We brought our grandkids here today to climb as they come regularly with their parents. It was $44 for day pass for 2 kids under 10 and they can come and go today between 9a and 10p They already had waivers on file but we had to both sign a waiver to be in the facility - a quick process. They did tell us that for Children under 10, the guardian has to do the hooks - so they put the kids in their harnesses and then gave us a lesson. Your fee includes required shoes that they provide for you to climb. There are cubbies where you can leave your things. I did notice they had a decent Fitness center for members - cardio, weights etc. They also had an area with a Couch, Foosball and some board games You can bring your own snacks, they did have a couple of picnic tables and has water and Gatorade for sale. They've got lockers (assuming for members and their gear) and so many different climbing opportunities. This particular setting seemed way more formal than some of the other climb centers we've been to. There were a lot of adults using different techniques and pulley systems to climb- I'm not familiar enough with all of the technology, but if you're a serious climber, this may be a better place for you to train and prepare for a real climb. They also appear to offer training classes as well as summer camps for the kids, it looks like they have quite the community here read more

Hoosier Heights Indianapolis - What fun! - Climbing Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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My son does climbing club at this location and the staff is AMAZING! My son loves going every week! The place is clean well maintained and always vibrant with people! This place also offers party events! My son's Boy Scout pack did a lock-in and they loved it! This place is a must go!!! read more

What a cool place and so close to my house. Never even knew that this place existed. If you love climbing this is for you. We came here for a 9 year olds bday party and my non-athletic kiddo loved it. The staff was amazing and attentive. We will be back! read more

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Customer service is abysmal. Just wanted to cert so I could belay with my two young daughters. Got nothing but excuses. There's 3 people already in line, it'll be an 1.5 if I add in. Then the truth, we're close to shift change and he's ready to go. Couldn't even handle a reimbursement so I'm just out $70 in my account having not been able to climb myself and only spending about an hour there with my two daughters from the lack of things for them to do since I wasn't allowed to certify. Will not be returning sad if only from proximity I was really hoping this would become the new spot read more

Thanks to GOOGLE I'm obsessed with Hoosier Heights! A friend and I had planned on a hike, neither of checked the weather... hello RAIN! Ha! Quick Google search "things to do on a rainy day" and Hoosier Heights popped up! We were like "heck yea, let's do it!" First time indoor rock climbing and I REALLY enjoyed it! Watched a brief, yet detailed safety video, geared up, was given a quick walk around the facility and we were off clipping in and climbing walls!! GREAT experience, I'll definitely be back faking it until I fall!! Haha! Soo much FUN! read more

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Been climbing here for a few years. There is a good combination of bouldering routes, top rope routes, and lead routes available. You can sign up to get lead certified if you find an available weekend. They recently changed their grading system to a + / - system: 5.10- = 5.10a/b 5.10 = 5.10b/c 5.10+ = 5.10c/d They recently added a rowing machine but do not have a very robust workout section. The dojo area is available for members. read more

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I thought I was relatively fit and strong until I came here. Wow! Rock climbing gives you a major workout! I discovered that although my endurance might be good, my upper body strength is for shite. All this to say: If you're looking for a fun and meditative way to work out, especially your upper body, you should check out rock climbing. And you should especially check out rock climbing here at Hoosier Heights. I am a worrier by nature, so when my child said he wanted to go rock climbing, I pictured us visiting the ER with a broken leg or a fractured skull, or just plain paralyzed from the neck down. But the people at Hoosier Heights are very judicious about explaining the rules to everyone, and making sure everyone is on the same page. They make you watch a safety video (about 11 minutes long), and then walk you around the facility and explain which areas are best for beginners, and which ones are for more experienced climbers or might require more help. That being said, they are pretty relaxed about letting you try everything if you want to. If you've never climbed before, or you have kids who are climbing, I suggest trying out the auto-belay ropes, because they don't require another person on the ground spotting you. And if you fall, the auto-belay system catches you and glides you to the ground gently. The also offer bouldering walls here, and these don't require harnesses. You're basically scaling up and down huge boulders on your own. They have big walls, but also small walls for little kids and beginners. To save some money, you don't have to rent climbing shoes. You can use your own! They also offer discounts on certain days, like $40 for 4 people on Sundays, or Date Night Fridays, where couples can climb for $20. One of my kids' favorite areas was the ninja warrior area, where a bunch of obstacles are set up. We spent a lot of time here swinging on rings, climbing ropes, balancing on beams and scaling walls. There's something for every ability here, from kids to adults. read more

I took my 11 year old and her friend here on a whim. She's always loved rock climbing at the kid places (adrenaline, sky zone, etc) so I thought she'd love a step up to something more official. We paid $28 for both of them, super affordable. I was surprised how hands-off this place is. We watched an orientation video explaining how to put on the harnesses, how to belay, etc. and then off they went! We went midday on a weekday and there were several other people, but the place is so big they had tons of space to climb wherever they wanted. Lots of bouldering/free climb structures and several auto-belay areas to choose from. There's a wall for beginners or little kids, and there were several toddler/preschool aged kids there having fun! The place was clean, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the bathrooms were well maintained. My girls had a blast and we can't wait to go back! read more

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This was such a great outing! We went on a Friday, which was 2 passes for $20 -- such a great deal, since that includes all your equipment as well! It's a much larger facility with a lot more variety than other rock climbing gyms I've tried out. You begin with an introduction video -- I've been to gyms where the orientation is in person, and I think that is a better option in case you have questions. I also found their routes to be challenging, in a good way! You can try out both rock climbing and bouldering and they have walls of varying heights. We brought my cousin, who has mental and physical disabilities, and she enjoyed it so much! We love finding activities that she can enjoy just as well! Definitely a great options for those who are differently abled :) The employees were very kind and friendly with all of us. read more

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I went rock climbing once during a field trip in elementary school but hadn't been back since. I came to Hoosier Heights for a work retreat and had a great time! We met in their event space which looks like it's mainly used for kids' birthday parties. Our group made it work with the tables, chairs and couches. We had Hot Box, their preferred pizza vendor, deliver lunch to us while we brainstormed. As for the climbing, let's just say I'm not very good at it...but I had a fun time trying! It's harder than it looks, and I have a new appreciation for the people who come here regularly and make it look easy. I assumed we would clip in and have some belay us, but there are walls with auto/self belays. The staffer instructed us on safe climbing before letting us loose. I tried bouldering (when you're not tied in) which I mistakenly thought would be easier (hint: it's not). Fun place for a team retreat and a fantastic rock climbing facility for people who want to buy a membership and visit here regularly! read more

For members of the public, it's a nice place for gatherings and parties. 'The Snake' is a huge attraction. This is the gym where I got my start climbing! For climbers, it's a good gym, not a great gym, but is reliable. There's a pretty extensive lead-only section and a good number of autos, which is sweet. A couple permanent cracks to practice fingers and fists (no hands). The holds tend to be a bit greasy here, but that builds you character ;) read more

Don't come here during the winter! There is no heater, and you'll be expected to climb in your jackets. read more

Hoosier Heights Indianapolis - Climbing Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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This was our first time here, we normally go to North Mass Boulder but they were closed for a competition, and let's just say it was an awful experience. No one in my group felt safe to fall because the mats are so thin. The grips hurt and are awful compared to any other place Ive been to. We climbed maybe for 15 minutes, hated it and decided to leave. We asked for a refund and they said they could not... What place cant do a refund? $20 to climb 15 minutes and to not enjoy or feels safe at all. Very disappointed with the climbing and management here. read more

I was a member here for over two years and my experience was fine until I tried to leave. This business makes it extremely easy to create a membership, but will make you jump through a bunch of unnecessary hoops to cancel your membership. I called the front desk and asked to cancel my membership. They told me they aren't allowed to do that. They said I would need to submit a ticket through their online portal or send an email to a specific email address. They wouldn't even allow me to come in person and cancel. They can create memberships at the front desk but can't cancel memberships? This place is hotel California. I will never consider doing business here after experiencing this shady business practice. If a customer service agent can create a membership then they should be able to cancel one. read more

I would go here every week if I could. I have considered getting a yearly pass multiple times but just don't think I have enough time to get there as much as I want to! The atmosphere is so casual and fun and it is the perfect stress reliever. The music is energetic and there are always a lot of people (at all different talent levels) climbing. The people here are just really cool. You will meet some really unique people if you come here often enough. There are also always crazy talented people that are fun to watch when you get tired of climbing yourself. This is a great place to bring friends, a date, a date, or people new to town! read more

Hoosier Heights Indianapolis - A wall that helps you learn how to climb outdoors (hook yourself as you go)- just one of the many options - Climbing Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

We had so much fun today! Everything was very clean and well ran. Employees were awesome! We were especially impressed with Mitch who was working in the "Dojo" Ninja course area. He was super knowledgeable and fun... My 8 year old absolutely loved him! Thanks for such a great day. We will be back. :) read more

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My wife and I were visiting from out of town for the holidays. We are members of our rock climbing gym back home and particularly enjoy bouldering. At our home gym, and several others we've encountered, the first visit is free. Now, we were not expecting this, although it's nice when offered, but Hoosier Heights charges EXTRA for first time guests. Their argument is that they provide all the supplies and training for those new to rock climbing, but we are not new. We had all our equipment already. We've already been trained. We were forced to watch their introductory video and pay for stuff we didn't use. It cost $50 for two people, which is outrageous. The bouldering areas left a lot to be desired. We've been bouldering for about a year, but even so, we found most of the routes to be too challenging. We understand that different gyms have different labeling and leveling systems, but even by the end of our 1.5 hours there, we hadn't figured out this gym's system. Minor complaint, but there were no slab climbing routes, either. The only plus to this place was what they call The Snake, which is kind of a novelty climb over a foam pit. It's in inverted ramp that you can boulder up and over and gets about 30ish feet off the ground. We were able to complete about half of it, so that was a fun challenge, but it's not a reason to pay as much as we did. I'd recommend against climbing here, especially if you are primarily bouldering. I can't speak to top rope or lead climbing. read more

They forced me to give them my full wallet, then gave it away to another person without a question asked. I'm a member of Hoosier Heights Bloomington, so I'm a member here as well. I came with some friends yesterday since we're in town on spring break. We were wrapping up and my friend joked that he would take my borrowed carabiner back and steal my wallet, which I'd given the front desk as collateral. I told him to try, to go up and ask for a brown wallet since I was curious what would happen. They apparently gave him the first brown wallet they saw, because my friend came back with SOMEONE ELSE'S wallet. He went back and exchanged it for my wallet, and they still didn't check the ID and just gave him my wallet. Unfortunately I don't know which employee it was, but I don't think I'm out of line in saying this is ridiculous and should never happen. Nobody should be allowed to work the front desk if they don't have the common sense to ensure they're giving away the right wallet. This is especially infuriating since, unlike HH Btown, they refused to take my license as collateral and required me to give them my full wallet instead. Now, I will probably be back to HH Indy, especially since I'm a member of HH Btown, and their facilities are good, but I will not trust them with my wallet. Almost forgot to mention when I came in, I wanted to rent shoes for $2 since I'm a member, but I didn't have cash and for some reason they couldn't charge my account like they do in Btown. They had a minimum charge of $5 for cards and they suggested I just pay the $5 instead, which I find pretty ridiculous. They should have at least offered to sell me Clif bars or something to meet the $5 minimum, not rip off a paying member of their gym. Ridiculous. It was resolved by asking a friend for cash, but that that was even suggested is absurd to me. Unrelated final note, but the pricing on their website is unclear and misleading (in the most positive light you could say it's incomplete) compared to their actual pricing. read more

Nice place tucked away off the main roads. Upon entering, the wait for getting checked in is usually pretty quick. We generally go on Sundays before it gets too busy. It's not too expensive, and the fee is good for the whole day. My granddaughter loves this place and begs to go every time she visits. There are a lot of spots to climb and different ways to climb. It does get very busy in the afternoons and lots of kids are running wild. The reason I would give them a 4 instead of 5 stars would be that most of their climbing areas are so crowded that you have to wait in line to climb. If you have a belayer to help you out, there are plenty of empty places to climb. All in all, it's a great place to visit. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's obviously an older building but well taken care of. Great exercise! read more

I always come here whenever I'm in town, and I love this gym because it is large, spacious, and open. They have a large bouldering section complete with cave, another bouldering section with a shorter wall, auto belay routes, lead climbing routes, and top roping routes as well. There are also plenty of workout equipment upstairs and they also have an adjustable wall that you can work on. The bouldering pass is only $10, which is pretty affordable because they have so many routes to choose from. Last but not least, my favorite part of this gym is the snake! The snake is a 45 ft long, 25 ft high overhanging wall that you can climb up and top out on. It is the same concept as deep water soloing except instead of water you are falling into a foam pit. I have only made it half way up the wall but one day I will make it. This is the only gym I have been to so far that has anything like it. I will usually spend the entire day working on the snake because I feel like it is such a challenge. Everyone here is very friendly, and I am always able to meet new people! read more

I love Hoosier Heights. Not as much as my home climbing gym but then again, it's hard to match the gym where you first learned to climb. Facilities// - huge! and still pretty new looking - walls for top roping (+ auto-belaying), lead climbing, and bouldering - huge wall (the 'snake') that goes over a foam pit - pretty big workout area with different machines (2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals, and 2 bikes) & equipment, an overhang wall to train on, and a campus board - not enough cubbies (some lockers available but it's first come, first serve. some people have probably had their lockers for awhile) - lounge area, yoga room, room for hosting parties - bathrooms are kinda crappy, especially compared to how nice the rest of the gym is Routes// - many different routes to choose from - one route may stay up about a month (employee said they change at least 1 area a few times a week) - labeled by colored tape but they were testing out routes that coded by the holds. not sure what happened to that - holds much rougher on my hands than gym I used to go to - bouldering uses V-Scale grading system (V0 and up), excluding the snake - top roping uses the Decimal Scale grading system (5.0 and up) Prices// $20 day pass for first timers, includes intro class and equipment $15 full day pass w/ equipment $10 just bouldering $74 prepaid monthly membership includes all equipment, aside from shoes Cons - the address listed doesn't take you to the correct location (used both iPhone & my car's built-in GPS). It's actually on the other end of Mayflower Park Dr. - short hours. It never opens before 11am - there aren't really any walls to top out on. Technically you can top out on the wall beneath the workout area but that's pretty much it. - no slacklines read more

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This gym is a big space with 2 distinct climbing areas, a yoga room, and a third climbing area combined with exercise equipment. The first area has a very large lead climb wall facing a bouldering area that is divided by The Snake. The Snake is a large overhanging route that sits over a foam pit. Route gets to about 25 feet off the ground and falling becomes almost as fun as climbing. The second area is a classic top rope area with a bouldering area in the middle. They also have 4 auto belays set up with routes ranging from 5.6 through a mid grade 5.11(b?). Finally they have something that looks akin to a home boulder training wall with pretty much all the familiar climbing training tools (fingerboards, metolius rock rings, hand ladders, etc) as well as free weights, bikes, and other traditional gym equipment. The employees are pretty chill and the place has great spots to drop gear and hangout as well as lockers to store stuff. Overall a great gym for beginners all the way through strong experienced climbers. read more

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Very nice climbing gym with high walls and a few auto-belay routes. It also has some sort of ninja course, lead climbing walls, and a special overhang climbing wall :) It is more expensive that Climb Time Indy though, but you can get some nice Groupon deals! read more

Great alternative date option for an active couple who wants something different than dinner and a movie. I originally got this on a GroupOn for my boyfriends birthday, it's such a great deal! $35 for 5 visits, first visit has free shoe rental. Subsequent shoe rentals are $5 per person. The rock climbing park is HUGE! It's the biggest rock climbing center I've ever seen. Although, I am not a rock climbing enthusiast. The area has 3 bouldering walls, 4 shorter auto-belay walls, 5 longer auto-belay walls, and a giant horizontal climbing challenge. There is also a wide scape for membership holders who do the belay-partner deal. They also have an American ninja warrior setup called the "Dojo", it looks like a lot of fun! It's not included in the GroupOn. They have the 14" wall, the monkey bars, etc. Overall, very fun experience! The staff is nice and looking out for your safety. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Hoosier Heights is an outstanding rock climbing gym with one of the largest facilities around. The HH staff are very nice and resourceful. I have college age sons who climb and just got into climbing a year ago and I am a member here and climb 2-3x week. I played tennis in college, 20 years of 3-4 days of hoops, and a life long avid runner. Climbing is awesome workout physically and mentally. Certainly worth the stop if you are around town and looking to climb! A vast area for many different climbing options from top-rope, auto-belay, bouldering. Separate charge for Dojo area if you are the ninja type. read more

After hearing about Hoosier Heights I was excited to venture outside my comfort zone and try climbing. A friend and I went out to Carmel on a Monday afternoon and quickly learned that neither of us are going to be on the cover of "Rock Climbing Monthly" any time soon. I haven't rock climbed since I was a kid and either the sport got more challenging or my sense of indestructibility that comes with being a child has faded immensely. The gym in Carmel is pretty cool; the facility offers options for traditional climbing (think harnesses and rock walls) and bouldering. What is bouldering you ask? It's like traditional climbing but without the harness. Bouldering usually involves either smaller but more challengingly shaped climbing platforms and plenty of soft landing area for if (when in my case) you fall. Not going to lie, I was pretty amped to take on the Snake Pit (the tallest and probably most difficult bouldering platform in the gym) for the mere sake of getting to fall into the 8ft foam pit. Unfortunately, I overestimated my abilities (clearly you don't become an Olympic climber overnight) and I got to fall into that foam pit faster than I expected (think 2ft off the ground). While it was great to try bouldering, my friend and I decided to stick to the traditional climbing walls. We learned later that all the rocks are color coded by difficulty making it clear why I was only able to get 3 feet off the ground sometimes and nearly all the way to the top other times. There were only a few walls that were well suited for beginners like ourselves, so my friend and I took turns on the same ones. While it's great that the gym has so many different options for climbers of all skill levels, I wish it had a few more beginner options and that the difficulty levels had been explained to us in our introduction. After a little over an hour of climb time we were worn out, it really is a workout! We had a great time and it was a fun way to be adventurous for a day! The prices are great (unlimited climbing/bouldering for a day, shoes, harness and intro session for 20 bucks) and the facility is pretty remarkable in its sheer size number of walls to climb. I definitely recommend it for the next time you're looking for a fun indoor activity ! read more

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Just had a birthday party here for my son and he loved it! It's a wonderful place for a bunch of teenagers to burn off some energy. The party staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We appreciated having our own private climbing area to ourselves as well. We also included the Dojo as a part of our party package, but this is an upgrade from a basic climbing party package. This was a fun option to mix things up! Running up the warped wall and getting over it was quite the challenge, but a couple of our Ninjas were up to it. I want to mention that our party had to be rescheduled due to the birthday boy coming down with the flu right before his bash, and Hoosier Heights was extremely accommodating, which was supremely appreciated. Thanks, HH! I would highly recommend Hoosier Heights as a fantastic and unique party venue for older kids, teens and adults! read more

I recently visited this climbing gym with a friend and had a great experience! Even if you aren't a frequent climber, this place is very inviting and welcoming. They go over how everything works, safety, etc and if you have any questions are willing to help you out. Even though there was a good amount of people there, the space was pretty large so we weren't having to wait for people to finish to climb. It is nice they have the auto belay option in case you're solo. They also offer yoga, what looked like to be a ninja warrior practice area, an area upstairs where you can lift weights and get cardio in. Super family friendly too! Highly recommend. read more

I took my high school and college aged sons here last week. And, they LOVED it. We were the first customers in the door. The staff was ready to assist. They answered all my younger son's questions and told my older son about the new V3 routes they'd put up since his last visit. Then, they started 'bouldering.' The staff would periodically come by and encourage, redirect, or make suggestions. As the "fat old guy" who didn't get on the walls, I found the gym to (once again) be clean, well maintained, and well worth the money that I paid to watch my sons have a blast. read more

We were members at Epic before joining Hoosier Heights (HH). There are many reasons I'm thrilled with our membership here. Pros: It's huge. Hands down, HH is better designed than other gyms I have visited for families and youth participation. There is an entire wall of V0 (read: easy) bouldering routes that make climbing possible and fun for my 5 year old. There are 9 auto-belay routes which means there are things I can climb even when I'm at the gym alone with kids (read: when I don't have another adult to belay me on the top rope routes). The fact that HH has so many auto-belay routes is also a good thing for beginners who don't have friends at the gym who are certified belayers. That said, even though HH is great for families, it doesn't mean it's not designed with serious climbers in mind. To the contrary, the gym has a robust youth climbing program focused on developing athletes who can compete in USA Climbing competitions (appealing to my 12 year old). It also has MANY bouldering, top rope, and lead routes for experienced climbers. I've only been climbing a year, and I'm only comfortable on 5.10a/b, v2, or less, but there are plenty of routes for me to play, work on my stamina, and many many more advanced routes that I hope to eventually be able to send. Also: the staff and climbers are all super friendly. Cons: well, cons probably isn't the best word. The bathrooms could be nicer. And, I find it distracting that routes are identified by tape instead of same-colored holds. It challenges my brain. That's it for cons so far. If you're looking to check out a new gym, go for it! p.s. If you're not familiar with these terms and are reading this review to decide if you want to try climbing for the first time, check out this article: https://www.outsideonline.com/2062326/beginners-guide-rock-climbing. read more

When I registered, I had to identify as a CIS gender male. So when o asked for a men's 10, I asked if that was okay to identify my shoe size as a "men's 10" and the girl at the desk made a smart ass comment. This was after she walked around like a pissed off robot for 10 min trying to figure out the video. Which, went through the partner belay. However, to do that, you have to take an additional 20 minute course. The place SMELLS HORRIBLE!!!! I've been to a few climbing gyms and they all smell. But this place smells on a level I can't describe. My clothes wreaked of the BO/onion smell two hours after I left. Climb Time Indy is much better. read more

Hoosier Heights is by far the best of the four climbing gyms I have been to. They have the most routes, the biggest variety of routes, and they regularly set new routes for your climbing pleasure. The staff is friendly and inviting and seems happy to give tips to new climbers. The attitude of the staff seems to rub off on the regular patrons as well. The overall atmosphere is very positive and open. Membership is a little more expensive than at competing gyms, but it is well worth it! read more

I am firm believer that great visits to places like this is all in the details. Rock climbing? We're super pumped to be here, especially if it's someone's first time. Some of staff wasn't pumped to be with us. After filling out waivers and payments we waited for orientation. Finally, someone from my group had to go over and ask someone to get us started. The gentleman finally came over, didn't say his name, didn't ask if it was anyones first time. Just sort of jumped into the basics. His instruction was hard to follow if you weren't listening intently. He only taught us how to do the auto-balay and bouldering. After seeing how busy the couple sets of auto-balays were, we wondered why we didn't get taught how to balay with a partner so we could use the entire gym. Another climbing gym I've attended taught us how to balay from start to finish (I'm talking tying the knots and all! ) So again, we asked for assistance. He didn't look pleased to have to teach us. After the lackluster instruction, we took to climbing and it was great fun and a fantastic workout! Another instructor was kind enough to encourage us as we climbed on auto-balays and corrected any form on the partnered balay. This is a large gym with plenty of space to climb if you know ALL the basics, so be sure to ask to learn everything so you can really enjoy your time and get your monies worth. Otherwise, you might the majority of your time watching other people climb if it's a busy day. read more

This is a huge place with so many varieties of rock climbing designs from rookie to professional, from easy to hard! They have fitness center too. I really liked hanging out at this place. read more

Hoosier Heights Indianapolis - Climbing Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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This place is badass! I came for an ivivva photo shoot last year and finally got to come climb myself. We did the first time climber intro and were able to climb with the clip-ins or the free bouldering. Great way to spend a free afternoon but if you haven't climbed in a while, watch out for your forearms. holy moses. Also, the snake ver the pit is super cool, not to mention the ninja warrior training zone! read more

This is one of my all-time favorite places in Indy. Not only is the staff great, they have some incredible walls. There is a pretty equal mix of bouldering, top rope, auto-belays, and lead walls. They also have a speed wall and the Snake (a giant overhung wall over a foam pit). This is a grigri only gym (sorry no ATCs allowed) but all belay devices are already tied in as are carabiners on the climbers end, allowing you to get more walls in without having to worry about tying in each time. Whether you're an experienced climber or this is your first time, there's something for everyone and your sure to have a memorable experience. read more

A world class rock climbing gym with a traditional gym area and unique climbing features, this is a great place to be! They have kids programs and their membership rates are market average. The staff are also very knowledgable and friendly and love climbing and teaching climbing. 5 stars. read more

My arms are like mashed potatoes as I write this. And mashed potatoes are awesome. Kind of like spending a couple of hours climbing up walls and then Spidermanning down them. I really have nothing to compare CTT to because I've never been to a climbing gym before. But I had a really enjoyable time burning up some Groupons with friends this afternoon. They give you the equipment--shoes, harness, beaners, etc.--and a little instructional session if you've never been before. If you get the same instructor we had, he'll pepper you with vivid cautionary anecdotes about what happens if you fail to properly belay your partner or hook into the auto belay, etc. Great fuel for an active imagination like mine! We had a range of experience in our group, but were mostly beginner to amateur-ish, and there was a lot to do. It's certainly no problem to go with a group of mixed abilities, and you can challenge yourself as much or as little as you wish. There are lots of kids and teenagers there, but they miraculously failed to annoy me. It seems like a good family activity. So, yeah, head to CTT some afternoon and kill all your upper body muscles in one fell swoop--it's more fun than the regular gym! read more

As climbing gyms go this is one of the absolute best you can ask for! They also offer classes and various instruction for novice and up. They have climbing team available for kids and teens that offer instruction and preparation for national competitions. They offer yoga classes and have a great gym area to cross train in. They have amazing bouldering walls as well as top rope and lead climbing. You really must see this place to appreciate it, I've traveled all over the country and I can tell you Hoosier Heights is definitely one of the top facilities I have seen! It is great for individuals as well as families! read more

I came to Hoosier Heights only ever climbing at three other gyms in my life. I since have purchased a Hoosier Heights membership and have been climbing there for the past four months. I am still blown away by the size of the gym. There are three main top-roping walls, one lead wall, a training wall, and three separate bouldering areas (well, four if you count The Snake which extends over a foam pit). They also offer yoga and have some cardio equipment and weights for you to use when you aren't climbing. The staff is awesome. Just overall nice people. They make sure first-time climbers are safe and belaying correctly before going off on their own (as any climbing gym should). They will routinely check up on you and will remember your name :) The cost of this gym is a bit higher than the other gyms in the Indianapolis area. But if you want to climb in a new gym with challenging routes that are constantly changing, then I would recommend HH. read more