First time trying Rock Climbing was a great experience thanks to this awesome location and the…read moreknowledgeable & friendly staff.

I recently moved to the area and was eager to find a new climbing gym. I figured I'd lay out all…read morethe pros and cons, since I've been a member of many types of gyms in the past. Pros: 1) It's one of the few gyms in the area, and it offers a few ropes routes which is nice. 2) This location is chill and not crowded after work, which is a plus if you work 9-6. You never have to fight over a route even though the gym isn't huge. 3) The employees are super friendly and wonderful. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. 4) Despite not being new, it seems clean and well maintained. 5) This may be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it, but the grades are slightly soft. I'll frame this as a pro because it makes it a more approachable gym for people who are new to climbing. 6) The climbers I spoke to were all super nice. I've noticed all gyms seem to have their own "culture." This one is welcoming and approachable. 7) There seems to be a good range of setting styles. Cons: 1) While it is nice that there is a rope/sport climbing section, it is pretty teeny, the routes are short, and the grades are pretty much limited to soft 5.11+ and below. That being said, space is a hot commodity in Manhattan so I'm appreciative of any ropes gym. 2) It would be nice if they sold snacks/refreshments. Most gyms offer this and it's a nice way to get more out of your session if you forget to bring your own. 3) With approachability comes climbers who are still learning gym courtesy. Things like starting a route that overlaps with someone else's or not untying one's figure eight knot were things that I noticed. This isn't so much a reflection of the gym, but more of the gym goers which I'm sure they'll learn with time. That being said, I've really enjoyed climbing here! I love the staff and the setting is interesting. I will definitely be coming back here in the future!

Just recently started climbing and found this place less beginner friendly than other climbing gyms…read morein the city. There were only a few v0s and v1s. The space itself is also pretty small, though it has a really cozy vibe.

Usually never on this side of town and wasn't aware that there was a rock climbing gym in Hell's…read moreKitchen. All the staff that I encountered were super friendly and helpful. Not to mention that my fellow climbers where very welcoming and shared the wall. Will definitely be returning to do some climbing at this MPHC Climbing Gym. Good Vibes!

Solid Vital location, and glad they have more of these around the city!…read more This facility is definitely much smaller than their Williamsburg one, but also a bit cheaper to use. There isn't that much additional equipment or workout options besides the rock wall at this spot. It is much quieter though and still plenty of ways to entertain yourself on the various courses. Staff was friendly and instructional as it had been my first time climbing.

This was my first time going to a rock climbing gym and I had a great time good vibes good and they…read moreeven had bored games would recommend

This gym is as good as it gets. After moving to NYC, I was disappointed by several crowded,…read moremulti-floor options before finding Chelsea Piers. The facility is immaculate, with top-notch equipment and dedicated spaces for Olympic lifting and powerlifting. The membership coordinator, Stephanie, was wonderful to work with. At $185/month, it might seem steep, but the superior training experience makes it worth every penny.

This facility is amazing, featuring top-tier equipment and great courts. However, I'm leaving 3…read morestars because of a manager's incredibly rude attitude today regarding a Gilt City coupon issue. She treated me like a criminal and brought unnecessary anger to the interaction. While the venue itself is easily 5-star, the customer service was highly disappointing.

Decent climbing gym…read more I've climbed here for a few months while also going to another climbing gym. And the difference is clearly palpable since I'm able to compare them back to back. I'm not the biggest fan of this gym because for the monthly price of $120, you could go to a gym with better equipment, more space, and cleaner holds. There just isn't much to CRG (maybe just the location?) compared to others. It's also underground, so there isn't any natural sunlight and it feels quite stuffy especially with the chalk. Staff 5/5 Facilities 2/5 - Not a fan of their bathrooms (the door slams hard and the locks are different...) or their changing rooms. No showers. No natural lighting. Also, there's crack on the wall with water leakage. Equipment 3/5 - The routes don't get reset often enough (a con for me cause it can feel stale over time). Some of the holds have accumulated so much dirt and chalk that it feels slippery to hold. I don't see much cleaning. Amenities 4/5 - Your typical climbing gym extras, like bandaids, hair ties. Nothing special. No extras like feminine hygiene products, dry shampoo, deodorant that some other gyms have.

Friendly staff, clean and professional. Giving this just 3 stars because it's pretty tiny…read more There's only a few boulders of each grade, so you'll probably "finish" the gym in 3 sessions or less.

Great for introduction to rock climbing! Our instructor was so helpful and patient with us during…read moreour intro class. However, I'm docking two stars because my mom was waiting on the couch and she got several bite marks and rashes. Not sure if there's bed bugs on the couch or some kinda of insect but please be careful.

This review is only for their summer camp program. It should be noted that they change their name…read moreto the movement gym LIC. My kid is on the older side and doesn't know how to climb so I decided to sign her up for a one week class just for her to get a feel of things. The other climbing gym in the neighborhood didn't teach anything at all and just told her to have at it. This place though takes the time to really show technique and what the kids should be doing to make sure that they are safe and how to have fun. I am hoping she likes it enough to be able to join their afterschool program. So far the staff have been very friendly and professional when I've dealt with them via email or in person. I think this is a good place for a beginner just to try to see what things are-

I saw the actual BADASS sign they had outside and went in just to check it out, Chris gave me a…read morephenomenal tour and even allow me to try climbing !!! Had so much fun and the place itself is ENORMOUS! Would definitely recommend Brooklyn Boulders in Queensbridge!

This place was actually a really great experience! When we walked in we got a good welcome from the…read morefront desk staff, checked in easily and received a tour of the facility. The space itself was way bigger than we expected and had both bouldering and rock climbing. This was my first time boulder and that was pretty fun. Turns out I'm actually pretty decent at it but that can credited to climbing trees in Barbados. The rock climbing I'm used to but was probably the funnest part for me! Facility is really clean and pretty straightforward. Would def recommend trying this out

Very big climbing gym with also a small lifting gym as well. Multiple levels of bouldering with…read moremany different options for all levels. The locker room was pretty clean too. The only thing is that it's pretty expensive to join and the day pass is pretty expensive too unless it's your first time. Still had a great time. It was pretty crowded on Saturday during the day.

Came in for Movement's Global Climbing day and had a blast. This Brooklyn location is huge with…read morefour floors with different level play. This is rock/boulder climbing for multi skill levels, there's even a gym section for players wanting a total workout without the climb. All climbing harness and shoes are provided by the facility and staff were friendly and knowledgeable to the course levels to get ready for the climbs. My child had to exchange climbing shoes three times to get the best fit for her feet and easily exchanged it for her. The fourth floor was basically for younger kids practicing wall climbs with safety harnesses. While the 3rd floor were basically for slope boulder climbing with a soft foam floor. Either of the floor levels were interactive and fun. This was a free event so the facility was jammed packed with a lot of people. Will return on the week-day to practice more with the climbs.

I had a great time at Vital! It became a highlight of my trip. Routesetting was super unique and…read morefun. Sabin was particularly helpful; she provided a great experience.

I canceled my membership after visiting Vital's Brooklyn Location …read more This gym is the TikTok and Amazon of climbing . I was excited to take their aerial classes and use their slack line - but there is a strange energy in the gym . the lack of community and the rude staff were enough to make me leave . This is upsetting , especially because Vital's UES and Harlem locations are pretty sweet !

The staff was friendly, and the instructor was fantastic! I didn't give it a five because it…read moresmelled funky!

Bikram Yoga NYC holds beginner classes which was very welcome for people like me who are totally…read morenew to Bikram. I have heard tell of people who have tried this practice and felt very overwhelmed, especially by the skill and flexibility of the other people in the room. By starting with a group of newbies like yourself, this feeling is reduced but not gone all together. Of course there will be other people in the room who are in way better shape than you and then those people on the flip side that are in worse shape. I was fortunate to have Santiago Solis as the instructor. He is kind and patient as well as amusing. He uses a calm humor that helps make the class fun. It was certainly challenging enough. That I was sweating like no tomorrow didn't bother me in the least. The positions brought home to me how important a practice like this could be for my body. By the last 15 minutes of the half hour, I felt the General Tso Chicken I had for lunch had become a ball of fire imploding in my upper chest, a sensation that might have been relived if I could just yak on the spot. Which I didn't. Although how I held on, I don't know. Especially since the smell of the previous users of the mat I had rented was still noticible when doing supine poses. That particularly repulsive odiferous sensation did nothing to help with keeping my bile down and subtracts from what would otherwise be a 5 star review. I'll keep going to Bikram NYC Midtown to keep with the good instruction, but will be sure to bring my own mat with me.