The gym rocks! Very helpful staff and great group of locals. Highly recommend checking it out!read more

Came here with a few coworkers and had a blast!…read more Although it's been decades since I've rock climbed, I wasn't too rusty.

Cool place but definitely not for beginner climbers. As a beginner, there were only a couple of…read moreboulder climbs for my skill level. The climbing paths were also labeled with tape which was a little confusing. It was occasionally difficult to identify the correct path for certain climbs. It seems like a great spot for advanced climbers, but definitely not for me.

Had a hard time deciding between 2 and 3 stars in this review. Here are some issues I found with…read morethe place: 1. Routes are not color coded and, instead, use tapes to indicate routes. I understand this is cheaper than having to maintain the large inventory of holds required for colored routes but it is very confusing. 2. The crash pads/mats in the bouldering area can be significantly improved. In some cases they hide the lower footholds from routes, they are not flat and in some regions near where they meet the wall they are quite dirty. 3. The V rating in this gym makes little sense. There are some supposedly hard routes that are very easy and some supposedly trivial routes that should have been more highly rated. However, it was still fun to climb and the lady in the cashier was helpful. Though I would suggest explaining to new comers that there is a lower price for bouldering only day pass. Would also suggest making hand lotion available (moisturizer).

Been climbing at Evo for almost a year. Membership prices are worth it, and I haven't even used all…read morethe perks yet like free yoga. I took my belay test here, learned rope tying, and constantly enjoy the positive vibes and great energy. Staff are friendly, regulars are friendly, and there's a great number and variety of climbs.

Evo was a great place to spend a Saturday! My partner and I climb regularly and happened to be…read morevisiting Portland; we were impressed with this spot. They have pretty diverse options for top roping. The gym was set up from a previous youth comp, but we enjoyed the challenge of that. We found that the non-comp courses may have been graded slightly easier than other gyms, but still enjoyable. The staff were fantastic- knowledgeable, friendly, and ready to help. And they have awesome stickers, which was a nice bonus. Pricing was at par with other gyms, and of course cheaper if you're bringing your own gear!

I wish negative stars were a thing. The anchors violently shock you constantly and the staff have…read moreno protection put in place, so you are always in fear of being shocked. The staff were very nice about it, but this is unacceptabl.

Came on a Saturday morning. There were already a few people checked in as well some more after…read more Chris was the only worker available having to check in, teach and monitor everyone with his one good ankle. He was a down to earth guy who was trying his best given the circumstances. The teaching lesson took 2 hours because he had to keep going back and forth to check new people in, have forms signed, and check other people out. The other person called out leaving him to fend for himself. Christ remained calm and patient with all of us ensuring we don't injury ourselves. Only wish is that there were more courses we could use as we felt like they were either beginner or advanced options. Would come again to see Chris.

Don't get scammed by the manager…read more I recently relocated to NH from the west coast and have been an avid bouldering enthusiast for 15 years. This is the only climbing gym in the area so naturally I went to check it out and bought the 2 week punch card promotion with free top rope class. On first impression evo is a beautifully constructed climbing gym that is primarily catered to top rope. I was disappointed that the bouldering area seemed to be an afterthought. The second thing I noticed was that this gym is absolutely FILTHY. Chalk everywhere, every surface is coated with a layer of chalk the climbing holds are caked with chalk and grime. There seems be no daily cleaning being done despite the numerous amount of staff members on the floor. You can't sit on bouldering mats without being covered in chalk. This place is a COPD hazard. I was still going to sign up for a monthly membership despite these issues. However, on the last day of my 2 week pass I was called down to the front desk on the intercom. I wasn't sure why, but the employee notified me that his boss told him that my pass had already expired and I need to pay $20 for a day pass. This wasn't correct, I asked to speak with him and he insisted that my trial began the moment I paid online several days before actually starting my 2 weeks. After 20 minutes of explaining the terms of my contract to the manager and showing him what 14 consecutive days means, he eventually said that my contract was indeed still valid. The ordeal took so long I was late for work and I never got to ask if this mistake was due to the manager being incompetent, or if he was trying to commit contract fraud. I went back to speak with him in person and he denied any accountability and started becoming belligerent and banned me for life while screaming and cursing me out the door for questioning him. If you are a member, know the terms of your contract and if this happened/happens to you please report it to the NH attorney general. If you are a staff member, if the manager asks you to do something illegal, say no and tell him to go clean the walls. If you are the owner of this establishment, you need a new manager.

Evo is an awesome, local climbing gym! I have so many great things to say about this place in terms…read moreof the facility and the staff. The front desk staff is always so friendly! That's something I really enjoy at a rock climbing gym, and I can tell they value the importance of customer service. The facility is absolutely beautiful with high walls- many of which are leadable, new holds, and frequent new routes. The route setting is different, technical, and well thought out. I really appreciate the effort they put into their routes, and that is the main reason I choose to drive an hour to use the gym! They also have a great workout area and yoga room. This place is definitely worth the visit, and if you're a student, have your ID ready because they offer a big student discount :)

Great experience, likes the games a lot and the drinks were good and something different for me…read morethan the regular cocktail la you see in other bars. The only thing that was really bad was the food, not the best taste.

Four of us spent 2 hours here on a Tuesday morning just after opening (11ish): 15 & 19-yr-old…read moresiblings, almost-50 mom, and 77-yr-old grandma. We all had a great time! There were so many challenges to try, plenty of physical ones and plenty of less-physical ones, some that were better with 4 and some better with 2. It would also be a really fun friend or date activity to get to know someone better. We ate in the attached restaurant, and the food was a little pricey but very good. By about 1 it was getting busier, and we sometimes had to wait for a preferred challenge. Morning is definitely the time to go. We could probably have played for 3 hours with a lunch break, but 2 was a satisfying amount of playtime for everyone.

Sorry for the length, just wanted to give a decently detailed review of the location and my…read morethoughts. Got back into climbing after about two years off. I am a 5.10 and V3 climber. I have experienced most gyms in the Boston area and other gyms in a few different states just to give my review context.. CRG Stoneham is a friendly gym with knowledgeable staff. I notice some of the staff came from a different gym that closed down which is great to see them in my local gym and able to ask them questions knowing they have experience. I don't feel any awkwardness if I talk to them or ask them some questions. They have always been willing to answer my questions or help me if needed. The space is modern and clean. I never feel like this place is dirty and gross despite it being a climbing gym which is nice. They sell small amounts of gear chalk, shirts, shoes and even ropes (which one colleague told me just have not been put out yet). This is great if you like buying stuff from a gym ( I personally don't but I did buy some swag like a hoodie and a T-Shirt). The gym itself is pretty large with two floors. The first floor mixed between top rope and lead climbing, which has roots for all levels and experience from straight vertical routes to overhang for lead. The variety of skill levels is nice for people who are not avid climbers or getting back to it. Do not let that fool you though there are plenty of experience routes that will be a good workout for the avid climbers searching for the indoor challenge. The bouldering area on the second floor has a good wall selection with plenty of space. Everything from slab and V0 to overhang V7 and up. I really like the variety that this whole space offers. Also there is a tension board training wall, and a hang board ladder system that provides a great training section and nice variety to just climbing routes. Again something for every skill level including a warm up/kids wall that is nice. They have a modest workout area, couple treadmills and cardio machines, two squat racks, dumbbells, hang-boards and other training equipment. I never have a problem using what I need in here because they have enough equipment for everyone. I can do a complete workout here that is not climbing related with all the equipment they have. The membership has some decent perks, free classes that are put on by the gym, a progression training from coaches (not sure if you pay extra for that or not but it is offered). One of my favorite parts is the employee belay. They are there a few days a week and will belay you if you do not have a partner. It does not cost money, granted you can not take up your entire session with this employee but the fact they offer this is amazing. Also you can pay 30 per hour and have an employee belay you if you would like. They also offer a adult team for the more competitive climbers for 85 monthly plus membership. With good come a few bad things. One being the website. I know not gym related specifically but I find some of the programs they offer hard to find on the site and I actually needed to email management to get the information (management got back to me within 24 hours which was great). As other reviewers have commented climbers with shoes walking around the bathroom. There is a sign on the bathroom door but it didn't seem to stop the people I have seen in there on a few different occasions so this is an issue and not a one time problem. The weekends are usually a little chaotic with some form of birthday party, which lead to kids sort of running around wild at times. I was doing some overhang work last week, when i feel off the wall I almost took out some little kid just running around the boulder area. My concerns is the kid will get hurt because I fall on them from any height. This does seem to happen quite a bit as other reviewers have commented and I tend to only notice this on weekends when there is a birthday or something. Not the worst thing but for me I would feel awful falling on some kid zooming around and hurt him or something. Closing thoughts: Definitely check this gym out if you are into climbing, plenty of gyms included in the membership including the Cambridge location which is bouldering only and geared toward more experience climbers but still awesome. Friendly staff and clean location. For 100 a month I feel like I get my money worth. Keep up the great work. If anyone read this far thanks. I do not write reviews often but really like this gym and the company so I wanted to give a shout out with an honest review. Keep up the good work CRG!!!

Awesome staff, a great learning environment, and a very supportive community. I've been a member…read morefor about four months and I always look forward to climbing!

SkyVenture NH has been my go-to spot for the past 4 months as I push toward advanced Level III-IV…read moreIBA flight maneuvers, and I've logged about 8 hours of flight time so far. Every session here has been productive and motivating. Massive shoutout to Kevin, who personally arranged a Vertical Indoor Skydiving suit for me--it's been a game-changer in terms of performance and comfort. Ben's instruction is second to none; he brings a high-level professionalism and calm demeanor that makes every flight session more focused and fun. The best part? I can still access every video of my sessions--some from over 4 months ago--thanks to their smart video link system. It's been key to tracking and accelerating my learning curve. SkyVenture NH has been my go-to spot for the past 4 months as I push toward advanced Level III-IV IBA flight maneuvers, and I've logged about 8 hours of flight time so far. Every session here has been productive and motivating. Massive shoutout to Kevin, who personally arranged a Vertical Indoor Skydiving suit for me--it's been a game-changer in terms of performance and comfort. Ben's instruction is second to none; he brings a high-level professionalism and calm demeanor that makes every flight session more focused and fun. The best part? I can still access every video of my sessions--some from over 4 months ago--thanks to their smart video link system. It's been key to tracking and accelerating my learning curve.

Good experience overall. Probably not worth the price, but fun nonetheless. I've done tandem…read moreskydiving too, and found this to be better than that. Friendly professional people, and an overall fun time. Also did the rock climbing, which I completely sucked at. Overall it was worth the 1.5 hour drive from RI, but probably not worth a second trip.

Great fun for beginners to expert climbers. They offer help and support to ensure a safe and fun…read moreexperience. Great facility too.

Fantastic climbing gym. Boulders. Top rope. Lead. Auto-belays. Large fitness area. Pretty much…read moreanything you'd want in a climbing gym. Oh and a speed wall too. Went with a buddy. I've now been to several CRGs and I like this the best. It's by far the largest. And remarkably clean for a chalk-filled gym. I guess the HVAC system works very well. And one cool feature which I've pictured. A ramp. Go to the bottom and climb up. Side routes are softer, while the overhung routes are much more difficult. I've never seen anything like this in a gym. Very nice. Hoping to come back here again next time I'm in town.

Lovely pond and adjacent park. There is a looped one mile walk around it with benches.read more

Was looking for a nice late afternoon walk while on vacation. Came across this spot that was around…read more10 minutes from our hotel. Lots of fast food restaurants nearby if you are looking to have a picnic or eat in the park. So many benches you relax on and there is a nice 1 mile walking path around the lake. This park has a lot you can do. Soccer and football areas, play structure, fishing - can even launch a boat, small hikes and a pool. It was so lovely we actually ended up coming back to take some graduation photos. Lovely spot!