I went to Rocks and Ropes as a first time climber, and I can't imagine going anywhere else! I think they have set the bar pretty high! They were incredibly friendly to those who knew their way around and just as welcoming to first timers. Their instructions were clear, and after they gave me the lay of the land at the gym, I was signed off to belay in no time. Now, I don't have a ton of experience from which I can say "these were certainly wonderful and challenging routes," but the routes were clearly marked, fun, and varied. Although I was only in town for a weekend, I thought that their 10-punch pass sounded like a great deal ($100, so $10 per pass) and if I were in the area, this is definitely the kind of place where I would consider getting a membership. read more

If your looking for a safe adventure that still gets your adrenalin pupping and your cardio up they you'll enjoy climbing in indoor comfort at Rock and Ropes. The climb difficulties vary depending on your skill level and the staff are available for consultations if you want to make a professional hobby out of climbing. read more

OK, so I always wanted to try rock climbing, and I finally worked up the courage to go to R&R, the first Time I went by myself checked the placed out since I needed a partner, I could not do any climbing. So I made some call and talked an old friend to accompany me to this place..... What an adrenaline RUSH!!! can't wait to do it again anybody looking for someone to partner with on a regular basis let me know. I feel better going to this gym than LA fitness or any other of such nature, because we find all types of people there from really children to elderly, everybody just enjoys this place. it is just the perfect place to train for the real deal... I can't wait to go to their next expedition... read more

Rocks and Ropes is a great place to learn to climb if you have never done it before but also great if you have been climbing for years. They have a large range of easy to very difficult routes for all levels of expertise. Some days it can be really crowded, especially in the evening when they have classes going on. The staff is always really friendly and willing to help with whatever you need and the routes are changed pretty frequently. The bathrooms are pretty smelly but I am not there for the bathroom anyway. I don't use it very often but there is also a bouldering area upstairs. read more

Very nice staff; they are willing to help you all the time; I think I'll be there more often

My favorite rock gym - only downside is it gets CRAZY business some weekday nights. I try to avoid being there later than 6pm during the week. Weekends are usually better, often it's practically empty - best time to try a route above your comfort level that may be overhung enough to swing you out at the general public if you miss a move! Also beware the auto-belays, they come down fast and when they are on overhanging walls they can land on in "your" space if you're belaying. Most importantly though, I think it's a friendly gym. I went to the one in Flagstaff for a long time, and while the people who worked there were always spectacular and helpful, there was a general air of competitive douchery around the place. You could always count on hearing the phrase "strongest climber in Northern Arizona" being thrown around. The funny thing is, even though I was climbing 10+ in that gym, when I came to Tucson for a week long climbing trip, we had a hard time doing 9's on Lemmon. We even visited Rocks and Ropes on a rainy day and likewise had our over-confident asses handed to us. Like any sport, some people care more about showing everyone how awesome they are than being a good community member, but overall I've met some great people here, and I feel very comfortable. I've even gotten good "beta" from strangers who clearly took the time to ask themselves whether I would want their input. Almost every time I go to auto-belay I can find another person to trade belays with too - great way to meet potential new partners. read more

My home away from home. Great routes. Challenging routes. Friendly staff. Great annual rates.

This gym really tested my limits. It also humbled me quite soundly when I started there. The routes are set "Mt. Lemmon" style, which means HARD...I was brought low to a 5.8 or 5.9 when I started there and had been climbing 5.10s easily at my old gym. What I eventually found out was that they were rated high...which only eased my pain a little. Eventually I grew to like the challenge that the setters presented and along with the steep overhang wall my climbing advanced very quickly as well as my strength. The staff are very nice, super friendly and helpful, everyone is willing to help with beta. I had a very difficult time breaking into the 5.11 and 5.12 range at this gym, the routes are set so that it's impossible to reach some holds if you're shorter than 5'9" tall. I've even had the employees and setters tell me it's not possible, which makes it hard to advance beyond a certain point there. Saturdays they have "Kid's Climb" and it's kids only from 9 to 11, parents should check it out, it'll tire them out pretty good and it's fun for the belay volunteers. read more

Just had my first experience with Rocks & Ropes, and I can already tell I'll be coming back here regularly throughout the year. The staff here were not only friendly, but they will go out of their way to make 100% sure that A. You know what you're doing and B. The chance of anything disastrous happening to you is minimized as much as humanly possible. As for the facility itself, I have been to several rock climbing gyms in my lifetime, and this one is now my favorite, no question about it. There are dozens of walls of varying difficulty to climb, all of them color-coded and graded by their difficulty for your convenience. For beginners and those new to climbing, begin with a wall difficulty of 5, and work your way up from there. (for reference, I am in okay shape and haven't climbed since about four years prior to my visit, and I was able to finish a few level six walls, but not without a good challenge.) And you will be challenged. You will leave this place with your arms and legs feeling like jello if you do it right. (Typing this review has been genuinely painful, but in the best way possible). Your first time will run you about $22 for entry and equipment rental, with monthly membership options available, as well as a $100 punch card good for 10 anytime visits (excluding equipment rental)... Very reasonable. I couldn't recommend this place more. Get over here and give R&R a try! read more

Fun place to do someckimbing and kids summer camp is fun. Been doing the camp for 4 years in a row. Enjoyable and the camp w/o ends w a trip to mt lemon for a real climb. read more

This place is great. An indoor place to climb where you can rent shoes and practice? Too fun. Although I didn't spend any time climbing due to an ankle injury, I was able to watch everyone else and it was definitely a learning experience. The workers take the time to explain all the ins and outs of climbing and safety precautions. They won't let people climb until they demonstrate they know what they're doing. There are a few tables upstairs that can be used for parties. In fact, when we were there, they were set up for various birthday parties with decorations and pizza/cake, which seemed to be the popular choice. Definitely worth the cost to rent/climb. read more

It was my first time here and they gave me all the equipment I needed and did an awesome job showing me how to climb and belay. Loved all the walls and was a very friendly atmosphere. There are tons of walls for beginners and experts, I had a blast! Would definitely recommend it to new and advanced climbers and also will be going back soon! read more

We have had b-day parties for my kids & done climbing at the gym. Excellent facility with lots of different routes and walls at all experience level. They are safety conscious enough and really helpful to beginners. Plenty of "serious" climbers here. Gear can be rented or bring your own. They have a new East side loc but haven't been there. Downtown's gym is hard to find the first time due to one way sts downtown. Plenty of parking. Helpful and friendly staff. Showers and lockers but I never use them. Soooo many options=5 stars. read more

We usually climb at Rocks and Ropes in Tucson. It really is a great place. The staff is awesome. Great routes for climbers of any level. They are constantly changing the routes to keep it interesting. You can traverse, boulder, or do climbing with top rope. They even offer kid climbs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 12. If you are an adult you can volunteer to belay and they will give you a free week of climbing. (If no kids show up or not enough, they will give you the day free.) We love coming here. We will do some fun routes, challenge ourselves, and even watch others to see what techniques they use. They have another location called The Bloc on the northeast side of town. We haven't gone there yet but we are interested. That location even offers Yoga on the second floor. We highly commend this place to any one. read more

The best climbing in Tucson. The climbing routes are varied and have several levels of difficulty. The staff are friendly and do a good job of changing up the routes regularly. There are a few auto-belay devices, which are great for an afternoon if you show up without a partner. You can save a little money if you bring your own equipment, but the rental prices are reasonable even if you don't own a thing. read more

I love this place! They have a lot of options for climbers of all different abilities. It can get crowded here in the evenings sometimes, especially when they have student/military discounts, but if its not too crowded its great. The staff is really laid back, and its a cool environment. read more

Recently went to Rocks and Ropes for the first time and had a blast. I will admit to having a bias against gym climbing and "gym rats" in general. I have always found ample reason to choose real rock. I mean, what's not to love about a day out cragging in Arizona? My experience at Rocks and Ropes was not what I expected: soft routes and bad attitudes. The climbers there all seem excited about being there and helping each other improve their skills and get stronger. The routes had ratings that were right on, and the walls were actually interesting! I am psyched to get back and hopefully meet more good folks to climb with, indoors or out. read more

LOVE IT!!! Went once in High School and then recently with a Groupon. After my recent experience I was hooked. The staff is kind, friendly and very helpful, they enjoy what they do and it shows. The atmosphere was fun and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment to anybody who is looking for something fun to do or for a great workout. read more

I've been going to Rocks and Ropes consistently for over a month now and have been going inconsistently for years and I absolutely love it! It's a great workout and tons of fun. The staff is helpful and it's pretty clean considering. The only downside is that it is expensive. Especially if you plan on going frequently. But I feel it's easily worth the money. They are constantly changing the different climbs available but have enough walls so that they remain available for quite some time. Also, they offer a good amount of bouldering and 4 auto-belays. read more

Friendly, clean and super fun atmosphere! I will come back everytime I'm in town. The instructor was patient and fun.

Man I really wish I had more time to waste at this place. I really love climbing and I love rocks and ropes. The staff is pretty friendly and the environment is really cool(although sometimes it's a bit demoralizing to see some of those 5.13c climbers doing their thing). The gym is really well set up compared to most and routes are always changing. Well worth the membership. read more

Love this gym. They change the routes regularly and, like another reviewer said, it's rare that you can finish all the climbs in your skill level before they start to rotate them out. And the atmosphere is that uncommon combination of a tight-knit group of regulars and staff that are still open to newcomers and helpful if you're unsure of yourself. read more

A waste of 20 bucks. I am a beginner, but from reading these reviews it sounds like this is an "awesome" place for beginners. Not so. There is no instruction and no beginner routes. I had done a small beginner climbing wall in another town and did well with it, but this place has no such starter areas. Also an important point that I did not see emphasized, is that you have to bring a partner to hold the ropes for you. There is a harness for solo climbing but it doesn't work and you end up falling down the face of the wall very fast. As a beginner, you have to be able to trust the rope and harness as you climb and I did not trust these ones. In fact I tested it from a short distance off the ground and I fell very hard on my backside! What would have happened from further up? The staff will instruct you in putting on the harness but from there you are on your own, alone, no help. For a beginner that is not going to give you a good experience, you end up unable to literally get off the ground. So basically a waste of money to come into a place, get put in their harness and shoes, and stand there looking at the climbing wall. If you think this would be a fun thing to try and you are reasonably fit, just stay away and save your money. Try some other fitness location and products. read more

I took three 9-yr-olds and one 11 yr-old to Rocks-N-Ropes on a Sunday Morning (by myself) as part of a birthday celebration. We arrived early since it's first come, first serve. I had nightmares of what we would do if we couldn't get in and I had to entertain four boys within my budget). It was easy to get to and plenty of parking. The boys tossed a football in the parking lot while waiting for Rocks N Ropes to open. They opened, we had our waivers signed and submitted. They couldn't locate one that was done online but it was easy to forward it to them again. The kids got in right away, got their shoes and gear and started climbing. We had "Charlie" as our volunteer helper. All the volunteers were helpful, patient, friendly, and knowledgeable. The kids had a great time and it was no problem that some kids were better or more daring climbers than others. Each could go at their own pace. Great exercise, fabulous fun, all at a fair price and a good location. read more

Very cool place, good instruction, good staff.

This gym has really gone downhill in the last year. Routes are not reset very often, especially in the bouldering area, where they might stay up for three months. It's really dirty and everything is covered in chalk dust. It took nearly 2 years for the pads to be replaced in one part of the bouldering cave and there still are not enough to protect falls from corner top outs, some of the most dangerous parts of the problems. The walls are falling apart - holds are literally being pulled off! A superficial coat of high gloss paint was applied in the bouldering area, which doesn't fix the structural points and now makes the wall incredibly slippery. There is also very little reliability in ratings. Generally, they run more difficult than you'd expect from the ratings, but occasionally there are some that are incredibly off. Top rope problems are often height-dependent, so if you are less than 5'10" they'll probably feel a few grades more difficult than the ratings. I would never climb here if there were a gym owned by someone else in Tucson. Unfortunately, the same negligent guy owns The Bloc and it takes me an hour to drive there. So I'm stuck with this expensive, poor quality place. read more

Excellent place. I was sort of intimidated by climbing for the first time, but the intro session was very helpful and staff were very friendly. Very fun, great space, and lots of options for all levels (as far as I can tell!). read more

very helpfull staff who will teach you how to climb safely. they even manage to keep the kids parties corralled.