I have been going to Hangar 18 fitness since Feb 2013. What appealed to me at first was the fact that you could bring your children to the Fit Mommy classes. At first I was nervous that the work out was going to be wimpy... but boy was I wrong!! The awesome instructor (Bern's) worked my butt into shape. Since going to her classes I lost a total of 25lbs. Not to mention that the other members are super friendly. Plus she always mixes it up! we are never doing the same thing and I always feel challanged and never bored. Some of the things I really enjoy about the classes are that you aren't competing for space and you get special attention from the instructor. Plus, unlike a traditional gym... you don't have the sterotypical vibe of everyone being superfit and too good for you. Suggestion: I would like to go to other classes with different instructors, but can't bring my son. :( I love Hangar 18 Fitness! read more

Got the Groupon special for our three boys & wasn't let down! Arrived and the girl at the desk was really busy and said it would be a while, but Bobby came out & handled everything! Not only was he checking people in & out, he was showing how to climb, what to climb, & never seemed annoyed or to busy for our boys endless questions. It's my turn next & everyone wants passes so awesome job! Just because you use a Groupon doesn't mean you won't become a regular. read more

We went here for a group event in summer of 2017. It was miserable due to the AC being "broken" It was 103 degrees inside the party room and there were 3 pregnant women , including my wife in the room. Fast forward to 2018, we were going to book another group event and asked if the AC was working and were told it was. Surprise surprise , it wasn't working on the day of our event. We were told it had been broken for weeks. The excuse was that someone was called to fix it but never showed up. I understand things happen . The staff tried to remedy the issue by placing a bunch of fans inside the room. We turned them on and blew about a pound of dust all throughout the room . The fans sort of helped but what really rubbed me the wrong way was the owners inability to ensure their facility is maintained . The climbing was excellent, I would really love to get my daughter climbing regularly, but not until y'all get some damn A/C. There were several parents who agreed if the ac was working, they would bring business back to Hanger 18. read more

Very nice and spacious gym compared to other hangar 18s. Friend had a groupon so they could try top roping, but they didnt offer lessons that day. We were stuck with using the autobelays but so were 15 other people so it got crowded in that section. The staff offered to test me so I could belay my friends. 40 min passed and i was still waiting while the staff is still talking to each other in the front. Idk what's up with hangar 18 and staffs but they need to work on customer service. Theyll be on you for trying to spot a new climber yet wont acknowledge you when you're waiting around for them. read more

When I first started climbing I loved this gym and it is a very solid gym. But when it comes to the employees and customer service is where this gym fails. Especially one employee that just has the most negative attitude and even some what harasses and picks on climbers. I signed up for the membership a couple months back, being informed that being a member of this gym there are free rentals that come with it. Until one day I came and that same employee that always has something to say tried to charge me for shoes and charge me separate for harness. I explained to him how when signing the contract I signed up because of free rentals. He denied me and then pulled out my contract and forced me to sign that I have to pay for rentals, which he wrote in pen. I'm not saying all the employees there are like this, some are really awesome people, but a couple have just the most horrible customer service. Also with their new membership plan rentals are not included which doesn't make any sense when your paying over 30$ a month for a membership. read more

I was not impressed. Small and not newbe friendly. Plus there is no a/c so on a hot day even with tons of chalk you are slipping and slipping off the holds. The bouldering area is so tiny too. Better opinions than this in the area for sure. read more

The gym itself is top notch. It's huge, they change the routes frequently, & do a nice job of mixing it up. The problem is the new staff. Last year they had a couple guys who were just amazing. Not only were they helpful, but they were really friendly. I have been twice this year & both times have been horrible. The first time they were unfriendly & unhelpful. This last time, they were so unbelievably rude that had I not been there with a group I would have requested a refund & left. They just recently bought out the competition when they acquired Threshold in East Riverside, so I guess there is no alternative, but I think once my membership runs out I'm going to try & find me another gym. Terrible Experience. read more

My son loves this place. Thank you for taking the time to teach us and for making us feel welcomed. We love coming here at least twice a week. read more

This place was amazingly great and it's a good place to start if your a beginner like me, the have different levels of rock climbing, it is a great work out and I recommend for all ages, have fun make the moment count and over come your strength in challenging yourself in life read more

Good variety of bouldering, top roping, and lead climbing, and friendly and helpful staff.

i like this place because it's big, newer, and great for beginners. my friends and i booked a group lesson on weekend morning because none of them have ever rock climbed or belayed before, other than myself. it had been a while for me, so i figured i could use a refresher course. we had a group of 8 so it was cheaper to book in advance and pay the $60 fee (you can divide that amongst your group), then you pay the additional $18 for rental gear and climb the rest of day. the group fee included lessons for approximately an hour and a half, which was plenty time for all of us to get a grasp of things. our instructor was super cool and was attentive to us even after our lesson was over, making sure we were ok and asking if we needed any additional help. there is definitely plenty of space to climb here but the beginner walls do get quite crowded. plenty of top rope and bouldering for every level. the membership fee (if you look on their website) is average like most other rock gyms because they do offer other fitness classes. i highly recommend this place especially for groups and beginners learning for the first time. other gyms i've been to should be visited after you've climbed here first. just my opinion. read more

the was the funnest time we had in ages. i can't remember the name of the guy working there, but he was very nice (and patient with us newbies) i was worried that the 11YO wouldn't be able to belay me (since i weigh more than double her body weight) but it was not a problem. i don't understand how those friction rope thingies work, but i did not fall and crash to the ground. i had envisioned her being lifted up off the ground if i lost footing. lol we ended up buying a two-month membership at a place closer to home. we're about 45 miles away from this place it was super-fun. i definitely recommend it. i am not in great shape. and there was another woman there that was definitely larger than i am. she was climbing up and having a blast. don't worry if you can't do a pull-up (i can't even come close) the rope helps hold you up to climb. read more

I took my kids to rock climb today with a groupon and the staff there was great. We sent to the upland one and that place is a joke, but these guys in riverside are awesome! I highly recommend this place! Thank you, my kids had a blast!!! read more

Why 5 stars? 1. The staff was really helpful and patient. 2. It's a great place to wear out the little ones or try something different. 3. The gym is spacious and clean. 4. The climbing walls are pretty high. 5. Most of the people that climb here are friendly. read more

This is one of the best rock gyms I've been to. It's really big and has a variety of walls/challenges for all difficulty levels. It's also fairly new, so you don't get that weird stench/stickiness that comes with other rock gyms. Also, the prices are reasonable and they have specials often! Couldn't get any better read more

I have been at Hangar 18 fitness since it first opened. I absolutely love it there. The staff is very fun and knowledgable, and they know just how far to push each individual. There is a very wide range of classes (boot camp, yoga, Crossfit, self defense and more) my favorite thing about the gym is all of the members are super fun, so you are just working out with your friends. I would definitely recommend it! read more

Not my scene. First of all me and my friend walk in and we were waiting to be instructed by someone on what to do next. When we are directed we are given equipment - the guy is not even helping us with it on. A good 5-10 mins we are waiting to be instructed after getting our equipment on. Whoever is working the desk is eating lunch while ignoring us. Once, we get his attention he gives us a brief step by step lesson on what to do. Now, I know we are new and we have to pay attention. But I felt like he was explaining everything fast and then coming back to see what we learned. I was also feeling like I was being put down in front of everyone at the gym. One guy was being a jerk and saying "oh you got the rope the wrong way" We climbed but again not everything is going to be for us. The environment was alright but I think it was the way the staff conducted business was not genuine and self motivating. Sorry. read more

This is the best climbing gym I've ever been too! Not only are the routes constantly updated, the facility is clean and spacious. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I've been helped by Sammy, the manager at this Hangar 18, several times and she always goes above and beyond to make my girlfriend and I satisfied members! I recommend this location to anyone. read more

Alright, so I hate to be the debbie downer, but to each their own right? So I come here with my experienced rock-climbing buddy on a weekday afternoon. (I'm a newbie.) Nothing different or unusual with the rental equipment and waivers. There is an abundance of top-rope courses, both with friction and friction-free. Overall we had a great time and got a fantastic workout. However, here are a couple caveats: 1. The staff: there was only one person on duty, who seemed to be really busy on the phone. Thus, I waited 20 minutes hoping he would get off and check my belaying skills so we could start climbing. When i finally decided to approach him, he walked out of the building, but came back in and said "sorry i gtg dude, im at work". great. so apparently he was chatting with a friend while people (including me) were waiting. Not cool. 2. Safety: Most of the top-rope courses already have the first half of the knot tied in, so all you have to do is loop it through your harness and follow the pattern. No biggie right? However, I was a little worried when the couple next to us un-did the entire rope and asked us for help of how to tie the basic double figure-eight knot. Um, yeah, I was concerned because at Ironworks in Berkeley and at Threshold, they tested my basic knot tying before I was allowed to climb. 3. The Equipment: The gri-gri we rented had something wrong with it. All I know is that we had to pull the release lever all the way for us to barely inch down. We ended up practically climbing down on the courses that had friction. Secondly, when we asked to switch out our device, he said that we probably just weren't using it right, and to try again. However, when we tried the frictionless course, we had to open the lever full throttle and came down slo-mo. Then he had no choice but to let us switch. 4. Lastly, if you like the smell of EtOH mixed with BO from the boys bouldering nearby, you would love this place! Ok, but overall, I would still go here again if you are confident or with an experienced person, and they actually have a good deal right now: $99 dollars for 3 months including free rentals each time and a guest pass every month. read more

Rock climbing isn't really my go to thing when I'm looking for something fun to do. So when I came to hangar 18 for the first time, I was expecting to be treated with good customer service. As soon as my group got there we did not realize that you needed to be 18 in order to climb. Thinking we could pull a fast one a couple of my friends tried to fill out the waiver on their phone. Instead of being asked to not do that, they were basically mocked (I think his name was Adrian) I understand that it was something that shouldn't be done, but respect is always key in my eyes. I didn't climb because I was not willing to put my money into a place like this. Definitely won't be coming back. If I could give negative stars I would. read more

Had a great time!! Our instructor was Matt, he's really funny and helped us out whenever needed.

First time here and its greater than other places i tried out. Must come and see to believe

First time rock climbing and this place is ALLSOME! The package for 2 was really good IMO ($45 for 2 which included belay lessons+equipment rentals). The instructor was informative-knows his stuff! and made sure we were settled in afterwards. Also, the atmosphere was fantastic! with music playing in the background and people climbing. You really don't feel intimidated by others who are much more advanced- you just climb at your own pace and level! It's a great spot to get some good workout in, run or shine! read more

Neat place. My kids and I love this place. Great staff. They are very friendly and very helpful. Went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Very courteous. Totally recommend this place. read more

I absolutely love this Hangar 18 here in riverside! It's my main gym I climb at. The gym itself is probably one of the best for the Hangar 18 gyms. There's a ginormous boulder alone for bouldering. There's certain parts on the boulder where you can top out and other places you have to climb down. The walls spread around almost the entire gym with plenty of routes for top roping and a section alone with overhang routes for lead climbing. The climbing community is great. The great thing about getting into climbing or climbing as a regular is that you'll always meet random people climbing there that are more than willing to help you out. I've made so many friends there that every time I go I'm always bound to run into someone. Lots of friendly climbers, I climb with a lot of my friends and the staff are always super friendly and easy going. Everyone pretty much is willing to help (everyone going towards staff and regulars). Great place overall. Membership is a killer price, shoes and harness always included. It's super cheap monthly and if it's something you're willing to get into, it's definitely a great deal. They have different classes and lessons for members as well. Overall a fantastic place to climb and be at to learn how to be a stronger and better climber. read more

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Went here for bouldering. Friendly staff all around. Nice and interesting problems. Will come again!

I'm a big fan of climbing here. The routes are pretty interesting and there is a good variety of difficulty. Staff are alert and safety conscious. It's a very welcoming environment. read more

I am absolutely impressed with this gym! HUGE selection of rope climbing, large leading area, and a very nice bouldering area as well. Staff seemed nice and helpful, too. I look forward to visiting this place more often! (Also, they played some great music while we were there!) read more

This place is awesome! The staff are great, there's a lot of choices for routes, and best of all it's fun!

The managers customer service could be better. Fun place to climb and nice environment. My son and niece are beginners and its a good place to learn the basics. read more

So many different kinds of classes you won't get bored. The classes are small so you get lots of personal attention from the instructors. It's challenging and fun! read more

Great place to climb, lots of bouldering routes and good climbing. Price for membership is cheapest around and it gets you into more then one gym. read more

I keep seeing all these bad reviews about the staff not being helpful. That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I joined a week ago and i am new to climbing so I don't really know what I'm doing. Anytime I am confused with how to get up a wall or just what gear to buy the staff has always been extremely helpful. Yesterday my fiancé and I took the belay class with Ian. We could not of had a better experience or teacher. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. Not to mention he is probably one of the nicest people you will ever meet. So to sum it up this gym is amazing I recommend it to everyone. read more

Be warned! You'll get hooked asap. I'm already buying gear and planning on making this place a regular!

I started my climbing experience here and have been coming regularly since March '15. The atmosphere is great and most of the staff is very friendly and hands on. As I progress , there never seems to be a shortage of more experienced climbers who are more than willing to give tips and to climb with you. In my experience, the staff will help when approached. The reasons for four stars and not five , are only a couple things. The music: unless you bring headphones, you are subject to the tunes picked by the current staff; mainly using Pandora. Ex; as much as I love Frank Sinatra and hip hop, some styles may not always be condusive to a climbing atmosphere. The holds: are disgusting. Granted, it is climbing; which is expected to be gritty and dirty at times. Unlike outdoor rocks however, there is no natural ecosystem bringing in fresh air and naturally cleaning the holds. Finding caked on sweat and dried blood can make it hard to concentrate on a climb. Not to mention the overwhelming smell when up close to a not-so-new climb. I know they power wash the holds between sets, but they get pretty bad in between. That being said, I must say the rate at which they switch out routes is impressive; always something new every couple of weeks. And lastly; I tried yoga for the first time last week and loved it!!! It was very challening, yet fun and positive. Valerie was obviously a pro yogi and excellent instructor. No pressure to do all the advanced moves, though you can try. All in all; my favorite place to climb. Many friendships started here! read more

Went here for the first time to give rock climbing a try. The place was nice and the rock walls were alot of fun. I came back a second time for a belay lesson and the guy did a great job teaching me. I think that place could use a little better ventilation, it was hot outside and really hot inside the building! read more

Been a member for a few weeks, and have enjoyed it so far! The staff is extremely helpful. It was kind of scary walking into a place and rock climbing for the first time ever, but they really helped comfort us and explain everything throughly. I will definitely recommend it ! read more

I received a sincere apology and a comp offer from management recently so I'm changing my rating. Seems like there was just some confusion among employees over policy! read more

Awesome route sets and staff. I would highly recommend going to hangar 18 all of them are awesome In their own way.

Great climbing gym! Lots of routes and levels. Although I did mostly rock climbing and a little bit of bouldering (or at least attempted to), everything seems to be in new and good condition. The staff is friendly as are the fellow climbers there. I received much needed tips and advice from both. I've been climbing before at Boulderdash in Thousand Oaks but considering it had been more than a year, I decided it was a good idea to take a refresher course on belaying. Luckily, it was only an additional $10 unlike the $50+ asked for by the nearby Climb Threshold gym. We vamoosed out of there and went to this one. Money saved, and I didn't drop my friend. Good day all in all. read more