DYNO Detroit Climbing

I'm SO glad to have a high quality climbing gym available in the city! Staff are super friendly, the atmosphere is positive, the amenities are tremendous. Edited below for an update since opening times...- gets loud when it's busy, and I think the space could benefit from acoustic treatment, but I'm exceptionally picky about that. It's not any worse than other gyms.- the grades are very soft, but they're internally consistent, and that makes it easy to plan a session once you get used to the scale. Just be prepared to adjust your expectations if you start here and decide to go climbing outdoors, lol.- setting has gotten more varied and interesting since opening - really enjoying it. Resets are frequent enough to keep it interesting, but your project won't disappear before you're done with it :)

I can’t say enough good things about this climbing gym. It’s the gym that caused me to fall in love with climbing. The bouldering area is large and has routes for all levels of climber. Then there’s the top ropes, auto belays, and lead climbing…so good!! I go several times a week and I’ve found strength at 40 I never thought I would have. Give it one try, I promise you’ll love it!!

DYNO Detroit is by far the most excellent gym I have ever been to. They have stupendous rock climbing, a complete weight room, and magnificent staff. When you go here, you are welcomed with big smiles and low prices. The rock climbing is a lot of fun and challenging to say the least. Climbing is an extraordinary workout without it even feeling like a workout. I love this place with all my heart and I am certain you will be satisfied if venture to this gym!1 million stars

I initially called ahead a week prior to my planned visit to DYNODetroit, where I hoped to surprise my friend by taking him rock climbing for his birthday. Having very little knowledge of the sport, I was apprehensive and nervous myself. Staff member Brock was on the other side of my call and offered a lot of information and communicated it simply and with gentleness as I expressed my concern to not properly coordinate ahead of time in terms of wardrobe or gear. He reassured me that they’d have everything available and assist when we arrived. I immediately felt at ease to have had Brock so personally invested in my attempts to celebrate my friend with this activity far from either of our expertise.When we arrived around midday on the following Friday, we were greeted by staff member Kenny, who was so welcoming, gregarious, and bright. As I shared that it was our first time to visit DynoDetroit and that my friend was celebrating his birthday, Kenny offered us a special rate for the occasion. I was so moved by the care that Kenny and the entire facility extended to us.Kenny offered a very thorough tour of all of the features to the establishment and a very detailed orientation on the gear we rented and the safety and practices surrounding climbing. I felt a strong sense of trust in the gym and staff as soon as we stepped inside and that carried on throughout the entire day.Brock came over to greet us as we set up for the day and I was thankful to meet him in person, after he served as such a strong source of comfort over the phone. He was intentional to connect with us, visiting with such a warm approach between our climbs. When I found myself paralyzed in fear at the top of a beginner climb later that day, Brock recognized my nerves from across the way and genuinely cheered me on in repelling down.A part-time staff member, Lucy, happened to be on site that day for her own personal climbing, yet still offered her skills as a certified lead belay for us. She approached us to invite us to rely on her, should we decide to diversify our experience with different routes. She quite literally sacrificed her own time to climb and opened our ability to discover other parts of the wall that required someone to belay for us. She was joyful and patient and encouraging – especially meaningful to me as I hesitated to climb beyond a certain level.Sam, another staff member, collected our gear at the end of our time – about 3.5 hours after we initially arrived. He was intentional to follow-up with our experience for feedback and to share in on the excitement we each held for the time we spent there.Throughout the entire day, members of the gym and staff were smiling, friendly, and purposeful in approaching us to introduce themselves, share tips, or simply celebrate a completion of a route. I felt as though I had been a long-time valued member, rather than a brand-new visitor.The facilities are brilliantly clean, maintained with safety as a priority, and strongly driven in being community-focused. It’s a value that has vibrantly and obviously been adopted by every person who is a part of DYNODetroit. I saw it from recurring members, as well as from other first-time visitors who were there as a part of single-time gatherings.As someone who is deeply fearful of heights and who was only initially motivated to participate for a one time occasions because of a friend’s birthday, I can confidentially say that I plan to return – both for the challenge in climbing, as well as for the community there!Thank you, DYNODetroit, and thank you especially to the staff – Brock, Kenny, Lucy, and Sam - for a SPECTACULAR first time experience! I'll be back! :0)

My 8 year old son and I had so much fun and a great workout. This place is the most welcoming environment for a newbie!! All of the rules were covered in the orientation and suggestions on where to start were spot on. The price is affordable for a day pass and the facility’s were extremely clean. We will be back for sure.

I love this indoor climbing gym. Friendly & helpful staff, clean facility, & some treadmill & weights tailored for climbing. They also change the routes regularly (after 3 months or so). Lead climbing, top roping, bouldering, they all have it here. Staff are always on the lookout to coach & give tips on how to top the routes. I signed up for membership after my first visit & had been going here 3-4 times a week for more than a couple of months now.

As a very novice climber, this place was wonderful! Gear rental was very affordable ($8.48 for everything I needed), and the orientation and basic instruction was extremely helpful and delivered by cheerful team members. The whole place feels like a community- staff and regulars all know each other, and are welcoming and encouraging to newbies. They’re still requiring masks indoors, and the gym felt super safe and clean.

We drove there from a city near to Ann Arbor. To be honest, this place is best than one in Ann Arbor due to lack of optional, price is ridiculous and more. I am so happy we felt so welcome! We will definitely come back!!!!! ITS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Absolutely AMAZING, the best way I can put it is I found a new home. This place has the most welcoming and enjoyable staff I've ever seen. It's very clean and orderly. The prices are very affordable. And the experience is like no other! I will be coming here often to try and stay active and I would suggest anyone to do the same!

Nothing negative to say about it. Fun experience with fair pricing. All rental equipment was available. A quick run though of things and multiple questions were answered. Small tips and techniques were given by both the locals and The staff. Very friendly positive atmosphere!