
James Garnett
2 years ago
The routes here are well set, and fun. As a mainly outdoor trad climber, I have to cast a disbelieving eye at the route ratings, but of course that's neither here no there. The associated side-gym is rather small, so this should really be considered mainly a climbing gym overall, but it excels at that. It's a good way to stay in form when the blizzards are blowing.
BJ Marraccini
2 years ago
Lots of routes and problems to choose from but man you really need to keep your head on a swivel and be aware of climbers above. So much packed into the space it could be overwhelming to some. The boulders don’t use V grading but I really liked how they were set. Next time I’m in town I hope it’s less crowded. Cheers
Amber Shipley
2 years ago
Best gym in the boulder area. The routes are usually top notch, lots of options. It can sometimes be really hot inside and crowded but overall it’s worth it.
max white
2 years ago
Had a poor experience with my visit here. 26$ is an absurd price for a day pass. Why can’t you use that cash to fix the AC. It’s so humid in the gym I walked in and my glasses genuinely fogged up. It smelled really bad, even for a gym. The route setting was uninspired at best.
Eamon Swihart
2 years ago
Old, outdated, and bit dirty. The climbs are short and they haven’t bought a new hold since 1996 it seems. The setting is decent, the staff is good and friendly, and the culture is pretty great and welcoming.However with the other gyms so close in the area, it feels bit like this gym is stuck in time. I feel like I get more from Amy other gym around.Update: Pushed another star in there. they replied to my review quickly, which demonstrates they care what their climbers really think. As mentioned, staff and culture here are quite good.
Jeffrey Klassen
2 years ago
Excellent staff, excellent route setting. The best community there is for a gym in Boulder!A great workout room, moonboard, bouldering, and of course rope climbing!
Thaig3r
2 years ago
Nice gym. Good use of space for its size. Has everything you need in a climbing gym. Friendly staff, fun climbs (ropes and bouldering), training area, weight room, yoga room, plenty of hand sanitizer, etc.