I am an experienced climber and a member of a rock gym out of state, but came to MetroRock with some three local friends (who are less experienced climbers) while home visiting for Christmas. While the facility was nice and there are a lot of routes, I had a few issues with belaying options. I had the option to take a test to become belay certified (as it should be - totally fair) but was told that even if I got belay certified, I could only belay other climbers who are belay certified for legal reasons. While I disagree with that policy and think that MetroRock's waiver should be revisited to encompass the use case they are worried about, but what really frustrated me wasn't the policy itself, but the consequences of such a policy. There are autobelays available for those who don't have a belay certified partner, which is a nice alternative, but in reality, there are only a handful of them, and they are constantly in use because of this belaying policy. This means when it's crowded, you have to wait awhile to climb the same handful of routes. You also still have to pay full price to only be able to climb a fraction of the routes, which is disappointing. Having strong safety policies in place is something I definitely value, but these policies should be with safety and climber experience in mind, not because we live in an overly litigious society. Moral of the story: if you don't have a belay partner, be prepared to pay a lot of money for only a few routes. read more

Pro's: -Great route-setters -Laid back atmosphere -Student discounts -Decent protein bar selection -Nice little climbing shop in entrance -Staff are always helpful Con's: -Very busy on weeknights -Slow route-refresh, go more than twice a week and you will quickly get bored -Crowded bathrooms with poor privacy read more

ben is so awesome and really good at guitar! highly recommend the friendly desk staff! climbings good too!!

Ah, MetroRock. Where I discovered my complete lack of talent for bouldering. This place is a lot of fun, and you can tell that most of the people here are regulars and borderline obsessed with bouldering and climbing. If you're really into climbing, you could probably spend all your afternoons here and not finish all the bouldering paths or whatever they're called. There is a LOT to do. The staff is really friendly here, and the regulars are great too. When we went, most of us had never done any type of bouldering before, so some people gave us a few tips here and there. Well, including the 8 year olds who were way better than we were at any of this. My friend ended up dislocating her elbow here (she jumped off and landed on her arm at an awkward angle), and a regular who even knew the staff offered to help her out with that, first aid style. I, unfortunately, am not blessed with the upper body strength, skill, or patience required to really embrace bouldering (I get frustrated after 5 minutes of staying in the same place and having no clue how to propel myself up), so not sure I'd return, but it's a must for all climbers who love a challenge. Although, I've gotta say, it's a great feeling when you finally do get to the top. Beats any feeling you can get at the gym! read more

The more climbing gyms I try all over the place, the more I realise how just damn good this place is. True, none of the staff is going to be running around being nice, smiling at you -- but you know what, if the routes are well set, maintained and updated periodically, and that's all I really need to make me smile. The place is hygienic, equipment is functional, with plenty of options for everyone -- look-at-my-arms boulderers (oh hello!), dabblers like me, and hardcode lead climbers as well. Pricing is comparable to other locations in the area, but the Monday night deals for women are a total deal! And like almost every sizable climbing gym, the neighbourhood is sketch-aplenty, and getting here is an adventure in and of itself. If you find it, happy climbing! read more

This place is awesome! I don't know how many square feet of climbing there is, but it's big. My entire family really likes the place a lot. Some of the highlights my family likes about Metro Rock 1. They provide a number of auto belays that the kids can go and play on independently. I'm not sure who appreciates this more - my wife and I or the kids. 2. There is a little kid wall in the back sized for little limbs to climb on, where all the kids can play together 3. Wide variety of bouldering routes for all skill levels on a unique bouldering cave environment. It really is cool how it's set up 4. Room in the back, sort of designated as a kid friendly area. It has a number of lead routes as well 5. Kid friendly weekend mornings. I personally really enjoy seeing a bunch of little people attacking the walls with gusto, or toddling around 6. Ropes course 7. Music (this in particular my wife appreciates - I'm generally too preoccupied with not falling down) 8. Super friendly staff, and climbers are generally really nice as well 9. Clean (my wife's heart grew three sizes bigger when she heard staff vacuuming a crash pad). 10. Big, fat, soft crash pads. Some of my family are particularly accident prone, and new to climbing. Having the big soft crash pads increases the ircomfort level for sure. I also have the tendency to overreach and make spectacular falls, which is totally cool with the big pads 11. Decent amount of parking. Sometimes during peak it's a little more challenging to get parking, but generally there's enough parking to find a space without too much issue 12. Every month members can bring a guest to climb. This has been great to bring friends of the kids along for Some things others might really like about Metro Rock that my family doesn't particularly care about 1. Special problem walls. In the back and on the second floor area there are often really difficult problems that are up for the more advanced climbers to play on. Generally my family can't start the first move hahaha. 2. Training area. Campus boards, all kinds of grippy things, etc. 3. Exercise gym in progress - I think. We just climb until our arms don't work anymore 4. Summer camp, after school program, and climbing team. 5. "Dark Horse" competition climbing series. The last one happened a few weeks ago and all the routes were changed for the event. Woot. 6. Good bars just down the street, including a brewery. 7. Foosball table for when you need a climbing time out Some bummers 1. Location. Driving there can be a little challenging, given the rotaries around it. My wife won't go unless I drive 2. After the last Dark Horse event, all the routes were tougher than they were rated, which really only truly affected beginners who are climbing V0's. My family was sad panda. I think this will be addressed next event though. I really like the bouldering section. The texture of the walls are rock like, and the formation of the walls give the ambience of being on an outdoor wall (or a cave in certain parts). They're clearly not, and you're clearly indoors, but it feels more organic than a plain wall, which feels more.. sterile? Whatever, stop judging me. I like it. read more

I love metro rock. The first time I went there it was dark and winding through the warehouses and semi trucks looking for it was a little scary. It's definitely the tallest facility I've ever climbed in and that was intimidating at first...and it's always super crowded so finding a spot can be hard. I love it though, and if I could find a steady climbing partner I'd go far more often. read more

I want to say I really like this rock gym, but it's the only one I have been to so I don't have much basis for comparison. Yes, it is a bit expensive, but no more than a dinner out in the city and if you think you will be going often there are different bundle deals that you can do. Plus, it's so much fun (I have only done top roping at this point)! The perfect combination of slight fear, problem solving, and being active (especially in the winter). Every time I have been it has been very crowded (b/c of work/traffic I usually can't get there until after 7 PM and stay until close) which is a little annoying, but I'm sure it's like that everywhere during the "after work hours." Generally if we walk around enough we can find a route that is open (and at a level we are willing/able to do) or we just wait for a set of people. It's kinda fun to watch others climb anyway (as long as I don't have to be standing there just watching for too long b/c I go to play not to spectate). Most of the people there seem to be regulars and while there are a handful of easier routes (5.7 and below - mostly 5.7 though), most are significantly more difficult. The highest I have seen is a 5.11 and I can't see that they could have any harder at a rock gym anyway. If you are planning on going with someone who weighs significantly more/less than you it's worth noting that they double up the rope at the top anchor. This means while it's slightly harder to get ride of the slack, if you as the belayer are smaller than the climber you will be less likely to start going up the wall yourself if you don't anchor in to the ground. I have had friends tell me this has happened to them at other gyms. Of course, it's not too hard just to anchor yourself to prevent this. read more

I went to MetroRock to take a lesson with a Groupon coupon. Yes, the place is situated where there are "auto repair" shops (i.e. chop shops?) and freight containers, etc. but once you get there, it's fine. The class was well taught. Olivia went over the knots, how to belay, and how to communicate in an easy going manner and didn't rush. The bouldering area and the wall climbs were marked well showing the paths that can be taken and their level of difficulty. The place was busy, but no so crowded where you had to wait to climb. Other staff were friendly and helpful as well. Membership seemed a bit pricey, but I can see if you went at least twice a week you would get your money's worth. They also have a lounge area with some stationary bikes. I can see why people get addicted to doing this, and MetroRock provides a decent facility to satiate the addiction. read more

This place is awesome. When I have some extra energy and cash to expend, this is the place I go. My girlfriend and I enjoy climbing and even invested in a couple pairs of our own shoes. The routes are great and accommodate beginners like us. All the employees are nice enough. Lots of bouldering and high walls to climb. We took a safety lesson and the instructor was great. You get a free pass if you take the safety lesson too. read more

I ordered a Groupon for the intro to climbing course & haven't looked back. I have really enjoyed the people and the gym. It's been extremely fun to learn and everyone is super helpful! read more

I have been going to MetroRock since I was a freshman in college, and they have continued to get better as the years pass. Metro Rock offers a free shuttle (usually a purple minivan), which picks up from Wellington Station, mind you, weekday evenings, it is not the most reliable becuase the gym gets busy; the walk over is no more than 20min. The gym has grown in size a lot since I first started going, and so has the popularity of the sport, so I reccomend trying to go weekday afternoons or 4 or 5pm, it gets crowded and Monday nights are lady's night! Prices are fair and there is a student rate, so don't forget your ID CARD! If you are a new climber, i reccomend taking the basic safety class after you have tried to boulder, make sure you are enjoying it before you fork out the dough, BUT you need to sign up for this class ahead of time, as spots will fill up! The gym offers yoga on select nights, has workout spaces and a newly added high ropes that is a lot of fun! New and pro climbers will have a good time at Metro Rock, there are routes for people of all skill levels and ages. Most (but not everyone) is really friendly at Metro Rock, if you need a tip ask someone next to you, he or she might have some beta to help you solve a project. The employees are also great, don't be affraid to talk them up or ask a question, this is their jobs and their passion. Plenty of parking and a rack for your bicycle if you braved the awful bridges from Wellington Circle. Close to Margaritas and Texas Roadhouse for a post climb drink! As for lessons or getting your belay test, some of the employees are more strict than others, but be thankful! If you have ever been dropped while climbing, you will know what I mean, this is your safety and their jobs on the line. read more

I've been climbing at Metrorock for about 3.5 years now. There are really only 2 things I dislike about Metrorock: 1. It's a bit far from downtown, in a place that's hard to bike to. 2. It's super-crowded. But the quality, variety, price and friendliness of the place will keep me coming back. read more

Michelle was amazing!!! Give the lady a raise!! I went with a friend for an intro class for climbing, she was super informative, energetic, loving and patient! I definitely will be coming around more often! read more

Great rock gym. They have a very large space to accommodate lots of boulderers and top-ropers with many different routes to try. They're sticklers about the belay test, but that's a plus. Friendly, helpful and accessible staff. It's a very welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels. They have a shuttle to the T which makes it easy to get to when you don't have a car. read more

I decided one day that two things I love most in life are working out, and trusting my life to another person, so went to MetroRock to climb up high. I went as part of a youth mentorship program, and can attest that when we are in the building kids are being kids. We typically go during the work day, and not the evenings, so be advised of that much. During my evening training the staff was great. I trained in knots, and belaying with Alex, who was a fun, and reasonable guy. After a few times up on the easy routes, he cut us loose. There are a few options for easy walls to get your feet wet, but eventually I decided that howdy doody time was over, and I wanted a real challenge. The place is definitely big, and you may have to check out a few walls to see where you can get in. There were no lines for a wall when I went, but I could see that being a problem on some days. I could also see plenty of beta males who decide that a thin layer of cotton, and a modicum of modesty interfere just too darn much with their climbing. In other words, a bunch of dudes decide to climb topless in an air conditioned room for no reason at all, leaving their egos on full display. Otherwise I think that it is great. The staff gets you going without coddling you through the whole experience, and ruining the challenge. The space is big with a lot of options, and they even run a shuttle to local train station. Keep up the good work, MetroRock. read more

My latest trip to MetroRock was different that my previous experiences there because I had only gone in off times when there have only been about 20 people in the whole gym. This past Thursday night was a different story. We showed up and the place was packed with more people than I had ever seen in a rock gym. I was pretty skeptical at first but it actually worked out fine. We didn't have a pick at any route we wanted but only had to walk around for a minute or two to find an open rope with a route that was at our level (5.9/5.10) There were also three of us and one guy came over and asked if someone wanted to climb with him to get more climbs in in groups of 2. He was really nice and it was a good opportunity see someone else's climbing style. Also I was even more impressed this time than I had been previously by the diversity of routes they had. Each route really seemed unique and had different types of moves. I was really impressed and had a great time. Also unlike previous times only once did i find a hold that was a bit loose. read more

The size and versatility of this gym means that it has something for everyone. The bouldering section is just huge, there is tons of lead climbing, tall walls, short walls, easy routes and really difficult ones. I feel like the gym is prioritizing producing climbers that have experiences in many different types of climbing. Yay! I absolutely love the new section - the routes going up are good, and there's slack lining and I'm really wondering what those platforms are for...Also it's great because I think it's made a huge difference in the crowdedness - before it could be difficult to find routes I wanted to climb because even with the dozens and dozens of ropes they had, apparently there were twice that many climbers. Now enough ropes are open to make me feel like I can pick what I climb. The staff is nice, if not overly friendly, but generally I find the inevitable-granola crowd inside is one of the best parts of the gym, in that everyone is so open and friendly. It's not just a gym, it's a little community. The only thing it's missing are some really sweet nats (natural features) routes, but really, I'm very happy with it overall. read more

I really love this place. A friend brought me here to climb a few years ago and it's been my favorite ever since. Great staff and really well organized. There is a great variety of courses for all experience levels. They even offer classes for beginners to more advanced outdoor climbing trips (which I am currently too scared to try cause I'm a wuss). I agree that it can be hard to get to. I have car, and when I drive there, it is down a few dark alleys. However, MetroRock has a free shuttle from Wellington station (orange line) the gym and back, so that if you don't have a car, this makes getting there a lot easier. read more

Been coming here for years. What I love about this place is that it continues to put out a high quality climbing experience. The gym is not the newest, yet the climbing walls enjoy a constant and regular update of new routes. And lately, new holds. Speaking of routes, I find them to be more creative and more consistent than other gyms in the area. It's not uncommon to come down from a climb after doing a handful of yoga moves, solving a rubik's cube, and pushing my personal physical and mental limit - and be totally satisfied. That feeling keeps me coming back week after week. read more

I've been to a couple climbing gyms in the Bay Area and here, and this one is the cheapest ($10 for a student? Yep, that's me) and the tallest and the least crowded. Yes, the least crowded. Or maybe I'm used to rock gyms being overrun by little kiddies and rude dudes and was just surprised that there were so few of them here. The first time I went, no one made me take the safety course, but they gave me a test to make sure I could can tie in properly and belay safely. One girl (who was a friend of a friend) didn't pass, and they wouldn't let her belay climb, which sucked for her, but was ok with me because it was her first time and she really shouldn't have been belaying anyone, let alone butterfingers (me). The last time I went, there were a pretty good selection of routes in the 5.7-5.9 range (did I just lose all credibility?), which is all my short arms and stubby legs can handle. I think the routes here are harder for their grade than at other gyms. My only beef: Man, it's hard to get there. A shuttle from Wellington on the Orange line, are you kidding me? read more

I've been to a few better gyms (mostly in the baltimore/DC area), but MetoRock is solid. Both the bouldering area and the walls are well used, and the routes/problems are frequently rotated. The 1.5 hour safety class seems like a bit of a rip-off, but I suppose it's good to know that the people coming out of it know how to belay. While they do have a few bikes and an elliptical upstairs, it would be nice if they had more dedicated 'training' equipment. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to review Metrorock! I come here every week, and I love it. The place is huge, yet it's usually packed on weeknights. Lots of different climbs of different styles and heights to choose from - whether it's a 45-foot, slightly overhung ascent on lead, a 25-foot technique-based climb on toprope, or a tricky bouldering problem. They've got plenty to choose from in terms of difficulty level - from a beginner 5.6 to a hardcore crazy 5.13 on lead. Plus, it's a great all-around strength workout that gets your heart going too. The staff is friendly. They usually have good music playing over the loud speakers (not always =P). They're open pretty late (10pm), which is great for the after-work crowd. However, if you want to come here when it's not busy, come on the weekends. They have a small climbing gear shop at the entrance. They can pick you up/drop you off at the Wellington T station if you give them a call. Overall, a really fun time. Beginners, don't be intimidated by the shirt-less guys. They just like to show off. Cons: - A little pricey. - A little hard to get to by car the first couple of times. read more

AH, PROS, GLORIOUS THAT THEY ARE: Metrorock Everett is in a warehouse hangar. It has serious amounts of space. There are a lot of long routes, which is really nice compared to pretty much every other indoor gym I have climbed at. High ropes course? Check. Yoga room? Check. Fitness gym? Check. Speed climbing wall? Mmmhmm got that too. Extra training equipment? There are multiple campus boards, multiple places to practice finger hangs, and multiple pullup bars. Auto belay routes? There were four the last time I checked. Climbing classes. Parkour classes. yadda yadda yadda It is kind of close to Wellington and there are shuttles that drive back and forth - there is lots of parking and it is easy to get to off Rt. 16 for those who cycle or drive Open early closes late. There is a handy barcode-based express checkin line for members BUT YOU GOTTA UNDERSTAND THAT: Accessibility leads to crowdedness. A good and available product means that many people will want to consume it. Demand exceeds supply at times. What I am saying here is that during peak hours during nights and weekends, it is pretty much wall to wall people. It is a pretty friendly crowd in general though, so it is not a huge deal. Metrorock runs and hosts bouldering and climbing competitions which is great if you want to compete or watch competitions but leads to the occasional day when you can't use the facilities if you just wanna climb. BUT I DEFINITELY AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT: The locker rooms are like a gas station bathroom with a bank of small lockers thrown in. Spend ten bucks and buy a case of air fresheners already read more

Great climbing gym. textured walls make a big difference, especially for smearing. Great for all levels. Great friendly staff.

I love this gym. The staff is more than just friendly they are clearly eager and excited to share their vast knowledge of rock climbing with experts and amateurs alike. The patrons of the gym are all friendly and engaging as well. The facility has lots to offer people of all skill levels and abilities, as well as opportunities for charity, competition and training. A great place to increase your strength, relax or even meet people read more

Let me start by saying: I HATE GYMS. I hate them. I never go. In my college career, I went to the gym 5 times, and 4 of those were for volleyball or dodgeball. That said, I love MetroRock. A friend and I recently decided we needed a hobby, and we settled on rock climbing. At first, we figured it'd be a pain to get here, but after taking the Orange Line to Wellington and the 101 bus the rest of the way (followed by a really sketchy walk up Air Force Road), we found out they offer a shuttle service to and from Wellington! Just call when you get to the train station and they'll come get you. Everyone that works here is super-nice and doesn't even judge you when you have no idea what's going on. We showed up looking to do the top-rope intro class, not knowing you're supposed to sign up in advance, and were really dismayed when we found out it was full. The guy was really cool and let us try bouldering without even charging us since we signed up and paid for the next week's class. The other climbers are also really friendly and helpful and not condescending like I assume people at regular gyms are (which is most of the reason why I don't go). Definitely check this place out. I recommend bouldering, I think it's a lot more fun (and less scary) than top-rope climbing. read more

Great place, great service, clean, and everybody is always happy here. I havent seen any person here miserable that theyre rockclimbing (compared to going to the gym). Location is tough to get to without a car and it's a little expensive without a coupon or college ID. Also, no classes for new techniques on climbing or anything (compared to other rockclimbing gyms)- they recommended a private lesson with one of the trainers (didnt ask how much that would be). -Khemara read more

This place is awesome! The staff is great and very helpful! The rock has plenty of challenging routes and many options for many difficulty levels. They also have a bouldering area as well. They provide classes and opportunities for outdoor climbing trips. There is one small negative. The building is located down some dark alleys and if you drive there yourself, it can be kind of creepy. On the other hand, MetroRock provides a free shuttle from the Wellington station on the Orange line. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to rockclimb and live in the city! read more

MetroRock is my favorite climbing gym in the Boston metro area because of three main factors. First, the facility is large and quite impressive. The design of the climbing structures provides for interesting and varied climbing for climbers of all abilities. Second, the route setting is consistently good. They strategically utilize the really big holds (volumes) to make familiar walls new and interesting again. Lastly, and most importantly, are the people. The staff and owners are friendly, supportive and helpful, which allows you to challenge yourself physically and mentally in a positive environment. Having an award winning microbrewery right around the corner provides the perfect venue to plan your next climbing trip! read more

Metrorock is the place to go for climbing whether you are a 20 year experienced climber or just starting out. They have the best facility, best routes and staff of any gym that I have been to in the Boston area. They also have a great ropes course and the bouldering areas are top notch. You always see a lot of familiar faces when you go to MR which to me says to me that when people join metro rock they stay for the long haul. Would highly recommend metro rock for any one just starting out with climbing to the hardcore enthusiast looking for a training gym to get strong. read more

Customer Service: Some days it's decent, other days it's pretty horrible. For example, yelling at customers is generally not appropriate nor conducive to good business. Neither is having to wait for the shuttle for 20 minutes from the T-station... on a "busy" day (which obviously turned out to be relatively empty in actuality). The climbs: In general, the climbs tend to be very good and offer a pretty challenging experience. Several routes seem like they are missing tape/holds or indicate the wrong TR station. All in all, a decent place to climb, given it's the only real place to go to in the Boston area. read more

MetroRock is a great gym if you live close enough to get to it. They have a quality team that consistently sends members to the Nationals. It's a nice, large gym that hosts killer competitions. I'm sad to hear all of the negativity about kids in the gym, since 10 or 15 years ago those kids could have been YOU. If you're driving, it can be tricky to find at first, but once you've been there you should be able to find it easily next time. In my experience rock gyms are usually located in industrial parks since that's where the big warehouses are. Also their Newburyport location is nice too. read more

Metrorock is a great place to learn how to climb with a great facility! Our instructor Tatiana "Tots" was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made the experience memorable and taught us the ins and outs of rock climbing. They have everything you need there with the routes ever changing. read more

Metrorock. What a mixed bag. I would give 3 stars, but I can't bring myself to say that this place is "A-OK." I love the climbing. I don't always love the people. (And by people I mean the staff -- sorry! Sometimes you're sweet, sometimes you're ...not.) It's unfortunate that the climbing is good and the most convenient available, otherwise I'd go elsewhere for a better feeling at the gym. Pros: - Routes and walls. The routes here are fun. They reset fairly often. The walls are tall! The bouldering area has plenty to work on. - Weekday staff, as far as I've experienced, are pretty friendly and pleasant. Cons: - Weekend staff. Good lord. I'm really starting to begrudge weekends because the staff have no problem showing disdain for visitors. I understand that the weekends can be overwhelming with a lot of first-timers, but the only way to get their return business is to be nice. At times I've been embarrassed to bring friends for their first climbing experience. The most recent time I came in there was no line and the guy still seemed pissed off. - 10-day punch passes. Gym climbing is expensive, so I often take advantage of the slight discounts offered on Groupon, LivingSocial, etc. Guess what? If you cash a 10-day punch pass before you finish your other punch pass (expiration dates, you know), they'll take away 2 punches. I've found myself in that situation before -- and looking back, I'm pretty sure that losing 2 punches negated any discount that I thought I would be getting. (ETA: I've since been informed that there is no 2 punch rule and I must have experienced a mistake.) Tips: - Beginners might be best off on the weekends or weekday morning/afternoons before the post-work rush (if possible) when the gym is quiet. It's easiest to get your feel for the wall and shed self-consciousness when you have some space to move around. The new room in the back has a nice wall for starting people on easy bouldering. read more

Went here this weekend and had an excellent experience. Zach helped check us in and gave us our belay test and he was so patient and helpful. After dealing with the staff at Brooklyn Boulders it was a nice surprise to actually be treated well at a rock gym. The gym itself was amazing. Not too expensive, not crowded, and plenty of route variety. I will for sure be back as soon as possible. read more

I'm so conflicted about climbing in Boston. I climbed at Metro for the past few years, when I lived closer and had a car. Now, getting there is an hour ordeal on the T. The routes are much more interesting and have lots of fun features (love that chimney), and the walls are much better for smearing than at BKB. The staff and other climbers are almost always really friendly. I want to be able to climb regularly, and I just don't think I would with a two hour commute (+ $5 T fare). I wish BKB had followed Metro's lead and designed the gym to prioritize good, interesting climbing. read more

This will be a positive review. I've been a member at Metro Rock for a few months and the one thing that really sticks out is the diversity of activities you can do here. Yes, of course there's climbing. But to be more clear, you can top-rope, lead climb and boulder. They also have yoga classes on weeknights. In keeping with the theme of diverse activities, their rope and boulder courses are well set with everything from bunny slope super easy climbs to serious 5.13 leads. They take care of everybody's climbing needs at Metro Rock. Another thing that must be noted is the overall good vibe here. Climbers have a stigma of being pretentious jerks but you won't find that at Metro Rock. Just good people looking to have fun. The only thing that keeps Metro Rock from getting an easy 5 star review is the lack of a suitable locker room. This is essential at any gym. Yes, Metro Rock has a locker room but it is far too small and dirty to adequately accommodate their huge membership base. Hopefully along the way some easy, common sense renovations can be made. Some things to take into consideration: 1. Anyone can hop on the boulders here but to top-rope and lead climb you need to get certified. This is a simple process for top-roping and a bit more involved for lead climbing. The staff are super helpful and approachable and will help you with this. Just ask...super easy. 2. There's a route setter here named Boof. His routes are always among the best but he's notorious for grading routes low. For example, if Boof calls a route a 5.10a it's actually more like a 5.10b or 5.10c. 3. Monday nights are wildly busy at Metro Rock (probably because it's ladies night). Chicks climb cheap and dudes come to chase tail so there's always a bigger crowd than usual. It's best to schedule your climbing sessions away from Monday nights. read more

I love you guys! A wonderful place to climb and the environment is unpretentious. Friendly people all around and awesome music! Plus the events (pub night, holla!) are great! AND free yoga for members! I could go on and on but just go there. You get the the idea. read more

A great rock gym. Location less convenient. The pros outweigh the cons. Pros: 1. Interesting routes with varied features: flat face, overhung, slab, chimney, stem, crack, roof, arches. 2. Many routes: top rope, lead, bouldering 3. Friendly, efficient staff 4. Ample nearby parking 5. Unpretentious 6. Reasonable prices Cons: 1. Everett is a bit remote read more