I'm so happy to have found Climbmax gym! The vibes are awesome and Sean has been so helpful and…read morekind to me as a newbie climber. I'm excited to get better at climbing and I'm thankful for there being plenty of bouldering and non harnessed areas (but plenty plenty of harness areas, too) since I'm getting the hang of things. The cost for a monthly unlimited pass is a wild good value also.

Cannot recommend this gym enough. I travel often and have visited over 30 climbing gyms in the past…read moreyear, but this one has easily become one of my favorite. Really enjoyed the unique routes with the outdoor style features and especially loved the super cave. I came to Scottsdale for a bachelorette party and didn't have time to boulder outdoors but I'm so glad I found this gym. Will definitely be returning every time I'm back in Arizona!

Love and miss you PRG!! So sad that motivation to take climbing more seriously is hitting after…read morewe've moved, but best believe we'll be back when we visit. You'll struggle to find a climbing gym anywhere else that's so supportive, colorful, fun, friendly, all the good things. You and your team inspire us

If I could go above five stars I would, Climbmax is the best gym I've ever been to, not only in AZ…read morebut in multiple states. The atmosphere is always energetic and friendly and I always feel supported by everyone when im there. The space is family owned and operated and you can really feel the love, sweat and tears that was poured into making this place the way it is. 10/10

I've been a long time member. Great gym. Love the auto-belays. Frequent route re-sets. Clean. It…read moredoesn't stink like gym, like another unnamed Tempe gym does.

Great climbing gym and liked that on a weeknight, they were pretty empty…read more This is a bouldering gym with an autobelay area for climbers. I came on a special night with women climbers and admission was just $10, nice deal! I also rented a harness and that was $4. They have a pretty good long bouldering wall and I enjoyed bouldering here. I liked also that it wasn't jam packed with people either! Had space to really boulder and enjoy the climb. I did try out the auto belay but I've never really enjoyed climbing much, but it was good. Id definitely come back here and def on a women's night to take advantage of a pretty good deal!

My daughter takes classes at Hit Squad Ninja Gym and absolutely loves it. We first found them…read morethrough a City of Tempe trial class and ended up signing up for a monthly membership because she had so much fun. The coaches are fantastic. Big shout out to Coach Isiah, who totally committed at my daughter's birthday party and somehow held his own in a tug of war against six very determined 8 year olds. The kids adore the staff and it really shows in how excited they are to go back each week. The gym is always clean and surprisingly smells fresh, which is impressive considering how many sweaty kids are running around. I also like that membership includes open gym time. The one downside for us is that there aren't make up classes if kids miss due to illness. With elementary school kids getting sick fairly often, that can be a little frustrating, especially given the price. Overall though, it's been a really positive experience and my daughter is having a blast.

I threw my son's 10th birthday party here because he is obsessed with parkour and has been since he…read morewas about 5. It was a new and fun experience for his friends. The staff was sweet and organized. They were great at keeping us on schedule and getting the kids to listen. The birthday package is a reasonable price and the birthday area was nicely prepared. The gym has a few different things the kids can engage in and they had a blast. Communication was great. It was an overall great experience, especially for our first time here.

Came to Alta today for my second time ever bouldering. Super cool place- SO many different routes…read moreintegrated throughout- tons of overhangs and funky boulders to play with. Staff is always super chill and helped give us a rough intro and learn how to fall, rent the right shoes, and get chalked. Really pretty nice and empty around 12pm weekdays (might change when kiddos are out for summer). Already met some other cool climbers too! They also have a spray wall, hang boards, and you can buy fun lil drinks/snacks. Tons of sitting area and i plan to come back a lot this summer and maybe even send a monthly membership. Thanks Alta!

Huge bouldering gym with robust class schedule, weekly/monthly events/ and good traditional workout…read morearea. Pricey for day pass but it is a nice place. Good setting, good staff, a little out of the way for people coming from downtown PHX but its worth the occasional commute.

i love stone man! I went for a private day trip with Caleb, and it was everything i wanted as an…read moreinexperienced climber who wanted to take on the hobby again after a 15 year hiatus. He tailored the trip specifically to my needs and mixed the trip with some great climbs, awesome pointers, and an easy-to-remember overview of how to rig a safe system for a solo climb (something that is pretty specialized and not necessarily easy to find good info on). Caleb was such a knowledgable dude. So knowledgable that another instructor from a different climbing company started asking him for tips! I felt totally safe while also being encouraged to take my climbing to the next level. I would recommend to all!! Children and old people, inexperienced and pros, and also every one in between. Do it. Face your fears. Climb a cliff. Become one with the elements. Rock on.

What an experience! This was my first time climbing outdoors after a couple months of climbing in…read morethe gym and it was better than anything I ever expected!! Nobody in my family is a climber so it was just Aaron and I, Aaron was so nice and kind and has so much knowledge and I would definitely make sure that you ask for him. It was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life and I am so happy that I got introduced to it this way. Totally recommend stoneman!

Really cool gym. Has a lifting area with lots of weights and machines, a bouldering area with lots…read moreof different levels, and a practice area for building up finger strength / technique with bouldering. It is always super clean and they have a bunch of different fun community event s happening.

I only go to this gym when I'm visiting friends in PHX, so I can't speak to the cost or anything…read morelike that. Since I'm a guest, I just end up paying for shoe rental, which is reasonable. I suspect the monthly price is actually ridiculous, but that's up to you to decide because I'm not paying! Ok let's talk about the bad things first, and they're not bad enough to lower it from 5-stars: 1. The place gets busy. Too busy, in my humble introvert opinion. Not much you can do about that, but avoid peak hours. 2. Every other gym I've gone to uses tape to mark their routes, which means any route can use any climbing hold. At this gym, they color code them BY THE HOLDS, and then the route difficulty is by color also, which means there are lots of cool holds that you'll never get to touch simply because they're a different color from the difficulties you're doing. This does limit the variety somewhat. Ok, everything else is good. The facility itself has like, everything. I don't even want everything - I just want to boulder. But they've got a vast outdoor area to relax or play in, studios, weights, and some wild varieties of climbing gear. The bouldering area is very large, with all kinds of features that I don't even know the official names for, but you can climb over and under and around pretty much any type of scenario you could want. The mats are premium, and they have down-climb holds in a lot of areas which is great for people like me who try to avoid higher-impact falls. While I do appreciate the hole-in-the-wall grungy gyms where things might be a little more personal and less crowded, I honestly think you'll have trouble finding a better climbing gym than this, anywhere.

At first I was would have left 5 stars. Customer service prior was great and even tho I couldn't…read moreafford their hefty party packages I was still able to get tickets off of Groupon per an employees recommendation. Apon arrival we checked in and signed our waivers. We had to purchase socks and at 4.99 a pair - this feels like a cash grab.. I digress. It was after lunch and we were all hungry so we ordered two pizzas. Now for $25 a pizza I'm expecting a decent sized pizza and with quality toppings etc. unfortunately our pizzas came out burnt and were very small for$25.. the staff also gave us grief about ordering another pizza because " we already had two why do we need another" words from staff. Unfortunately this really bummed me out considering we are here for my sons birthday!! I let this go in the moment because the place was staffed with just teenagers and all of them had attitudes so I wasn't going to complain to them when I doubt I would have gotten any real help. This location itself doesn't have that many attractions like the website shows the other locations having more options like slides etc. the foam in the pits were old looking and lots were torn into making it seem a bit more dirtier.. some of the courses had broken parts that didn't work exactly how it should have. Over all for my sons birthday party being held here in still super disappointed in the treatment from staff and the lack of care for the equipment there. I don't think we would recommend this place ..

Having 6 grandkids out of school for the HOT summer, it's imperitive to find indoor, air…read moreconditioned activities that they can burn off some of their energy instead of just watching TV and this place is THE PLACE. Very large, clean facility with plenty of activities fir all ages; trampolines, rock climbing wall, ninja course, small kids play area, various climbing challenge and one of the best indoor park/climbing/play areas around! Additionally, the staff (especially Madison) is extremely friendly and very helpful - Madison even brought out a prize wheel for the kids to spin. Plenty of comfortable seats for the adults while they are hanging out along with tables and chairs outside of their snackbar (which has plenty of options for snack or lunch). This place is a definitely Home Run for moms (and grandparents) to take kids of all ages for 3-4 hours or even all day!

I received a confirmation that my trip was booked. I had explained that I would be at a work…read moreconference with a limited time frame for a tour. Although they had my contact information to call or text me, they emailed me for payment info which frankly could have been handled when I booked the trip, but because I did not access my personal email on THEIR time frame, they emailed me right before the tour to tell me they were full and could I come the next day? Poor customer service! If the trip was filling up why not text me or call me to let me know so I could pay you? or better yet, give me the option pay you when I booked it? Lesson learned.

My family, who lives in Phoenix Valley, took the desert mountains and lakes helicopter tour -- it…read morewas amazing! Great pilot, quality copter and incredible views. Highly recommend for out-of-town guests and visitors as it's a great way to see the overall area.

I am a frequent visitor to Phoenix and the Phoenix area. Until recently I thought that I knew all…read morethe places to go, but after my last visit I learned that I have a lot to experience still. This realization came about when I realize that I have never been to South Mountain park before! This is the largest municipally managed parked not only in Phoenix area, but in the United States. This park covers over 16,000 acre of desert land. The park covers three mountain ranges that you can learn about in a beautiful visitor center. This park also features more than 50 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback rider. And if you are not a hiker, then you can experience the beauty of the park through a scenic 5.5 mile drive up Summit Road which leads to a peak where you can see Phoenix and beyond. Make sure you plan ahead for your hikes. There are so many trails to explore at different difficulties and start points. Also, the trails are not shaded so start early or pick a cool day. Bring plenty of water too and perhaps a hiking stick. If you need more information, stop in at the visitor center. The visitor center is pretty impressive. The center is very informative on the mountains, the local people, and wildlife. Plus, the gentlemen working the center was super friendly in sharing a wealth of information. He showed me a snake outside the center. Yes, there are snakes in this park- so make sure you look out for them! This amazing park is free! The park entrance is open from 5am to 7pm. Trail hours are 5am-11pm. The visitor center is open Thursday through Sunday 9am-3pm. Note on the fourth Sunday of each month, the park host silent Sunday's where cars are not allowed within the park grounds- check out the park's website for parking on those days. Great experience- I will be back!

We took the whole extended family up through South Mountain Park, and it turned into one of those…read moredays that sticks with you a little longer than expected. We drove up to Dobbins Lookout, and that's where it really hits. Phoenix spreads out in every direction, a grid of life pressed up against open desert, with mountains rising in the distance like they've been quietly watching the whole thing unfold. It's not subtle. It's big, raw, and a little humbling. What makes this place stand out is how much it offers without trying to package itself too neatly. You can hike, bike, ride horseback, or just stay in the car and take the scenic drive. It works for everyone. We had a mix of people, some ready to tackle trails, others perfectly happy just soaking in the views, and nobody felt out of place. The trail system is extensive. You've got everything from easy, walkable paths to longer, more demanding routes like the National Trail, which stretches over 15 miles and cuts through a huge portion of the park. It's the kind of place where you can come back multiple times and still find something new. We did some light hiking, nothing too aggressive, but even then you feel the terrain. It's not forgiving, and that's part of the appeal. The desert has a way of reminding you to pay attention. Loose rock, uneven footing, the occasional reminder that you're sharing the trail with horses. It keeps you honest. Timing matters out here. Go early. Not just to beat the heat, which you absolutely should, but because the light in the morning does something different. It softens the landscape, pulls out color and texture that gets washed out later in the day. By midday, the sun is in full control and it's a different experience entirely. A few practical notes. Bring more water than you think you need. Then add a little more. Wear actual boots, not something you don't mind slipping around in. And keep an eye on the trail, especially on the multi-use sections. You'll know why pretty quickly. What I appreciated most is how accessible it is. You're minutes from the city, and suddenly you're in this wide, open space that feels removed from everything. No overdevelopment, no forced attractions. Just desert, sky, and distance. It's not polished, and it's not trying to be. That's exactly why it works. Five stars without hesitation.