Climbmax Rock Gym

I'm in Phoenix for a few months for business and, as an avid climber, I decided to get a day pass at a few of the local gyms and then get a month pass at whichever one I liked the best. Climbmax was my first stop and boy I hope the other options are better. A few of the bad reviews below cover a number of my own complaints. The quality of the bouldering was just really really poor. The grading system was confusing, inconsistent, and in some cases non-existent. It certainly seemed like many of the problems had been around for ages and/or were missing holds. If not, they were set really poorly. Awkward, painful movements with no flow. I mean there were v0s and v1s that had no feet! I could go on, but I would just recommend going any where else, whether you're a beginner or experienced.

Use to be my go to gym, ownership changed, climbers left, routes became really weird and were incredibly inconsistent with their grade. I enjoyed it a lot when I was a beginner. Now? Not so much.

This used to be my go-to climbing gym...until I tore my ACL. Brenton below me pretty much nailed it.Ever since the new owners took over the gym, they have driven out all of the regulars that had climbed here for years. They continually hike up the prices and claim it will go towards maintenance which is a flat out lie. Their equipment is old. I have seen broken holds on the walls that are not replaced. I have had holds break off the wall while climbing. They do not have proper route setters. They do not have proper instructors. They do not have proper mats or ropes.I took the risk of climbing there because it was a place I loved, and now it is just a disappointment. Maybe if the mats had been taken care of, I never would have torn my ACL. I was also in the gym, a week before my injury, where a gentleman broke his leg in half...because he fell during a bouldering route and landed in a dead spot in the mat. That is TWO sever injuries both within a week's time. I wouldn't be surprised if there have been others.It *might* be fine if you are coming for a day of low-level, family fun (it's not fine) but I would not recommend giving these people your business because of what they have done to people who love the sport. I beg you all to not support these owners. I would love nothing more than for this gym to come back to life but it truly has become a hell hole pit of despair where climber's dreams go to die.

Great place to climb. The best place in AZ, hands down. They finally hired someone who is updating the routes. Weekly!! I wish the memberships were a little bit cheaper. Overall, it's getting much better than it was a year ago. There isn't many regulars there. It's super chill. I know it says it's fully air conditioned...but it's at 85, don't expect it to be cool in there during the summer.

Lots of fun, has walls for all skill levels. It gets pretty hot in the building which is my only complaint. Great place.

They have the best walls i ever good walls. And they are very nice people :) BEST PLACE EVER

July 14, 2013. I took two of my nephews, and one of their friends here yesterday. Wow, we had a blast. After paying for the gear rental, a guy showed us how to put on our harnesses. Another fella gave us a quick lesson on tying the rope to our harnesses, and how to belay. It was quick and to the point. After our brief lesson, we had free reign to try any wall we wanted. Of the four of us, my oldest nephew did the best. We all had fun watching eachother try to climb up. We only yelled encouraging things, of course... ;)I'm not sure if rock climbers wear gloves, but I think a pair would be helpful while belaying; all of our hands were sore and cut up at the end of the day.We will definitely be back, and I would recommend to people that don't have to be glued to a phone or computer all day.

They are super nice here, and the gym has walls that range in difficultly from very basic to incredibly hard. Your experience begins with a short lesson on how to belay and tie knots properly and safely and then they let you climb at free will. Glad I tried the Groupon deal here!

On 09142011 Climbmax was forced to shut its doors.. :( this is a sad day for Arizona climbers, everyone here loved this gym. I hope they get to re-open soon!

Awesome - wide open climbing gym with lots of walls and angles. Tons of climbing!The AC is a must in the Arizona summer heat!