I LOVE THIS GYM! Rachel is the best because she is so cool and awesome and has the prettiest hair ever. She's also so good at climbing and can do a really cool, strength intensive pose. Also everyone that works here is cool and awesome and great at climbing, shoutout Ventura read more

Boulderdash Ventura - Everyone is so silly and creative! - Rock Climbing Near Me - Ventura, California

It was my kids first time climbing inside a climbing gym. Luckily we had a wonderful crew of parents who made the experience amazing. We were celebrating a birthday with a group of kids. The lady working the gym today was such a buzz kill. I am all about following the rules and being safe especially in a climbing environment. We were told two rules at the beginning. Harness and shoes must be worn in rope areas and the bouldering area is off limits to 5 and under and that was changing soon. Icing on the cake was the pretentious tone she gave my young son and I by stating that he wouldn't enjoy climbing as he is being put in a harness. Way to set him up for success by saying a negative comment before he even gets to try it. Remember boulderdash staff what you say around kids they absorb. Words have a huge impact. You might "teach" children in your classes but not all children are the same. I've never been to a climbing gym that a manager can go climb with friends and family for hours. She wasn't supervising who was coming in and out and what was happening throughout the gym. When said manager did decide to come around she was randomly yelling at our kids or us for not doing things she never told us about in the first place. One star for the power trip employee with a negative attitude. One star for the cleanliness of the facility. It could use a deep cleaning. Sanitizer stations would be good. The lady working chased and almost grabbed my child for accidentally walking in the restroom with her climbing shoes to wash her hands. Again I understand it's the rules and we followed the rules given. That was one moment a child forgot and a parent was standing up to stop the child from going in. The gym had plenty of beginner routes and top ropes. Boulder area could use improvements. The weight station is a joke. A few free weights and kettle bells crammed in a corner. We will stick with climbing outdoors. After all it is Southern California. read more

Shout out to the Boulderdash VTA staff, they are the best. Forgive me for not Remembering this young man's name, but he was awesome during our climbing session. I hope they can determine the guy from my photo. The woman at the front was also incredible! We had a great time and want to sign up for the membership. Thank you two! read more

Boulderdash Ventura - My 6yo loving it. - Rock Climbing Near Me - Ventura, California

Love Boulderdash VTA best of all the locations. The employees are both knowledgeable and nice- shout out Tuli, Brooke and Rachel. I always feel like safety is their number one priority. I think the Ventura route setters stand out as more fun than TO (sorry TO). Overall great atmosphere and place to meet friends while getting exercise. PS they do allow Grigri, you just have to pass the belay test on the ATV. read more

This is an incredible space to work on your fitness. It's a super fun activity in a supportive environment with friendly staff who want you to have the best and safest time. I'm so glad we have this in our community. read more

Ventura climbers are really lucky to have a well set gym. Interesting problems for all levels and I have climbed at more than one dozen gyms over the years. I also organized a work party there recently, including kids. All the gym instructors were super encouraging for all. It was a fun time for the whole family. They had enough beginner routes that we didn't run out of things to try after each 2 hour session. Thank you for running such a great gym!! read more

Highly recommend this gym! Tuli and the staff were super helpful definitely a must check out in the area!

I've been coming here for two years now and it's been great! Finally got lead certified and the class was fantastic. Tuli was my teacher and is super knowledgeable, funny, and a passionate climber. 10/10 would recommend read more

Update: recently got a membership when they changed their pricing structure, increased daily rates, and reduced savings from 10-day passes. This is a plus among many minuses. My main qualm is SAFETY: On my most recent visit, there were a bunch of teenagers in a big group. I don't really have a problem with this, but I do have a problem with a crowd of people around a wall when I'm on the wall. I don't want to get hurt or hurt somebody else if I fell off the wall. Another thing during this same session was this pair of adult men trying to learn how to do a backflip for the entirety of my session, about an HOUR. They were taking up a lot of space on the pads, not checking behind them for people before flipping, and nearly kicking me and my friends in the face several times. There was a guy egging the other guy on to keep trying and then doing a whole double back hand spring across the entire length of the bouldering mats. I don't go to a parkour gym or a gymnastics gym. I go to a climbing gym where people climb. I'm not trying to get body slammed by some reckless, childish actions. Later, one of the teenagers was inspired to also do backflips and then they just kept on going. Staff members saw this going on and did absolutely nothing. NOTE TO BOULDERDASH: I WILL CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP IF THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR IS SEEN ANYTIME IN THE NEXT MONTH. I think it is ridiculously irresponsible of the staff to allow crowding around the wall with no spotters, reckless climbing, and unchecked gymnastics routines. I get they sign the liability waiver, but it really seemed like they were going to break a wrist or land on their neck at any moment. read more

First time here. Awesome experience. Came with a friend over the weekend. I had no idea this place existed. I've heard of indoor climbing gyms but had always been fairly intimidated as I'm no pro when it comes to that sport. I was happy to see that this venue catered to all skill levels. The place is on the outskirts of town in a large, newer warehouse. It's bright and clean, with ample parking. There were a good amount of other users here when I came early afternoon, but the courses weren't busy to the point where it felt crowded. Boulderdash offers two options: a rock climbing wall with harnesses (which you need to be certified in), and a free form bouldering section. As I'm not certified in belaying, I opted for the shorter bouldering area. $25 got me a day pass along with shoe rental. The walls are color coded by skill level. Being the absolute novice I am, I stuck with the easiest sections (sturdier grips). I was able to navigate up to the top of a few different sections and would liken the experience to a jungle gym. It was a crazy workout and I'm still feeling it two days later. There were all ages and skill levels here. I will admit that I was a little intimidated but don't feel that I was judged by the others. It was a welcoming environment and I was free to climb where I wanted. The flooring is a large trampoline of sorts and won't hurt you all that much if you lose grip and fall. This was an adrenaline-inducing experience and I would come back again sometime. read more

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Great route-setting, cool staff, and a really cool community here. The yoga classes are also great if not crowded. But I got a few small gripes as a dues paying member: They don't seem to be changing the routes as much as they used to. There's a few that I think have been up for ~4 months probably. Not a huge issue but you get tired of climbing the same stuff, and after a while everything is super greasy, it would be nice if they changed it up more like they used to. They also bumped their prices up and got rid of most of the discounts. I can understand with the hit they probably took during covid, but they don't even offer a discounted annual plan which seems like a shame. One of the 'benefits' is a buddy pass for a new* friend once a month. I think the only way to use this once a month is to bring tinder dates here. (fwiw pretty sure a few members are getting their money's worth this way). I would really appreciate if I could just bring a few friends in once in a while without restriction. After I brought my cousin in at least a year and a half since the first time I brought him, I asked about the policy, staff said the policy was "in case someone had enough friends with memberships to keep coming for free". Just limit one buddy pass per month for non-members, they already have everyone on file to check if they've visited before anyway. Lame excuse for a stingy policy if you ask me, but I don't blame the staff for doing their job, just the ownership. So my few gripes are: - increased membership cost - lame policy on buddy passes - lower frequency of route setting If they fixed these I'd be a happier customer, but for now it's a bummer. read more

Wish this place could have a plug and play set up. Been to many rock climbing gyms that offer a play and play set up. You don't have to proove your self to tie the knots to move forward. Wish they would have a guide to help assist vs calling you out like a douche working a minimum wage job . Also, it's super easy to climb the walls , they make it sound like it's a mission lol . Climbed it with no gear when the instructor was not looking. read more

Been a member on and off for the last 4 years and I absolutely love this gym. I started coming knowing nothing about clinging, and the community there was so welcoming, answered all of my many questions, and encouraged me on certain climbs I didn't think I could do. Matt and Simon have been there forever, and they are awesome. I could not recommend a better climbing gym! read more

THEY DO NOT ALLOW GRIGRIS ONLY ATC USE BEGINNER BEWARE Definitely don't agree with their reasoning of having the belayer only use an atc so people don't let go of the rope. Sometimes accidents happen and better safe than sorry, especially in a gym. Awesome routes and kept neat and clean. Some of the most expensive rentals I've seen but not horrible pricing read more

Super sick gym, amazing staff, if Thule is working give him a shoutout cause he's the man. Super helpful and a great aura in the gym. Love the crowd the gym takes in, I always seem to meet a new friend in here. read more

We had an AMAZING experience today. My four year old daughter wanted to rock climb for the first time, and we went to Boulderdash not knowing what to do or expect but wanting to help her to try something she was interested in. The extremely professional staff accommodated us on the fly. My daughter became afraid once it was time to climb. But Cat took time to quickly and gently build a rapport with my daughter, and ever-patiently worked as her belay to help her make it to the top. My daughter left feeling accomplished and more confident thanks to Cat's positivity and encouragement. The facility (including the bathroom) is extremely clean. Plenty of space, great lighting, and a stimulating array of climb options. While we were there, we saw kids and parents, couples, novices, and advanced climbers. Lots of smiles everywhere. Great, positive atmosphere. Whether you've rock climbed before or not, Boulderdash is a must-visit. We're so glad we did, and can't wait to go back. read more

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Had a fantastic first time rock climbing experience with Matt as my private instructor/belayer. I was definitely nervous after looking down from the top of the first route & Matt chose all we did perfectly as it allowed me to build my confidence along the way. I'm hooked. The vibe is great, friendly staff and climbers - cool facility - excited to return. read more

Overall a great facility! I've been a regular for 2 years now and I really enjoy the setting and the staff. Tuli excels at customer service! He quickly recognized me a regular, learned my name, and always greets me with a smile on his face! Always makes my day! My only feedback for the gym as a whole would be that I wish there was more work out equipment and space, but I think they do a good job with the limited space. Additionally, I'm not a fan of the spray/ "Stōkt" wall. I'd much prefer a moon board or another standardized training wall. read more

I climb here 2-4 times a week and this is probably my favorite boulderdash gym! The vibes are good, and the staff is great! Especially Tully, who always has amazing energy and is happy to help with anything I or anyone else needs! love it, 5/5 stars :) read more

I live closest to the SFV location, so thats where I primarily go. I wanted to try the Ventura location and was blown away by Simons service. So nice and welcoming, he goes out of his way to make sure you have the best experience. I'll definitely be making the drive back read more

Love this place. Great bouldering. The staff is super cool and you can boulder and surf on the same day.

Just did the belaying class, it was awesome and our instructor Mike made it super fun and educational. I feel much more confident about learning the ropes now, Thanks Mike! read more

It was my first time indoor rock climbing. I was a bit nervous but Tuli was so incredibly encouraging and helpful! My experience was amazing and I'll be back soon. read more

Was told I didn't pass my belay test because my feet came off the ground when my partner who weighs 160 lbs took a fall (I'm 100 lbs). It is true I wasn't used to their dynamic rope as SBRG uses semi static but I still didn't think I had done anything unsafe or in a way that would warrant not being allowed to belay. Overall I think the staff is nit-picky and condescending and the routes aren't as good as what you'll find in Santa Barbara or SLO. read more

Excellent instruction, setup and staff! Husband and I came in for a half hour private belay session, got to do 4 different climbs each. The Boulder dash part was awesome with lots of options for beginners. Will be coming back to learn to belay! read more

Boulderdash Ventura - Boulder dash! - Rock Climbing Near Me - Ventura, California

Super cool place! Everyone is so helpful. Especially Mike, he's the best! Made us feel so comfortable our first time! Would totally recommend. read more

Had a great time climbing today . second time that I was fortunate enough to have Matt as an instructor. Wow, what a professional.

Dang the rep was so cranky. Felt super uncomfortable and unwelcome. I guess certain people aren't welcome. Never going back.

I have been enjoying taking my daughters here for climbing instruction, and they have loved the experience. Now I am learning to belay so we can climb independently as a family. My belay instructor Mike Williams was skilled, personable, and professional, with an affable conversational ease that made it great fun, even though I am the old dog learning new tricks. Mike went above and beyond in helping me out, lending his climbing expertise and putting up with my myriad questions like a champion of patience! I recommend him, and this location, for anyone seeking an engaging new experience. read more

Great boulder problems but really inconsiderate staff. Pre-COVID I would drive from Santa Barbara all the way to Ventura to go to this gym. Once I heard Boulderdash was opening back up I booked a reservation with my punch pass ID and was extremely excited to get back into a normal routine. I got a confirmation email that said I had a reservation and thought I was good to go. When I arrived the gym was mostly empty but they turned me away since I wasn't a member even though I had a reservation. Evidently the site has no validation even though it looks like it has some. Going to the gym was really important to me, I'm truly hanging by a thread mentally and NEEDED this. I felt very disrespected both due to wasted time and a general lack of compassion. I have decided that I can't support a company that treats people this way and will stop recommending Boulderdash like I did before. read more

My wife and I had been there before and had a great experience there so she wanted to take her niece there for a day out. She made the reservation a few weeks before and was looking forward to rock climbing, however was diagnosed with COVID the week of her reservation. When she called to reschedule, they refused to rebook her for another date and told her that if she wanted to change the date she would have pay again ( she even offered to bring in a note from the doctor). Very disappointed in these business practices and their customer service, pretty crappy policy. read more

This is a great addition to ventura. Lots of great routes and very friendly and helpful staff. I have brought my youth group kids and my own 4 year old and they all loved it. The only thing I would change is the closing time on weekends. 8pm is too early and 10 would work better. read more

Looking through the rules and regulations for your gym it looks like there's many rules that go way beyond what most gyms in the USA enforce. I would recommend reviewing them as I have recommended many people not to visit your facility because of them. Some examples: Grigri2 is an approved and recommend non tube UIAA breaking device. https://www.theuiaa.org/safety-standards/certified-equipment/ Forcing people to use a ground anchor serves little purpose. The wording for tying in does not match manufacturer recommendation for most typical harnesses which simply would be the tie in points. "Figure 8 follow-through knot must be tied through waist belt and leg loops." As worded it could be easly confused with tying to the wrong parts of the harness. Thanks, Alex read more

Really cool place if you're into rock climbing. Better bouldering than Thousand Oaks, TO makes you for it with better rope climbing areas. Always helpful staff. read more

Came back to see parents and my husband to our boys climbing. They belong to Vital in Oceanside and Carlsbad so new places always fun. Had a great time. Wanted to compliment the friendly guy who was nice enough to help me find our lost chalk bags and membership cards that were left behind after we left town. They held them until my folks picked them up. read more

This place is amazing. I took my 8 yr old daughter to climb and she had so much fun. The instructor who helped her was an awesome chick who was so sweet to her. She encouraged her and made her feel safe. I will definitely be going back. read more

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Thank you for opening a killer gym for the Ventura climbing community! It's been a long wait since you guys announced wanting to open a gym here but was worth the wait! Pro route setters and a nice top out boulder too! Lead climbers just remember to bring ur own rope. read more

I brought my son and two nephews here over the weekend to try rock climbing for the first time. Bonnie was their instructor/ belayer and she was great with them. read more

I'm really thankful I tried rock climbing because now I'm going rock climbing about 5 times a week. The staff is really encouraging and nice, the people who climb there are awesome too. It can get crowded on Tuesday's and Thursday's but you can use those days as rest days. Staff can be low sometimes but you as a customer have to be understanding because if it was you then you'd be stressed. You have to take safety tests to rope climb which I think is good. read more

I canceled my membership at this gym due to rude staff which I noted on my cancellation form and never even received a call from anyone to ask about my experience. Probably because this gym is run by the same few people everyday so they clearly know when they treat someone inappropriately and don't care. I took the rope climbing class with my friend and boyfriend. About half way through I became extremely uncomfortable because the instructor was yanking the rope I was practicing on and if I didn't catch it in time, he would say that my climber was probably dead or not doing well. That made me decide I was not comfortable with the risk or responsibility of rope climbing which I was already on the fence about and I said I didn't wish to continue the class. He pressured me to continue and said he has never had this happen before and I said I didn't care, I just was no longer comfortable. He went and got the man with the red hair from the front and that man was inappropriate and manipulative. He mocked and gaslit me by saying driving in my car is just as dangerous and he followed me around for several minutes trying to get me to change my mind. He also told me no one has ever been injured rope climbing there which I know for a fact is false. My boyfriend had to step in and say I wasn't going to change my mind. It's 2022 and this guy still hasn't gotten the memo that no means no. There are also no locker rooms and it's always way overcrowded. read more