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Quick Lyft ride from Waikiki. First time discount with equipment included with harness for all day! When we came there were resetting the wall and can come back to try new routes later today. Friendly, nice. Kids loved it and want to go back before we leave Tip wear your climb team swag so your kids aren't treated like noobs
My partner and I were on vacation, but still wanted to get a good climbing session in and found HiClimb! Street parking only, so we parked a few blocks and walked in. We came in on a Monday just after opening and paid for a couple of day passes. Luckily for us, it wasn't too busy that early in the morning, so we had a good chance to go through all the different walls. They use a grading scale for their climbs and we enjoyed the routes they had. I was super impressed with their cave having lights underneath to illuminate the holds above - so smart and feels so cool! They also offer rope climbing here, but since my partner and I didn't pack our harnesses with us, we decided not to go through a belay test to check it out. By noon, the entire gym was bustling! Lots of climbers (and climbing spectators) had come in for their workout. Since this is a smaller gym, it was a bit busy, but not too hard to get on the wall with some patience. Right next door is a coffee shop that also sells protein acai bowls, so that was a fun little treat to end our morning workout! Definitely wouldn't mind coming back here the next time we're on the island.
Aloha. This week I attended an engaging top-rope certification course with Annik (I think that is their name). Annik was super knowledgeable, encouraging, and personable to me and the other students. They taught us the fundamentals of belaying and being belayed, and gave us ample time to practice actions, knots, grips, and verbal communication. They ensured we climbed several routes and safely supported us by being a back-up belayer as we learned the ropes (ba-dum-tss). Great fun, great top-rope certification class! Kudos to Annik for being an energetic instructor and what I feel is a model HiClimb employee. Very proactive in anticipating the common understanding gaps of climbers newer to top-rope (and bouldering in general). Just from taking this short evening class, I can tell they are a joy to be around and work with! ~~~~~ A more singular experience at HiClimb during a subsequent night, which unfortunately soured my perception of the gym, was during a top-rope certification test. A different front desk person was the test administrator who assisted me. Completely different, as in a full 180 from the personality and vibes I got from my initial top-rope instructor, the yoga instructors, and other front desk staff, who have all been pleasant, welcoming, and warm while greeting and interacting with me and my friends. This staff member did not introduce herself; I didn't get her name and didn't feel the need to ask afterward. I just remember she wore a red tank top and glasses on Tuesday night, 10/21/25, while working the front desk. I eventually got the sense she wasn't in the best mood that evening, and I definitely felt subjected to it as she directed that mood outward. I did not pass the exam, nor was I offered a conditional practice card for the night. If I had been, I might have continued practicing to get the motions, communication, and safety conditions down, but by that point, the attitude given and experience itself were fairly demotivating. Not as an excuse, but I did have a minor medical procedure that morning (just a routine blood draw), so I was catching up on hydration and gauging my capability to boulder afterward. My arm was still a bit tender. English is also my second of three languages, so deciphering speech in loud environments can be challenging. Which is why I asked her to repeat some instructions when using top-rope terminology that's still newer to me. I completely understand I did not pass because of my own shortcomings in memorizing all the steps and having the practiced confidence for each answer. I don't take offense or hold any grudge, since in my line of work (research and medicine), I frequently communicate with colleagues, receive feedback, and provide guidance to others. I know it's for the greater good that standards of quality and performance are consistently met to reduce injury, accidents, and liability. However, I had the confidence to attempt it since I was encouraged to take the exam while the instruction was still fresh. I'm simply learning new skills while having fun making memories with friends! My friend invited me to start a free month trial at HiClimb, and this one experience with an employee stands out, but not in a particularly positive way. Plainly put, I did not want to continue interacting or learning from this individual, ask her additional questions, or be in a vulnerable belaying position with someone who brought that attitude to the workplace--or perhaps couldn't separate personal matters from a professional role. I don't know anything about her situation, her perception of me, or what it might have been about my presentation that warranted this energy directed toward me. When she corrected my knot placement and mentioned a technique using terminology I wasn't familiar with--so I asked for clarification--her responses were curt and sharp, so totally lacking the patient consideration or warmth in teaching that I consistently felt from other HiClimb workers. She gave me borderline glares throughout the time she watched my knotting and corrected my mistakes, which I felt was unwarranted. Perhaps it was partly her intense concentration? I understand that top-rope safety practices are critical, but the gravity of our situation didn't match her energy overall. I know this since I had just taken a great class with Annik the previous night, complete with a fellow beginner partner to gain practical climbing experience, all while being observed, evaluated, guided, redirected, and corrected by an instructor. Thank you very much for reading and considering my review.
We did a team building event at HiClimb and what a great time. Juju was attentative at making sure no one got hurt while keeping it fun. Anik was very knowledgeable and confident while delivering on some laughs along the way. Overall great experience for me and my team. And remember, if you can climb a ladder, you can rock climb! Take your team to a place that builds confidence and trust while giving the team something to remember!
Keiki Lessons Rock at HiClimb Hawai'i! My daughter, now 7, has been attending the Keiki classes at HiClimb for about three months and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to every session and has made amazing progress in her climbing skills. The price is very reasonable--especially when you purchase a bundle of lessons--and includes 1.5 hours of full training with all the gear provided. What we love most is the flexibility: there's no obligation to commit to weeks in advance. You can use your lesson tokens as you go, just call ahead the week of (or even the same day!) to reserve a spot that works for your schedule. The instructors are phenomenal. Every single one we've met has been enthusiastic, patient, and fully engaged with the kids. The staff vibe is consistently top-notch--these folks genuinely love what they do, and it shows. They're always excited to be there and ready to keep the kids challenged, entertained, and learning. Safety is clearly a top priority. The thick padded flooring gives peace of mind, and they use both auto-belays and traditional belay systems, where the instructor manages the rope. It's reassuring to see how closely they watch and guide each climber. Sometimes my daughter is the only student, which means one-on-one instruction. Other times, when there are more kids, they play super fun group games that combine climbing with teamwork, challenges, and lots of laughs--all while building valuable skills. Parking can be a little tight, so I recommend arriving early. If you're on the fence, swing by about 10 minutes before a class to check it out in person. You can even sign up for a single trial class to see if it's a good fit for your keiki. We did that--and haven't missed a week since!
Looking for something to do with friends, family, even your kids on rainy days? This is it. Various climb levels available. Bouldering and rock climbing options, too. Location includes yoga and weights for different fitness experience. Street parking only. Awesome cafe on location with vegan options.
I finally checked out HIclimb when I had some friends from outta town visiting. Let me tell you, when it's busy, it is BUSY. Slightly overwhelming when we first got here and literally there was a person at like every section of wall. Could smell the heat. I don't know if it is usually like it but definitely made trying somewhere new hesitant, especially when no one at the front said anything for 5 minutes or more. The belay was what I was looking forward to most, and since my friends were able to get certified, it was great! It's disappointing though on my own there isn't a way to have someone belay and vice versa. The facilities were nice, the shoe storage though was overflowing and the restroom wasn't worth the wait. Rentals are kinda pricey, but I get it, times are rough. Punch cards look like the best deal if you want to go again and don't know when. It offers more than the other two climbing gyms, with additional types of climbing to bouldering.
TLDR: Small gym (compared to some mainland facilities) with a welcoming community vibe. I enjoyed bouldering and lifting a few times at this climbing gym. I appreciate that the facility includes both top roping and bouldering in the relatively small space, and the auto belays are set up for user independence. I also liked that the range grading system is used here because I feel it encourages climbers to explore wider ranges of grades. The setting itself was nice, and many of the problems were fun. Note that the lifting area is small and mostly geared toward functional fitness. The gym doesn't have dedicated parking options are decent if you're willing to walk within a few block radius.
4.5 stars I was invited to HiClimb by a friend who is a member. He told me that I should visit the website to electronically sign the disclosure/waiver form prior to going my first time. I didn't get to do it till we parked in a nearby parking garage as I was a little busy. It was quick and easy to do on my phone so anyone can do it. You can also do it there. HiClimb is right across Workplay. When we entered, they checked their system to confirm I signed my disclosure/waiver form. After that, they told me as a first time guest, rental shoes and the harness strap were complimentary for this first visit. After I put on my gear and put away my personal belongings in the cubbyholes, I was asked to join a small group of first timers for a quick tour of the facility and given a crash course on what to do. Safety was covered and if you don't know how to put on the harness strap, they walk you through putting it on correctly. I was excited and not gonna lie, I was stoked to be asked to be a Guinea pig to demonstrate what to do. He did give thorough instructions so we knew how to do the climb safely. Watching people do it on TV is nothing like doing it in real life. It's definitely more challenging than they make it seem. We were all dismissed to enjoy the place shortly after. I found my friend and he gave me some pointers before starting. He's been doing it awhile and I'm grateful he took time to give me tips so I could enjoy my first time more while making less rookie mistakes. Don't get me wrong, I made a lot of mistakes as I left with battle scars. I probably would be in worse shape if not for the pointers in the beginning. We did all sorts of climbs and each presented a different challenge. Some you can finish the first try while others took more than one attempt to finish. I did the safety line climb once and we did the free climbs the rest of the visit. So what can I say about the indoor rock climbing experience? It was super fun! The challenge of each individual climb was great because you're tested physically and mentally. Everyone there was nice and other climbers are so supportive. People cheer you on and clap or fist bump you after a tough climb. Very good culture and there is no judgement. The only downside is the parking. The paid parking next door was $7.50 when we left so that wasn't great but if you're lucky then street parking is free if you go in the evening or at night. I highly recommend everyone to try this at least once.
I started climbing on the mainland and was really excited to see that a new climbing gym opened on Oahu! I knew that I had to check it out when I came home for the holidays. Overall, this is a little smaller than the places I go to on the mainland, but it has everything you could want - bouldering, lead, top rope, and auto belays. As for amenities, there is a single-toilet all-gender bathroom, water refilling station, lockers (bring your own lock) and cubbies for your belongings, fitness area, yoga studio, and co-working station. There is also a cafe just outside. The three walls of the gym are covered in bouldering problems while the island in the middle has lead, top rope, and auto belays. When you tour the gym, the employees will show you how to use the auto belays if you don't have experience with them. Some older reviews seem to say that the bouldering section is not as densely set as mainland gyms, but I disagree with this assessment. I felt that the bouldering was, for the most part, just as densely set as the mainland gyms I've been to. The other reviews may have just been a bit outdated by now, and the gym may have changed to this style more recently. The auto belays have two routes per auto belay. When I came, there were multiple routes of varying difficulties (5.6-5.11) available on auto belays. Each auto belay seemed to have at least one "easier" route (5.6-5.9) and one "harder route" (5.10- to 5.11) set for it, which made it fun for climbers of all levels. For top roping and lead, if you know how to do it, you can test and get the gym's certification for free. If you do not know how to do it, you can sign up for their paid classes (members get a slight discount on them) and get certified through them. The fitness area has one treadmill, a few benches and lots of dumbbells, jump rope, a pulley machine (the kind that can be used for tricep pushdowns and other workouts), hang boards, and a little more, but this section is definitely small. The gym does get a little hot. It's open air with no AC, but it has a few large fans set up that you can sit or stand in front of to cool down if needed. Overall, I'm very happy with this gym! It has everything that I was looking for in a climbing gym, and I'm so happy to see more indoor climbing options on Oahu.
I first visited on a friend's buddy pass. I knew that I would be back. An online waiver is required. My first visit was memorable. I spent about a month contemplating whether I wanted to spend $110 monthly for a gym membership (about 10. less if you switch to your checking account after you sign up). I also contemplated whether I'd be able to rationalize paying a 90. "Initiation fee". IMO, that fee is too steep. I was put off while trying to give them my business. They offer several auto-belay, top rope climbs, many lead climbing, and partner belay routes and so many bouldering problems in a wide variety of levels. The weight area includes a couple of cardio machines (not all are operational), campus boards, kettle bells, a weight machine, AB rollers, a mirror, mats, balance balls, and more. They offer 2 unisex bathrooms that provide feminine hygiene products at no cost. The restrooms are well kept. Thankfully, I've only ever waited up to 3min. They sell a wide variety of quality climbing shoes, good looking T shirts and tank tops, harnesses, stickers, cute chalk bags, chalk, refreshments, snack/meal bars, protein shakes, hydration packets, and more. Whoever is purchasing for Hiclimb has great taste, and a good eye! There is plenty of room to stretch throughout the gym. They have numerous cubbies and lockers (bring your own lock) to store your belongings for use at no charge. HiClimb also offers free Wi-Fi. They offer numerous yoga classes, a bouldering class, and HIIT classes. I have yet to attend one, so I can not comment on the quality. If you would like to use the lead climbing routes or top rope belay, you must pass the 'no cost' certification test(s). The tests are detailed, and they are strict. Unless you plan on paying for the courses they offer, it seems to be the concensus that you can look forward to failing (the lead certification) at least once. It is difficult to know what they ask for during the tests. I recommend that you get to know someone who has been certified and ask them to guide you. Especially if you already know how to lead climb and belay outdoors. I cannot see paying two hundred dollars for a course just to find out what they ask in the gym. Lead climbing certification course: - flaking the rope, know that the 2 purposes - Demonstrate back clipping and the proper clipping methods. Explain the reasons back clipping is dangerous. - Demonstrate Z clipping, and explain the danger, and how to correct it. Know how to correct it if you see a climber you are belaying Z clip. - Know how to tie any stopper knot - Be familiar with what to do about excess rope after you tie in - know a figure 8 knot. - know how to use an ATC or Grigri properly as a belayer - Know the distance to stand from the wall while belaying, then the position to be after your climber passes the 4th bolt. Know the purpose for being in those positions. - You will be required to fall 2 times. - Be familiar with "backstepping", when to use it and proper rope position One thing I have trouble with is the parking situation. During the day on weekdays the street (metered) parking has a 1 or 2 hour limit, and costs three dollars an hour, which is the same price as in the parking structure. They may offer a discounted rate on weekends, but I know that it's not cheap. Parking on the street is hit-or-miss and sometimes takes a while to find. You may have to walk a block or 2. I would like to see validation or a discount provided to members for parking in the structure, considering the rate which we pay for membership. As a member I am allowed to bring one unique person every day of the month and 1 person who has previously visited, once a month; "buddy pass". I have brought 2 visitors so far in the 2 and a 1/2 weeks I have been a member. One is going to sign up and I plan on bringing more in the future. I would like to see some kind of benefit to those who bring new members in. Even a small discount on a months membership, a T-Shirt, heck even a protein bar or drink. When I am excited about something I have no problem sharing and persuading others to partake. In order to encourage anyone to keep sharing, it seems reasonable that they receive something expressing gratitude for their efforts. I get the general idea that their membership is increasing steadily so they do not feel it's necessary to provide anything compensatory. Truth be told, I'm not bringing people there because I need climbing partners, or want company. I'll almost always have someone I'm familiar with when I visit. Furthermore, I frequently tend to enjoy climbing alone. Overall this place is never too the fans are great, and it has almost never been too crowded for me. If it is crowded after work on weekdays it's only for a few hours. The staff is excellent. Notable members are Aaron (he is so awesome!), Tanner, Ellie, Kat, Krista, Anthony. It has become my home away from home. read more
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It was only my second day of indoor climbing ever in my life so being a rookie can be nerve-wracking. However, HiClimb and their staff (shout out to Anthony) made the experience welcoming. For kama'āina, there is a $25 first time special that comes with shoe rental and the gear for the clip-in belay (SO GOOD!). The space isn't as large as the other one I've been to in California, but it was still a fun time! Anthony gave us a walk through and even had us practice some safety features which I appreciated. His enthusiasm for climbing was evident so it made the experience even better. I personally liked how HiClimb had three clip-in top rope options, so those were definitely fun to try, though my arms got all tired at the end, HAHA! All in all, it was a lovely family day out! Thank you, HiClimb! We look forward to coming out again. read more
Full disclosure: This is my only experience with an indoor climbing gym. I've never visited any other gym in Hawaii or elsewhere, so this review based purely on my experience with this particular gym over the course of about a year. Now let's climb into the review... I would have never thought to go indoor climbing if not for my friends introducing me to this place. I went in with some anxiety because it was something a little risky and new. But, I went in with an open mind, especially when it comes to different kinds of workouts/exercise. This is definitely a great strength and flexibility workout. It also requires great focus and attention to the task, or you could get seriously injured. The gym is full of bouldering walls, along with some auto belay, top rope, and lead climbing options (both top rope and lead climbing require certification through the gym at a cost). There's a small workout area with weights, bars, and a treadmill. The gym also offers a limited selection of yoga classes. All are accessible once you're in the climbing gym at large. The fellow climbers/e members are very friendly, and this is what draws me to this gym. The most frustrating part of the experience is the parking. If you go on the weekday evenings, forget finding street parking unless you're willing to park a distance and walk. The area is NOT at all safe, particularly at night, and I've personally encountered some shady people. If you go on the weekend, the best time is at 8:00 am when they first open. There's some street parking in front. If not, paid parking in the structure next door is $9.00 (pretty steep). This is the main reason why I haven't purchased membership. The other piece is that the gym is extraordinarily crowded on weekday evenings and does not have AC, so you can use your imagination about the experience. The yoga classes are limited and times are relatively inaccessible. The only yoga class after work is at 7:00 pm, and with the sketchy neighborhood and very limited parking, it's just not worth it, in my opinion. I've circled for parking as long as 30 minutes before I've found parking. To be fair, you can park in the parking structure, but keep in mind, the cost for a a day pass is $28 (kama`aina) or $30 for non residents, plus the cost of equipment rentals if you don't have your own shoes and harness. Overall, if you want to try something new and fun, this is a pretty cool experience. If you're serious about membership, you may want to consider the barriers to access noted above. Enjoy! read more
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This climbing gym is so fun if you need a weekend activity or a consistent social setting on the island. Everyone I've met at this gym is super friendly and laid back, staff is always very helpful & open to answering questions. The bouldering wall is fun, easy or hard routes depending on skill level. Top ropes have auto belays and regular sport climbing if you're by yourself, or with friends. Would recommend this gym, also a GREAT place to meet cool people! read more
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Decided to take a break from windy surf and do some wall climbing. What a blast. The staff was awesome. The facility is awesome. Great for all ages and skill levels. Will be back for sure. read more
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What time is the busiest?
Aloha! Typically 4pm-7pm on week nights are our busiest times. Mornings before noon on weekends can also be very busy. If you’re looking for a relatively empty gym, mornings M-F or evenings S-S are your best bet! Google also has a really accurate…
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Absolutely! However, we do recommend a minimum age of 5 years old. Additionally, kids must be supervised by an adult at all times. Our knowledgeable staff will be available to answer any questions and to provide a detailed orientation to get you…
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Aloha, We have no set age range, however we recommend no younger than around the age of 5. We find that this is when children really start to develop the technical hand-eye…
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