There appears to be some kind of cultural phenomen where young women treat mothers like complete…read moredog sh*t. This is after a really crap experience shopping yesterday, where I spent hundreds of dollars and was negged to the point I asked my husband "Do they hate me?" And all he could say was "I don't know. I think they are just b*tches." I may be overwhelmed, but never once am I rude. It takes about a second grade level to decipher the difference. Day in and day out, I am spending time just making everyone else around me happy for the holidays. I don't know where this sh*t comes from. I have not experienced such female venom in my entire life, and I speak as the party girl who went home with your boyfriend back in the 90s. Now I am a mommy. And I am raising girls to be bada!!es in a world where their civil rights hang in the balance. Why the actual F am spending a good chunk of change where they treat me like a nuisance? Furthermore, by a specific demographic of women who are better off than say many others in our country.() I do my due diligence in this community. I vote, am active in the union, and speak to legislators about improving our schools. I am also nursing my senior RESCUE dog of 15 years to certain death. Like... what is your problem? What the F did I do to you? Why am I justifying the need for basic human respect when you are in a service position? I don't need you to kiss my , but how about you don't meet my questions with a stone cold glare when my children are learning how to socialize with adults? I asked for help from a nice male customer to avoid Mean Girl Mentality. He offered to help on the section where someone has to man the ropes. I told him the girl in front is so rude and cold, I am not comfortable asking her for anything. He offered to do it for us. Perhaps a white man can solicite a more appropriate customer service attitude than a mom who is raising two liberal girls who want to get comfortable with extreme sports ... (Newsflash, she was nicer to him). I will tell you what, I am sick and tired of young women treating me like sh*t. And I don't know why but I certainly won't spend this amount of money where customer service makes it a point to make me feel unwelcome. I will go to Tacoma and save myself the horrible social interaction. I am done with Cirque. (Post script, there was a nice woman my age who helped us return our stuff. That is the human interaction I understand and appreciate. However, I will not return with the current staff in place.)

Loved visiting this place! I'm a total beginner and my spouse and I signed up for one of their…read moreorientation classes, which includes rentals and a day pass to the gym for that day. I found it to be a great deal. Miles showed up around and taught us a lot! He was very knowledgeable and patient. Everything is in very good shape. We got to try bouldering, auto belay, and top roping. Also got a tour of their gym, which includes a lot of climbing-specific equipment along with tradition gym equipment. The place is very spacious but there did seem to be a lot of families on the weekend, so a little crowded near the auto belay. Not a knock, just something to be aware of when timing your visits. They have a lot of events and theme nights too. It's just a really cool place, hoping I can build some muscles so I'm not so sore next time, and can come back soon!

It's a cool lil gym. Good vibes, affordable prices, they sell gear there and the staff are awesomeread more

I had to cancel because my son woke up with a cough and a Fever and They wouldn't waive the $5…read morecancellation fee due to illness. I understand that it's a business but you can't charge someone for being sick, the other choice is to what? Go there sick and get everyone else sick? that's unethical. No thank you we will go elsewhere.

Nice climbing gym in the Yakima area. It is fairly spacious, and has a good bouldering area. There…read moreis too rope as well.

I've climbed in gyms all across the country and PRG NE is a solid if not above average gym in terms…read moreof climbing options and overall gym quality. Climbs (both boulder and ropes) are creative and interesting. There's enough wall so that you get a good variety of angles and they're refreshed enough that you rarely go in and say you have nothing to work on. I do usually go at night, and being new to the area, I don't love the parking situation. It's street parking and I never have parked more than two blocks away, but trying to read all the different parking signs at night is a massive pain. That being said, I do enjoy PRG NE more than Beaverton. Unpopular opinion I'm sure. Beaverton seems more sanitized. NE just feels more homey and has more character. I've heard it called more of a "dirt-bag" gym, but I promise you, this place is much nicer than many other dirt-bag gyms I've been around.

Our little goes climbing with his aunt all the time, so when we were in the area and had family…read morewith us, we decided to hit this place up. So fun, plenty of space for the kids to venture and climb, different textured walls for them to experiment with. The staff was great to work with and everything was pretty cool.

Amazing gym, with lots of workout classes, friendly people, and clean facilities! I would recommend…read morecoming to this gym!

My partner and I took part in an intro class where we learned the basics of belaying and rock…read moreclimbing. I definitely recommend! I don't remember our instructors name but they were super helpful and knowledgeable in the subject. I was confident in my skills after the class was over. After the class they let you keep climbing for as long as you'd like or they give you a pass to come back the same day (for free!) The gym itself has lots to offer! There's a rock climbing area, gym (weights and machines), locker rooms, and a sauna! There may be more upstairs but I didn't make my way up there. Parking: we did street parking and it was pretty inexpensive (I think it was $2/hour). I don't believe they have a parking lot so street parking will be your only option. I highly recommend this gym!!!

We love the Circuit Bouldering Gym! We have been on so many rainy days and have hosted and attended…read morebirthday parties there as well. I appreciate that you have to pre-book your general session so there is not overcrowding in the kids area. The party room is spacious enough and it was nice to be able to bring your own food in instead of having to order from the establishment itself. The staff is very welcoming, party hosts are always energetic and fun, and the kids burn off energy while being in a safe environment. Make sure to watch the safety video (kids and adults) prior to arriving. I would highly suggest bringing a water bottle as well.

Absolutely love coming here! There are always something new and challenging to climb, they keep it…read moreinteresting, and it's very safe. I feel like I push myself in a new way each time I come. the staff is very friendly and helpful. We do the ab class with Tristan, he is great and the class really works your abs! Highly recommend both the gym and ab class.

We LOVE Stoneworks for climbing! The people are so friendly it makes us want to come back. They…read moreare knowledgeable and focus on safety. This is a great place to have a birthday party or work event. I highly recommend Stoneworks Climbing Gym!

Came over to this place after reading reviews while visiting the Portland area and my kids really…read moreasking us to go rock climbing. This place didn't disappoint. Also, the ladies that worked there (Jessica and Christina are amazing). They are very nice and showed my kids (no experience) the tricks and are both patient and professional. Strongly recommend any family and adults to come here. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!

I have plans to climb Ranier 7/2026, but I've never had exposure to snow trekking. My friend…read moregraciously offered to give me a 101 crash course on MSH. Of course, I took the opportunity and flew to Portland and drove out to MSH. The day was perfect and the hike was incredible. I learned so many new skills. MSH is just beautiful and we caught the sunrise on a clear day. Get your parking before hand. I grabbed mine at REI in Portland. Please come and create your own adventure.

The cost was $299 for a Guided Summit Climb through the Mount St. Helens Institute. You have a…read moregroup maximum of 10 and typically have to sign up months in advance to secure a spot. We signed up ~4 months in advance and trained every weekend for the September '26 Summit hike. We signed up for Sept 13 as the weather was supposed to be promising and we were taking the "Summer Route" roughly 8.5 miles RT. For the Sunday hike we received a message from our Guide Chris on Thursday, September 10th with the meet up information which was 6am at the trailhead. He left a phone number and email for questions before the hike. The weather turned for the worse on Saturday morning, which said Sunday morning to early afternoon would be "active snow, 30+ mph winds, near-freezing temps, and whiteout conditions, near zero visibility." We did not have the equipment to hike in snow/ice, neither did REI in early September. At least six members of our group left voice mails, and emails for Chris from Saturday early through evening. No responses at all to anyone in the group, and the concerns were all around safety. Literally 10+ message left for the guide we all paid $299 for to ensure a fun safe adventure. Even through Monday, still no responses, as I believe it's likely no one showed up, I know for a fact 6 of 10 didn't show.

This is a great, secluded trail on the North Side of Adams…read more That means it's on the opposite side from the South Side. Y'know, the crowded side. There aren't many people out here. The road out isn't the best, but can probably be done with a "normal" car. Snow drifts persist late into the season, so make sure you have good beta. The trail winds up the mountain, eventually dumping you into alpine meadows at 5.5 miles. Lots of great camping here. Free, too.

Portland Rock Gym isn't just a gym it's a colossal playground for climbers, and honestly, words…read morebarely do it justice. Having actually helped lay the foundation back in my construction days yep, I poured the slab in the parking lot and near the Starbucks next door it was surreal to come back and see the finished masterpiece towering above me. My wife and I signed up for a starter class, and let me tell you, the excitement is real. The scale of this place is jaw-dropping; every wall, every route, every corner feels massive and meticulously designed. The staff is top-notch, friendly, and clearly passionate, which makes getting started a breeze. It's the kind of place where you can feel the history and effort in every inch, and yet it's buzzing with energy and accessibility for beginners. Coming back as a participant instead of a laborer it's a full-circle kind of thrill. Blown away doesn't even begin to cover it. If you're even remotely interested in climbing, Portland Rock Gym is the place to be

Excellent gym | very aesthetic…read more This is the biggest climbing facility I've ever been to. It is one of those climbing chains, like Movement, so they have a lot to offer for climbers and fitness enthusiasts. Keep in mind that I'm writing this review with a background of climbing over 15 years and have visited many gyms throughout the country and overseas. The gym boasts over 20,000 sq ft with 17ft tall boulders and 40ft walls of rope routes. You can never be bored here. In fact, there's so much space that they don't know what else to do with it! They have lounging areas, a couple of bathroom areas, training board systems, and weight training. But let's talk bouldering first... Some of the routes I've jumped on felt intuitive. Good flow. There were a few that puzzled me, though. One route was an overhanging low grade route that I anticipated to be an easy warm up, but instead they placed a hold that forced me to do a less than ideal move for the grade. I was spooked. A friend agreed. Overall, they have lots of area with various range of problems for a beginner climber to an advanced veteran. No kids area, but I'd say the area closest to the front desk to the left is the most kid friendly spot. The second biggest feature here is the newly opened rope area. It's impressive and overwhelming. There are about 5 auto belay systems, so you can get a pretty decent work out if you came solo. I saw routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.11 when I did autobelay here. There are two crack climbs one can practice in the auto belay area as well. There is everything imaginable from 5.4 to 5.12/13 here, including overhanging routes. Also, I was impressed with their various holds! One set of black holds were used for a stemmy route, which I thought was neat. I believe they set every 8 weeks. Community? I'm not sure. I think when you are a gym like Movement, it's hard to cultivate a tight-knit climbing community, like Santa Rosa's Vertex or Tigard's Circuit, but I think there are little climbing groups that make up a community. People are friendly though. This place is well thought out. I'm impressed and found the staff to be helpful. A day pass is $27. For a place like this, it's worth it. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here.