The vibes are immaculate at Progression climbing gym!! This place is cozy af and a great place to…read moreclimb with friends. The staff is super friendly and have great taste in music - I'm always finding something new to listen to. There's so much variety in the routes they set. Beginners will be able to do a few routes and get a decent way through others in one session. In general, their bouldering problems are super creative and push you to hone technique in addition to strength. The community is super supportive and it's an awesome place to become a better climber. They also have a small weights room I've found super useful and I also love that there are some very cute pups that frequent the gym!!

Great gym with friendly staff. Not great for beginners as the routes (even the low level ones) are…read morevery challenging and most are on overhanging wall.

We came to Triangle Rock Club Durham for a climb and sign event and had a great time! After filling…read moreout waivers and doing orientation, we climbed for about an hour and a half. The space is large, clean, and has a lot of variety for different levels of climbers. The rental shoes definitely run small. You may need to size up anywhere from half a size to even two sizes bigger. Just something to plan for. It's family friendly, but safety is really important, so make sure kiddos aren't running around since climbers are focused and people are moving around everywhere. I do wish there was a designated section just for beginners and kids. That said, I really appreciated how each color route is clearly labeled (by numbers) from easy to hard. It helps you know what you're getting into before you start. One note: the rocks are tough on nails. Mine aren't even long, but gripping some of the holds was tricky, so keep that in mind if you have longer nails. Overall, a great workout, a safe environment, and a fun way to try something new! We'll definitely be back.

We came for a school takeover event on a Sunday evening after their regular hours ended. The kids…read morehad a blast! They were able to try out all the different areas. The staff reviewed safety for the climbing walls and bouldering areas. Such a fun experience for elementary school kids!

BLUF: Tiny weight area, a mere convenient stop gap while my usual gym is closed for the holidays…read more It's a rock climbing gym so I wouldn't expect it to have lifting platforms or oly bars or bumper plates. It has the essentials, safety arms, rack, weight. I'm happy they open at 5:30AM, it allows me to have free reign of the area before anyone else is there. I suspect after 10AM, it'll get too crowded for a proper workout. Not a regular member at TRC, I have had this one punch card (10 visits) for nearly three years now so happy to see that it's getting its uses. I have climbed and received belay instructions a couple times in the past. I remember both being a fun experience.

This place is great. I brought my 7 and 10 year old there and they were able to do all the…read moreclimbing. It was very safe and they were very welcoming.

We organized a kid's birthday tree climb with Piedmont Tree Climbing and had an absolute blast. All…read morethe kids were thrilled to climb the HUGE tree, and the several adults who chose to climb had a great time as well. The adults who didn't climb still had fun enjoying the beautiful surroundings, tree swings, etc. I highly recommend this activity not just for kids, but for adults too, whether for a date, a party, or a team building exercise, or even just for a fun and uplifting experience.

We attended a private climb up a 75 foot high Chapel Hill oak tree near Gimghoul Castle, for a home…read moreschool group. BLLAST. Patrick, the owner, also runs public group climbs at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, the NC Botanical Gardens, and many local parks. Though a new service, word has gotten out and his climbs often fill up quickly and are waitlisted. Truly a fun, unforgettable, and very Carolina thing to do :)

This is Duke! It's old, prestigious and has a gorgeous campus. My visit was late Summer of 2019 for…read morea swim recruiting visit that my son attended. The Wilson Rec Center is pretty central to campus and has student recreational activities. The pool is in the rear and is the only thing I saw. You can enter in front or rear for the aquatic complex. The building itself looks like "Duke". The brownstones are spectacular. Parking is reserved pretty much all around the building I found the visitors lot which is about a 3/4 mile walk. The area was clean and impeccably maintained. The aquatic complex is not as old as the building dating to possibly turn of the century. However it's no spring chicken either. Possibly built in the late 60's, not ruling out 70's. The pool and deck are maintained. Only faculty, staff and the swim and dive are permitted to use outside of special permission. My son enjoyed the pool. Although not a new pool it has underwent a couple of renovation projects over the decades. The most recent was around 11 years ago. The 25 yard pool with diving well is a nice set up for competition. Duke competes in the ACC Conference. The complex offers a compact spectator area on one side. Most reading this review will never get the opportunity to use the pool and probably never even see it. My son absolutely loved his time on campus and who knows could be a Blue Devil.

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There are multiple clubs in the triangle. Climbing is a combination of self belay, top rope, lead,…read moreand bouldering. Clubs have separate work out areas, eating, resting and gathering spots, as well as free yoga classes. Price depends on location, but $100 monthly is what I would pay and there is a yearly sign up fee. Staff is friendly and will get you started reviewing the safety and technical info. I have all my own gear, but discounts on gear, as well as shoe and harness rentals are available. I have 40-50 years of rock, ice, and ski mountaineering experience, but price is high (for me) and my gym is 10% of the cost here. Finally , I was put off by the fact that discounts are available for students- but NOT seniors. That's the reason for 3 stars. The company would give away far more in discounts for students than seniors. Also, seniors bring in children and grandchildren, so this makes no sense to me. Too bad.

This was my 2nd experience rock climbing with my apartment community life team. I previously…read morevisited a gym in New York. I let my daughter enjoy climbing this visit. Rock climbing does a number on your nails ! Evelyn was helpful with getting us set up. We had to watch a safety video prior to climbing. This gym is a lot smaller than what I thought. There is a side that is dedicated to higher walls and bouldering. It's a nice activity for a rainy day or for extra upper body strength training exercise.

We rented a canoe from Frog Hollow for a couple of hours on the weekend. It was SUPER affordable,…read morecheaper than anywhere I've ever been and much cheaper than renting a boat by far. They provided everything we needed (paddles, life jackets) and gave us a quick 60 second refresher on how to use the canoe before we headed off. We were at one of the channels off of Falls lake, and they gave us advice on which direction was the best to go off towards. It was pretty hot out, but being so close to the water made it cooler and the shade lowered the temperature a lot too. Along the way, we saw turtles, fish, and a couple of herons. The whole experience was very peaceful, relaxing, and low-stress. It was a great day to spend a warm morning outside, although I would recommend booking an earlier or later time in the summer since around noon there isn't really much shade on the water. Will definitely come back for another paddle!

Frog Hollow is a gem for paddling enthusiasts!…read more As someone in my mid-40s learning a young person's sport, I've had two incredible 1-on-1 sessions with Jer on flat water, with another scheduled this week and I can't recommend them enough. Jer's technical expertise, constructive criticism, and what i consider endurance training have been invaluable to build confidence for white water. It's easy to think you understand the sport by reading, watching, and listening, but reality hits when you're underwater and upside down. Jer has been fantastic in sharing both the positive and realistic sides of whitewater paddling, making the experience both challenging and rewarding. I still remind myself "nothing worthwhile comes easy at first". Lastly, if you're looking to improve your skills, fix bad habits, and gain a deeper understanding of the sport, Frog Hollow is the place to be! Thanks, Josh

I believe Kyle is the best kept secret in personal training in the Triangle…read more I want to tell you he is terrible, so you won't try to schedule with him. But, that would be a lie! He has listened to my goals, my challenges. He creates a weekly practice for me and one for me and my husband that is a thoughtfully planned workout, each session building to the next. I look forward to each challenging session because Kyle encourages me to exceed my best without pushing me beyond what is safe and reasonable. I feel safe, seen and know I will exceed my fitness goals with Kylie's guidance! Kyle is one of two trainers I work with at Empower ... I can't imagine any there who do not meet this standard ... if you are thinking of giving personal training a try, just go to Empower! You will be matched with a wonderful trainer who will do the same for you!

Great people, trainers, environment! Good for your body. The value in knowing what to do and how to…read moredo your training is of great value. Money is reasonable in maintaining your health.

Great climbing gym! Paid $30 for my two kids to climb for 2 hours (no limit... that was our limit)…read more They gave us harness and shoes for free because it was our first time. I'd say it was not as much for auto belay for kids. They had 5 total and then the kids spent most of their time on the free climb stuff because I didn't feel like getting them belay certified for another $10-15. They also played with the gym stuff and we had a good time, but we've been to places with more auto belays before. Fun for a couple hours. If we lived local, we would get belay certified and have a whole lot more to play with!

First time ever, great instruction had us climbing like pro's in no time.. OK so maybe not like…read morepro's and boy we are sore the day after- The shoes kill your feet, but we had a great couple hours climbing around like monkeys!

This was a great experience. The crew was friendly, helpful and very thorough with the training…read moreand safety checks. We've done ropes courses before, so we started on the yellow level and worked up theough green and blue levels. We found the blue level pretty challenging, so didnt even try the black and double black diamond levels.

My family and I had an absolute blast at Tree Runner. My daughter even successfully completed the…read moredouble black. It was an afternoon filled with a lot of laughs, bravery and family time which we don't get a lot of these days. We highly recommend!