Very rude owner and extremely basic and poorly laid out facility with machines that just don't feel…read moresmooth when using them. Missing basic equipment that every gym I've ever been to has. They staff the gym at hours that are tough for people with 9-6 jobs. I had a 2 month membership while I was in town and I wasn't able to make it in to return my card before my membership expired. I sent the following message to the owner and received the following response: "Good afternoon, I leave the state tomorrow and need to return my access card to receive a refund. I called the phone number and wasn't given any options besides needing to come in when the staff is working. The staff hours are not ideal for anyone with a 9-6 job and the only time I can make it in will be this evening. I do not have access to the door since my membership expired yesterday. What solutions do I have since I will no longer be in Oregon as of this evening? It would be ideal to have a drop box or a way to let someone in for the sake of returning the card. Please help me with facilitating this. Thank you" Response from owner: "Please note that, should you return to Hood River in the future, we ask that you take your business elsewhere as our club is not the right fit for your needs." How rude and unprofessional. The owner could have responded with a solution other than visiting during staffed hours such as mailing the card or another option but I was met with that response. Since I was leaving the state, I stopped by the gym my last evening and had someone let me in to drop the card off since I was given no other options and didn't want to be charged for the access card.

I had a very disappointing experience at this gym. I brought my sister with me because she was…read moreinterested in joining and wanted to get a day pass. Before I even had a chance to put on my indoor shoes (a policy I found unusual), we were told my sister couldn't work out or even sit on the benches while I worked out. We were only there for about 4-5 minutes and never even got past the front desk (we arrived at 4:03PM and staffed time had ended at 4PM, though I thought we were still within staffed hours). I was later charged a $20 fee because my sister entered with me. While I understand the gym has rules, this felt unnecessary and unfair from my perspective. Because of the way the situation was handled, and the fee applied, I decided to cancel my membership. In my opinion, I would not recommend this gym, as my experience left me feeling unwelcome and disappointed.

the power station is great and calm place to exercise. Everyone is welcoming and the staff are…read moreamazing!

I really enjoyed this gym. Visited for the weekend and easily purchased a very reasonably priced…read moreweek pass. Easy digital access 24/7. Great old school gym. Plenty of equipment and classic iron. Very clean.

I'm always grateful when I can get an indoor or outdoor swim and Hood River Aquatic Center provides…read moresummer. Typically covered pool, during the summer months they open a few panels to let the sunshine and warm air shine through. Oh, and the wind, too! It is Hood River so fierce winds are to be expected. You can do a Day pass for $5 or buy punch card of 10 swims for a discount, more of a discount if you live in Hood River and are a senior. Even though I'm from Portland, I purchased o e because I know it will get used. I'm in Hood River frequently - my Happy Place- even happier when I get in a swim. There are 4 lap lanes and 2 per lane, splitting rather than circle swimming, always a plus. There is a timer clock on each end making it super easy to know when you've accomplished your time or to see how quickly you are swimming. Lap lanes are usually available all day but always check their website for the most accurate info. A large play area is available for kids and families as well as an individual shallow pool. A few lounge chairs and lots of metal bleachers on the perimeter. You can also walk a few feet to an outdoor patio if you need more sun. I did! Needed to speed up my drying time after my shower. Locker rooms are typical, a few private showers and an open shower pit area. Staff is friendly. They were super helpful and informative when I called to inquire about usage and the same friendliness greeted me when I arrived. Happy to have discovered this pool and will be back! I have a punch card to use up!!!

I am so grateful for all the staff at HRAC. During this time with COVID, their jobs are more…read morestrenuous and they're under more pressure but they all have such positive attitudes. I swim here weekly, almost daily, and they keep the pool and locker rooms immaculate. I feel safe coming here! Thank you staff for taking COVID seriously and keeping everyone safe!

HRAC is great. It's extremely clean, the functional training and workout rooms have an excellent…read moreselction of equipment, and the desk staff is super professional and friendly. I really enjoy the tennis drills and get effective instruction from the pros. I only wish that they'd let me add family members to my household membership when they come for a month, then leave, then come back. The weekly membership is costly, but the monthly one was perfect. And I wish the online reservations would let you get on a waitlist so I wouldn't have to call. But everything else is awesome and the owners are super nice and conscientious.

I really enjoy the HRAC and I really appreciate the staff's attempt at accommodating all the…read moredifferent needs of its patrons. I play pickle ball regularly there and I enjoy the experience so much. To the distractors I'd say, you try keeping everyone happy...good luck. HRAC, Keep up the good work!

I worked out at Viento for about two and a half months while on temporary assignment in Hood River…read more They have great coaches that are both knowledgeable and motivating. Great group of athletes that work out there. I really appreciated that there are two olympic lifting specific workouts each week. It's sometimes difficult to find even one lifting class in some places, so two was wonderful. It was also the cleanest gym I've ever been to. They had cleaners come in every day after the last class was finished. The place was as spotless as a gym can be.

This is a great place to go for a climb. After going with friends a few times I had to get a…read moremembership myself. It's such a friendly atmosphere, the staff are very kind and welcoming and pretty much anyone is happy to chat. Everyone is working on their projects and the atmosphere is very chill. There's lots of very easy and accessible climbs, anyone who can climb a ladder will find something here. Most of the climbs are VB-V7 and there's a few higher than that. Every week there's new routes and they're all super fun. Prices are very reasonable and accessible considering its downtown location and size. Highly recommend for both climbers and climbing-curious people!

We were traveling in our RV. We stopped here for a day and visited this bouldering gym. It's such a…read morecool location. Love the atmosphere and the antique architecture. A must-visit for sure!

I found the best features to be the 24x7 access, done via swipe card. As a 2 week visitor to the…read morearea who planned to do multiple workouts, the single month membership was most cost efficient for me, but they have other plans. Norbert was great at meeting me, explaining options and policies, & going over equipment. There's a reasonable array of strength-training equipment, and though some pieces look a bit worn, they're all in working order. Other visitors generally observed gym rules (no loud music playing from your iPhone) with one exception. They could stand to replace the yoga mats, some of which smell, others are repaired with tape. They're usable, but not very nice. A heavy punching bag is also available. Cardio equipment looks well-maintained but I didn't use it. A kitty named "Fuzzybutt" is the mascot, & sadly they don't seem to understand the issues with having a cat roam free. I'd sign up again when I'm back in town.

This gym delete negative reviews. You literally have to "make an appointment" to work out…read more Cross-fitters are rude and aggressive to regular gym members too like they are some elite group of people. Wish I could leave ZERO stars.

Loved all the outdoor classes I did here. Instructors are fantastic, especially Susan. The only…read morething I don't love is having to register online.

My review is on the massage services in this business. I…read moreasked a local where I could get the best massage in Hood River. I was told to connect with Shery which I promptly did. Now I have been getting full body massages longer than I can remember. This includes the USA, China, Thailand, Pakistan, and a number of other countries. When in a new geography it's always a hit and miss proposition. But today 90 minute experience at this place ranks in the top 5 on my list. Shery is a pro. Lots of experience and a very reliable masseuse. It's been 7 hours since I got the massage and I am still in the zone. Worth every cent I spent. First, the facility is fantastic. Clean, welcoming and comfortable. Secondly, she knows what she is doing. My body is in a state of Zen. Thank you Shery.

Real Nice Guy. Very Intense. You see him running and working out all over the place in the area…read more He's close to 50 yrs old and he looks to be in better shape than most 20 year old folks. Dustin

Rick knows everything about functional training, and really does have the largest selection of…read morefitness equipment in the Gorge, and its fun!

I signed up for the trial week here and my first few classes were with Victoria who is truly…read moreamazing. The positive energy from the group that filled the room and her insightful instruction is exactly why I like to include studio yoga into my practice. I thought I had found my new "yoga home." And then I came to Angela's class, which is why I urge you to stay away. Angela is the worst yogi, and quite possibly even a horrible person...and she owns this place. First, she didn't like my mat, or where I placed my mat, or which side of the mat I was using and proceeded to try to sell me a mat. Uhhh... Then, as I came into my first down dog she snaps at me to stop moving, so I froze. Then she proceeded to come and touch me on every pose! She didn't know me! She didn't ask me! She didn't know my body! To her credit, she may have assumed that I wanted to get really deep into each pose because it is obvious that I have practiced before, but after hiking that day I was a little sore/tired, and wanted to take it easy. I listen to my body and don't force poses. The penultimate straw was when, on my third down dog, she came and drove my heels into the mat! Drove.my.heels.into.the.mat. I flipped over and asked her to stop, and that her touch felt critical...she said "fine" and marched around the room loudly saying how she is showing us how to do things correctly and how important it is for her to touch, blah, blah. It felt so hostile! So hostile, in fact, that I rolled up my mat and left...after only 8 minutes. If you look at the website, she violated all of her own tenets. I'd like to say my story is unique, but I felt compelled to write this review after swapping Angela horror stories at the Thirsty Woman with some folks I had just met. So join Root Down at your own risk, and/or only take classes from Victoria and Jen. Namaste.

Root Down is an exceptional addition to our community! All instructors within are skilled…read morededicated yoga practitioners. Definitely check in at Root Down when you have a moment.