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Session Climbing is a premier rock climbing gym located at 965 S A St, Santa Rosa, CA. It offers versatile facilities that include not only climbing areas but also yoga studios and a gym space upstairs. The gym caters to a range of skill levels, from beginners to seasoned climbers. The supportive community and friendly staff, including notable instructors like Shannan Donovan and Danielle Kelleher, create a welcoming environment. Although some users find pricing issues with day passes and equipment rentals, the overall experience remains highly positive.

Pros:

  • Friendly and supportive staff.
  • Inclusive and welcoming community.
  • Clean and modern facilities.
  • Offers yoga classes with top instructors.
  • Separate area for general fitness training.
  • Available snacks and drinks.
  • Discount on gear rental for first-timers.
  • Good for both adults and kids.
  • Beautiful and challenging climbing routes.

Cons:

  • High day pass and membership costs.
  • Charges for certain safety equipment.
  • Limited beginner/kid climbing areas.

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Reviews (10)

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Dynamic, futuristic awe inspiring, challenging way to stay fit in the modern world with like minded individuals in a fun nightclub type environment.

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Probably should consider a better day pass rate for non members… I come to Sanoma a couple times a year and would love to climb when I’m here. But they charge $30 for a day pass… The monthly membership is $90. Pretty huge bummer. Maybe offer a $15 day pass for bouldering only?

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Great staff, great environment. No qualms there. It's when we talk about money that Session is unethically greedy. They claim to have a "Family Membership Plan", but it just gives discount rates per person (and not even real discounts unless you have kids 6-11). There is no flat family rate like EVERYWHERE else. Why is that? This is false advertising. Secondly, and most egregiously, someone decided that they should charge to use a GriGri. $5 regardless if you are a member. No one reasonable charges for safety equipment, especially when you require a specific type. What's next, are y'all going to charge for rope too? How about the mats? This is ridiculous. Either let your members use them for free or weld them shut to the ropes like reasonable gyms do... I will obviously keep going to Session, but these monetization aspects are not ok.

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It was a lot of fun and I'm going to be coming back regularly. They give you a discount on renting gear the first time you go too which is lovely.The one (very slight) downside was that we weren't given more of an introduction by the staff person. (An example being the difference between V levels, what the rules for touching the top of the wall are, or even recommending chalk usage). They were still super awesome and polite, but most of the education came from other climbers (who are also lovely and happy to help!).That being said, I am going back and will continue to do so because it's a fantastic place to climb and meet other, more experienced, climbers and have a good time!

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Yoga brought me to Session. Top instructors Shannan Donovan and Danielle Kelleher teach here. They are beloved by many and it's obvious why - you can't cut the line of experience and their classes are proof. Other teachers I've tried can't match their knowledge, skill and capacity for connection. The vibe at Session is awesome, the yoga studio is beautiful, the staff is so great and love the gym and fitness classes too.

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Session! The space itself is beautiful, the routes are fun/challenging, and the community around the gym is amazing. Shoutout to the amazing staff as well: Dominic, Laura, Molly, Abel, and others, y'all embody the thoughtful and kind culture of climbing and are so welcoming! Thank you for creating such a great place :)

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Well worth the membership! Clean, new facilities with a good group behind it all.Great gym area where I can not only climb but also take yoga classes, train in the upstairs area, and reply to email/catch up on work in their lobby area. Having snacks/drinks available makes it someplace you can literally spend 3-5 hours at on the rainy weekends.I started climbing with very little experience here on guest passes from a member but soon I got my own shoes then the membership naturally followed. Other people that climb here are super kinda and inclusive! Thank you for creating this space!

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Great place, very fun, with amazing climbing walls and bouldering walls, quick and easy to come in and they have really really good root beer on tap. Definitely a place you can go with your kids and would recommend going there for a day. It also was definitely a challenge to climb some of the walls but it was very fun.

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I come here twice a week with my friend group since opening and always have a good time. Climbing is a great way to get in shape while having fun, plus the have a regular gym on the top floor +yoga studio. I highly recommend giving it a shot

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I had never climbed once in my life before joining session, but after their intro to climbing class with their staff I'm giving it a go and better yet my 8 year old is really loving it. They have a moderate size gym upstairs and a great yoga studio too. They do have a few showers and a small locker room area for after a work out if needed. Great place with a super friendly staff that so far is ready to answer any questions. Could use a few more beginner/kid areas, but I get that this is a true climbers gym and they have enough for everyone.

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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 10 reviews.

The address is: 965 S A St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States .

The contact number is +1 707-852-1040

This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .

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