The gym is great! There is a close and growing community of…read moreregular climbers here. (Shout out to the Monday / Wednesday/ Friday crew.) The bouldering area is extensive and varied. The setting is great and they do a good job of rotating problems. They have a few auto belays and a pretty large ropes area with gri-Gris. I am super stoked to have found this gym.

I will preface that I am not a climber but have gone a few times to climbing gyms as my significant…read moreother and friends are. Adult Day Passes are currently $28 (was $21 prior to 7/2022) and to rent shoes, it is $5. They also offer annual memberships and have a small shopping section for shoes and equipment. They offer bouldering and top rope. In order to top rope, you must complete their course there first. They also have a small weight room. The staff are friendly as well as other climbers. They have a shared parking lot. Great place for beginners looking to climb or interested in trying. 4/5.

Grandchildren age 10 (twins) visiting from out of town. Enrolled them in the one hour private belay…read moreclass. They loved it so much we went back for a second day later in the week. Instruction was excellent and helped both children gain confidence to go all the way up. Lots of variety available, great staff, good safe fun, good value!

Cool place. Very quiet during the day on a week day as you'd expect. Staff was super friendly and…read moreenthusiastic about their community and programming. They apparently host a lot of events. Day pass was $28, but there are sometimes deals on Mondays or Friday evenings. Equipment is included in the pass, so no separate rentals which is nice. We like bouldering. They correctly informed us that they set their routes on the difficult side. I could even tell during a simple warm up route that they're much more challenging than usual. You can top out, and climb up the top, onto the platform, and down a simple route with extra handles. Good experience, I'll be back!

Awesome rock climbing gym, especially if you're looking for a place to host a large group. The…read moreowners and workers are great to work with and help you every step of the way. I was looking to host a group of about 20 for a networking event at my company and we wanted to make it fun but also affordable. Elite Climbing certainly fit the bill. They guided us through setting a date and time as well as ensuring we get our waivers in before arriving. When we arrived, they got us right into the swing of things. For the casual climber, they have harnesses, teach you how to belay, and let you go on your way around the gym! It's a cozy rock climbing gym but certainly has walls with varying difficulty all around. There are bouldering areas but I was not quite ready for that challenge; many of the more seasoned climbers would go there. All in all, our group had a great time at Elite Climbing and I look forward to returning at another time!

Elite Climbing isn't just a gym--it's a community. From day one, the staff and community made me…read morefeel welcome, pushing me to improve while always supporting and encouraging me. The atmosphere here is unbeatable. The routes are creative and well-set, catering to climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and has everything you need to challenge yourself and grow. Whether you're looking for bouldering, or top rope, Elite has it all. But what truly makes Elite Climbing special is the people. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help with technique tips or just share their passion for climbing. Climbing here feels like being part of a family. If you're looking for a gym that will push you to be your best while surrounding you with amazing people, look no further. Elite Climbing is hands down the best gym around!

While looking for an alternative date night which we wanted to include some fitness, we stumbled…read moreupon Philly Rock Gym in East Falls. What a cool find just outside of center city! Who knew? I went in pretty stoked and definitely a tad nervous, but the kind gentlemen on the phone, at the front desk and working around the gym assured me I would be just fine. I was. You don't need to know a thing before stepping foot inside. This place is great for both avid climbers and amateurs like us! These guys were great and thoroughly taught us everything we needed to know. We felt very secure before we began. It's definitely not easy, but really fun and highly motivating! Try it! The possibilities, once you know the craft are endless! When I travel to various National Parks and mountainous regions, I often see climbers. I now know a little more about what it takes and the kind of adrenaline rush it provides. No, I personally won't be headed out there anytime soon but many people come here to practice for the "real world" so if that's a goal of yours, head here. We enjoyed our time very much! We loved challenging ourselves as well as watching others climb and boulder just the same. There were people of all ages, levels, shapes and sizes. It was definitely a blast and had us thinking of a membership and wanting to bring the kiddos back for a family climb. I mean, what a cool, badass hobby, right?! It was such a fun, unique night and a way cool date night!! It was nice relying on each other to belay and really what's sexier than squeezing your ass into a harness? Haha People just hanging out and bouncing of off the walls, literally. We highly recommend it for those a tad more daring and adventurous! It wasn't crowded at all around 7:30pm on a Friday night which was definitely nice for our first time. They host children's parties and well, heck, even adult parties too! Very cool! We did find the building a tad hard to locate in the dark. It's basically a small industrial park on a dirt road. Oh, and look out for ladies night specials and Groupons!

Don't cancel membership when you ask. Was charged for months after thinking I canceled. Horribleread more

This is my go-to climbing spot in the city. Can't say enough good things about this place! Honestly…read moreI think my only knock is that there's pretty poor street parking availability, but that's something out of their control. There's a good range of difficulties available, ranging from super beginning to challenges for the most experienced. There's a lot of places to lounge, even couches that I don't even begin to suspect as gross given the amount of people that must use it. They have a sliding scale pricing approach so that you can pay slightly less if you're more financially limited, or be generous if you love their services! I personally am on a flexible cadence as to when I climb, so I prefer the 10 punch pass, which ends up being cheaper than straight day passes without the commitment of a membership. Staff here are also great! They're more than willing to help you out with the beta on any given climb, and recommend good ones to start out with if it's been a minute since you've visited.

Interesting Bouldering Gym. It has many different types of levels. It also has a nice lounge space…read more There are a ton of different activities to do at the Bouldering Gym such as games, chess, etc. This gym has comedy shows as well which are pretty awesome.

Absolutely amazing first time going here. Michael was amazing and answered all our questions about…read moreclimbing. Felt very safe the whole time climbing and gave advice throughout the climb. Highly recommend anyone climbing here.

My granddaughter had her 8th birthday party there recently. I could not have been more pleased with…read morethese young men; Michael, Brent, Owen, Brendan, and Shane. Most patient, encouraging, and helpful in getting so many youngsters on the wall. Highly recommend!

I came here for the first time and had a good experience. They were very serious about their belay…read moretesting which is very critical for safety. They have a good variety of climbing options. They've got more bouldering options than I've seen in one gym which is nice. They have a lot of different routes that focus on different skills. They even have a ninja warrior climbing area. There's also a variety of areas good for kids and a private room for birthday parties. Their facility is spread across to buildings. And the only downside is you have to walk outside to explore them both, but even that didn't have a huge impact on e joying the experience

Reach climbing is a cool climbing gym. As one enters the building, there are 2 things that…read moreimmediately hit you: the size of the place and the overwhelming smell of feet. Wow! The right side must have 50' of top rope climbing running the 200' length of the building. Left side has bathrooms, lounge, exercise area and a yoga studio. Bouldering is the upper floor on the left. Overall, it is well organized by color, and easy to follow. There is not a plethora of tape on the wall . Each climb also has the difficulty level posted with a corresponding color. This gym needs 2 feet things to make it 5 stars: a good cleaning of the thick dust covering everything (walls, mats, floor, items for sale, etc) and deodorizing of the foot smell.

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

Not sure why the reviews are so bad. Yeah, the gym is tiny. But it's has everything you'd need. We…read moreactually love how low key it is. They had a new year promo. $99 for 2 months membership + rentals for the whole 2 months + 2 intro classes. A steal if you ask me! All the staffs are friendly & welcoming. Felt like home from the very first visit! I spoke & emailed with a few staffs before our visit because I had lots of questions. They were quick to respond & very helpful. They also have auto belay here which is great if I want to top rope by myself. Street parking! So far, no issue with that. The only con for me is the walls are shorter all around. Both boulder & top rope. I like hella tall walls for top roping. It's okay. I should practice my techniques on bouldering wall anyway. Can't wait to visit their other locations! Follow my new climbing journey hehe. I'm a noob IG @joannclimbs

Thank you Erica for a wonderful experience! I love Philly and get to come visit once a year. When I…read moresaw there was a rock gym nearby I had to check it out. Love the small local vibes here. The sets are harder and it's got a friendly community. Really easy to make friends and ask for beta. I'll be back!

My first experience at this gym immediately showed me the amazingly supportive, friendly, kind,…read moresafe, and team-oriented environment at PRG Wyncote. I've been climbing for a while, but this was my first time at PRG, so Shane helped me with my orientation and made sure I was ready to climb safely. I had a great climbing session, but when I lost sight of my AirPods case at the end of my visit, something unexpected happened. The entire staff (and folks at the gym) united to join me on this little mission. Alden, Shane, and a woman from the team (whose name I didn't catch) all helped me search the entire gym until we found it. They were true team players and genuinely just wanted to help me. It was awesome, unexpected, and so appreciated. Everyone was incredibly kind, genuinely helpful, and truly welcoming. I'll be returning to this gym and bringing some friends. If you're looking for a kind, welcoming, and supportive environment, whether you're a first-timer or an experienced climber, you'll find it at PRG Wyncote. It's a cool space, a great opportunity to find and build community, and definitely a great team. (And if you haven't tried climbing, this is a great place to give it a shot!) Thank you all!

New gym floors were installed in the past year, making the quality rating up a bit. You no longer…read morehave to drag crash pads to the route you're climbing. Great improvement!