We have been wanting to go rock climbing with the kids for a while and finally did! We did family…read morewaivers ahead of time and my wife had to do hers separate because she couldn't be added to family waiver because only one person over 18 on it. That caused a bit of confusion but we worked it out. But the cost for our family of five wasn't bad at all. We have a 5 yr, 9yr and 11yr old and had a blast! There were about five or six climbs that they all could do attached to the rope so they could belay down. Then there were some free fall climb areas that they also thought was fun. Then when my oldest was done climbing, we played some ping pong and he played the piano that they have there. So we easily spent a couple of hours there and will definitely be back! They also have an enclosed kids area for parties that looked cute. Highly recommend for some safe family fun!

It's a very fun way to get in shape and meet people. The gym is clean and safe. I'd definitely…read morerecommend going? PLUS: there is a cool food truck area attached to the parking lot so you can go eat or get a coffee then get back to climbing.

Austin bolder project is all around a great gym…read more They have so much to offer, classes, a full gym, climbing, sauna & cold plunge, all for a great price per month. I personally take the circuit classes 3-4 times a week and I would highly recommend them. The instructors are very knowledgeable, the programming is great, they do a proper warm up and cool down and they really make sure you understand the moves and know what you are doing. The staff are very nice, I just feel like it's a really great gym.

Getting gently called by Bryan for signing up for a class but not attending last week (got off work…read morelate that day :c ) was a good kick in the butt to be more consistent. He's a great instructor and I really enjoy his classes: he gives all student feedback on the form and suggests corrections. Also overall, the monthly membership fee completely worth it if you take advantage of all the amenities. Just taking two fitness or yoga classes a week during the month makes it worth every dollar. Then add using the gym, cold plunge, sauna, and of course climbing.

FANTASTIC ADVENTURE! Randy is so skilled and has the best climbing stories. He is super…read moreknowledgeable and fun. I took a class out at Milton Reimers Ranch (beautiful) and had the best time! Randy taught me the language of "on-belay", as well as taught me the knot tying and even to belay him while he went up to set a rope. Such an incredible experience! It is definitely challenging, both mentally and physically. It was such an adventure and since it was just myself in the "class" he let me advance to the levels I was comfortable at. I doubt there is a better guide out there that knows how to have as much fun as Randy, while always keeping safety first.

Austin Ascents is an amazing resource for all levels of climbers. I am somewhat new to the sport…read moreand have taken two courses with Randy, the owner. Learn to lead Sport & Learn to lead Trad were both great courses that helped me gain confidence while doing so safely. Having completed these two courses, it has opened up SO MUCH climbing ability in the US and abroad. I feel confident and competent. It is great to learn from a qualified guide, like Randy, so I can help get more friends into the sport and have confidence that I am passing down correct and safe practices to them. Randy is a great guide with tons of experience and all the certifications that make a new comer feel confident in their instructor. A perfect mixture of teacher, mentor, story teller, and someone who will help you push your limits (if that is what you want). I will continue to use Austin Ascents to build upon my Rock Climbing knowledge and look forward to completing more courses. Next up, Multi-pitch climbing!

I was genuinely excited to try this gym and see what their classes were like--but then I heard…read moretheir "trial" policy: a paid day pass before committing to a monthly membership. Honestly, that's bad business practice. You're basically asking people to pay $30 upfront, risking them deciding not to stay--and potentially losing out on a full monthly membership. It's a tiny fee for them, but it's a huge turn-off for anyone genuinely interested. If a business can't trust people enough to offer a real trial experience, I'm not willing to hand over my money. There are plenty of gyms that actually want to earn your membership, not scare it away. No thanks.

We hosted a birthday party here, and my son and I came to climb a couple times before the party…read more Based on experience with another local climbing gym (primarily bouldering spaces -- had not really dived into harnessed/belayed climbs before), this gym looked intimidating at first, but really cool. I like that there is an on-site coffee shop and food truck, and plenty of outdoor space to relax, in addition to additional gym spaces upstairs and downstairs. The front desk staff always seems very helpful -- if you're new to the gym, they'll happily give you a tour, and the introduction to climbing with a harness was very helpful. The gym has a variety of self-belay climbs that you can do, which is what we've stuck to so far. I do find the animal-themed ratings a little difficult to understand. Also, I would say most of the climbs--even the "sloth" rated ones--are a little more challenging that I'm used to (both for belay and bouldering). For our birthday party, they actually reserved the entire kids' room just for our party, which I thought was a fantastic deal. The kids' room is definitely not just for beginners, either. They patiently gave the group a lesson, and we had a dedicated guide for our entire party (he even gave latecomers their own lessons). The kids got to try pretty much all of the climbs, which took most of the 2 hours, before they got tired of the room and wanted to venture into the larger gym space. We were able to bring our own decorations, food, and beverages, and they supplied all the plates, forks, and tablecloths. Memberships and single day passes are a little on the pricey side, so I'm not sure how often we'll come back, but it is a really nice space, and I'm happy to have it available in our community.

I had such a fun time here! I do think this location is more for professionals, or avid climbers…read more There are no belays, just bouldering! We got a day pass for $28 each and since it was our first time we got free rental shoes. I didn't have time to check out the sauna, but it is included in the pass and I peaked inside and it was very nice. They also have a full gym and classes that are all included in your pass! We only spent 30 minutes there then went next door for food and coffee, but I went back after and some people were there for hours! I think the enjoyment level here depends on what you want to experience.

I love this place. For the past almost-year me and my girlfriend have been buying punchcards and…read morecoming to boulder here every so often. At the beginning of the school year we came every Saturday, but as schools gotten busier we havent been coming so frequently. It is the most affordable bouldering place ive ever been, they provide bandaids when you get scraped, have very attentive service, inclusive staff and events, and very kindly use sustainable paper towels at the handwashing station with high-quality lotion available after. They always provide chalk and shoes and I think the routes are super fun and also inclusive! I also like having the opportunity to use the other gym amenities with the daytime pass, and it is all kept very clean. One time I came in with a sprained ankle and used two punches because I thought my ankle wouldnt get in the way too much, but after a few minutes I realized it would and I didnt want to stay. They refunded my punches so now I have them for another time! I love this place and have brought almost everyone I know here with me. I would definitely recommend it.

I like adrenaline. Not the hair-raising adrenaline of pure fear and loose bowels, like when I find…read moreone of those giant cockroaches in my house, but fun, exciting, and safe adrenaline. Since I'm also afraid of heights, ropes courses are a good way to get a dose of this. The Georgetown Challenge Course is designed for team-building exercises, so you can't just go by yourself and have fun, unfortunately. But it's a great place to go for corporate, club or team events. I went in February with about 15 people from Hill Country Outdoors, an outdoors, sports and social club. We started the morning doing some silly but surprisingly fun games on the ground. Then, we got to the good stuff. There's a large number of activities that you can do here, from climbing up a pole to crossing high wires or logs... there's actually more than you can do in a day (you talk over the activities when you book, but can change them during the day). All are safe, as you are belayed, but also scary, since they're up high. I think I had fun, as I'd go back, but whenever I do these things I'm always asking myself why I thought it was a good idea, it's never fun until it's over. The downside to this place is that you are actively belayed, it's not like the Cypress Canopy challenge course where you're always hooked in and can do stuff yourself. That's also a plus if you're actually doing a team-building exercise, of course. None of the activities require you to be in super shape... if you can climb a ladder, you can do pretty much anything here. Though you may not really want to ;) If you're looking for something different to do, get a group together and try this place!

From the owner: The Georgetown Challenge Course office, is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm and is located at:…read more 1101 N. College St. Georgetown, TX 78627 Everyone lives, works, and plays within the context of some type of connected group or team. Effectiveness, success, and genuine enjoyment within this context will only occur when each individual learns to apply their skills and talents to the team as a whole. The question we are then faced with is "How and where do we learn to think and act with the group in mind?" The goal of the Georgetown Challenge Course is to facilitate your team's discovery of the answer. Nestled among the trees lining the North San Gabriel River, the course consists of many low team elements, 22 new and exciting high elements, and two climbing walls. Our course is open year round to accommodate your team building needs, special event, or corporate training schedule. We can also provide special skill workshops including rock climbing or rappelling.

This has become one of our favorite spots to bring the kids and let them burn off their energy…read more Check in is easy and you can rent shoes at the front desk for them. You really just need to bring yourself, some water, and enough energy to climb. They have two areas designated for children- just know if it's a day where they are hosting a camp the larger climbing room in the back is not open to you. No big deal, the front area is still fun just not as much "play" area. We love coming here, they do also sell snacks- including popsicles! We might get a membership- it's just hard predicting how often we will come.

We hosted my son's 6th birthday party at Austin Bouldering Project and had such a wonderful…read moreexperience! The kids had their own dedicated rock wall, and even with 15 kids plus parents, the space worked perfectly. The staff were helpful and accommodating, and our party helper, Gabe, was fantastic--he kept the momentum going with games, helped organize the kids, and made sure everything ran smoothly. I had wondered if one room would be enough to keep the kids entertained for the full two hours, but it absolutely was--they never stopped climbing and loved every minute. This turned out to be such an easy, unique, and memorable party choice--especially for our rock-loving 6-year-old. Highly recommend!

Who doesn't like to be healthy? I do, but sometimes it's hard to do so in a way that's affordable…read moreand fun. For me the answer to this quandary is rock climbing as it is an affordable way to stay in tip-top shape and each experience you have when climbing is unique. Moreover, rock climbing provides a full-body work-out. It helps to build lean muscle mass across the entire body, including forearms, biceps, shoulders, back, core, glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. The Mesa Rim Austin affords those who are seeking it an opportunity to get in shape, challenge themselves mentally and physically and get customized lessons for those who are just starting out. What's more is that this location also has general work-out equipment like ellipticals, stationary bicycles, free weights and treadmills. For the price of a monthly membership of $25.00, you can climb and have access to rock walls and gear as well as work out equipment and a dry sauna (that's a steal). The staff here is helpful and offers training for those new to rock climbing and provides guidance when you get 'stuck' and/or are unsure of how to maneuver. The facility is always clean and uncluttered with debris and has plenty of room for large groups of people so you won't feel claustrophobic when here. In coming here, I have also gained a new community as this location has a tight-knit community, making it easy to meet new people, find climbing partners, and form new friendships. If you can swing it and add rock climbing to at least 2 days per week to your health regimen, you won't regret it. #bewellcentraltexas

We've visited here a couple of times to use their bouldering space and have really enjoyed our…read moretime. I will say that the front desk staff usually seems very busy, and compared to another climbing gym we frequent, we didn't feel super welcome (might have been because we came with a Groupon?). On our first visit, I had to ask where everything was -- there was no orientation or offer to show us around. I noticed that others were getting orientations, so this might be hit or miss. The bouldering space itself is quite spacious and has lots of different levels of challenge suitable for both kids and adults. There was lots of padding, and I really like the central "rock" island where you can actually climb on top of it. I would say I feel a little intimidated to visit for more than the bouldering, given the fact that the staff doesn't seem overly welcoming and friendly.

I saw this company on Groupon. The promotion was for a "six-hour rock-climbing tour for two" for…read more$99, and it was listed as 60% off a value of $250. Before purchasing, I checked the company website to see what kind of tour they offered. The website lists a PRIVATE tour for two for $125 per person. Which is $250 for two. And 60% off that is $100. (I also checked Yelp, btw, before buying, and the company wasn't listed...which is why I'm doing my due-diligence and posting this.) So I obviously assumed that's what we were getting--a private tour--and bought the Groupon. When I got a confirmation email for our upcoming reservation, I noticed that it was sent to multiple recipients. I responded to confirm that we were going to be getting a private tour, and was told that we were scheduled in a group of 12. I never would have purchased it if I had an indication it was a large group, because we are experienced climbers looking for individualized instruction. When I emailed my frustration, asking them what they could do to help fix the situation, they replied that I was the first person to ever think it was a private tour. Fine, but that's clearly because I was the first person to dig through their website to compare the deal; do that, and the conclusion that it's a private tour is a no-brainer. They suggested I contact Groupon for a refund, which I'm doing, and offered me a long-shot on possibly scheduling a future date with a more experienced group. I rarely take time to post negative reviews, figuring that most complaints are the result of personal preference. But I feel really misled by this company. I think they're using Groupon to offer a service not listed on their website--a $50 per person large-group tour--and misrepresenting the value of it in Groupon's advertising. If you want to go with them, make sure you know what you're getting.