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    The Gravity Vault - Hoboken

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    David John A.

    Excellent visit, came here with my wife for her 30th birthday. We did an instructor led belay package and had the pleasure to chat with Sam. Sam was very friendly and super knowledgeable of what beginners should expect. We went up some great routes, gassed out on a few but it was a blast. The gym is super clean, not packed at all for a week day morning, masks must be worn, ideal situation for some fitness with some distance!

    Victor H.

    This gym is awesome for climbing. The crew are nice and friendly. The walls are clean, tall, and wide. This place is generally not occupied like other gyms in NYC. It is pretty empty for the two times that I have been to, which is good to keep your distances (6ft separation) during COVID times. For a person like me who is coming from NYC to Jersey it involves quite of travel (toll) and single day entry price. If I was richer then I wouldn't mind it because it is worth it. This place has plenty of lead routes and the cave problems are traverse and challenging. This is a really good place to come for exercising and keeping yourself healthy in spite of Covid times Overall, this place is wonderful to come and enjoy an amazing time

    Kids' walls have cute boulders like the alligator
    Mel T.

    I bought a Groupon for a two-hour belay class and booked it for a Sunday at 1 pm (you have to call ahead). Our instructor was Marcela and she was very knowledgeable and patient. The class had four people in total, including us, so it was nice that it was a small group. The class meets upstairs - it's also where all the kids' walls are so it can get a bit noisy, but it wasn't too bad overall. First, they show you how to tie the knot, connect yourself to the rope, and how to belay. The class lasted a little over an hour. After that, you're free to climb for the rest of the day. There's also a small gym you could use. If you didn't come with a partner, there are certain stations that have an auto-belay machine available, or you can also use their bouldering walls. Marcela told us that they change up the courses every three months, so that's a nice touch if you're a member - you'll pretty much always have a different wall each time. I had a lot of fun, even though my arms and sore (and even if little kids were zipping to the top faster than I could). Definitely am going to look into coming back for a few climbs.

    Audrey T.

    Great place for indoor rock climbing! This place is spacious and has a variety of climbs for people of different skills/levels. It starts at 5.8 and can go up to very advanced levels. You need to get belay checked before you can belay other people - no belay check needed after you pass 3 times though. There is also pretty decent bouldering upstairs.

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    Jen C.

    I bought a belay learning session for $35 and it was awesome! Not only do you learn how to belay, you get to spend the rest of the day climbing. The session lasts two hours and there are about 6-8 people in one group. This also includes all equipment including climbing shoes. This location has two floors. The first floor has climbing walls about 40 feet high. The second floor has bouldering walls about 15ft high. They have beginner or shorter walls on the second floor too and children's walls. They have a event/party room for kids. It would be such a fun event for kids. The staff are super friendly and helpful. There are drinks and snacks available for purchase.

    Lisa C.

    My friend took me here on a guest pass. Waivers are required in order to climb/boulder- fill it out on an iPad at the front desk or do it online before you arrive. We usually climb at bkb, so I will make some comparisons. Gym: pretty clean, big open space with lots of windows. Kinda nice to look out at the view when you get to the top of a wall. First floor is where most of the belaying/top rope/lead climbing happens. Most of bouldering walls are located on the second floor. There's also one bouldering wall on the first floor. However, a staff member explained that there is a small gap between the wall and mat, so be careful with your fingers and toes... The second floor also has a kids' wall, beginner climber wall, and a small yoga studio (friend says it cost $5 a class for members of the gym). There's a cute climbing setup for kids (see pics) and one of the holds is even shaped like a panda! So cute! Routes: I prefer climbing, so we spent the day downstairs. I enjoyed most of the routes as a lot of them either had a small overhang or slight incline, which makes it slightly more tricky. I think they should lengthen the ropes though as I found most of the ropes to be too short. I had to stand on my tippy toes to clip in at some points! I also found it odd that anything less than 5.8 was just labeled as less than or equal to 5.8. This could be challenging for beginners that are just starting out. One of the holds on a 5.9 was loose and I forgot to mention it to the staff before I left, but they should do regular checkups to make sure that the routes are safe for climbing. Also, I found some 5.10s to be more like 5.11s, so the rating system here is definitely a little bit different than bkb. Although I did not boulder, I did notice that the bouldering walls seemed pretty short in comparison to BKB and there's no "cave" for you amazing climbers to flex your skills. Bathrooms: - downstairs: women's bathroom has 2 showers, 2-3 stalls, and 18 SMALL lockers (can fit a small backpack and maybe a jacket. A regular size duffel bag or oversize tote bag won't fit in there). I assume the men's bathroom has a similar setup. You don't need to bring your own lock as it already has a dial where you input a short combo and lock it. The dial is pretty small though and it controls the locking lever on the other side, so if you jam too much stuff into the locker you will have a really tough time opening it back up. - upstairs: spotted 2 bathrooms. Seating: Some couches and benches are located throughout the gym. There are also some large cubbies for your belongings if you prefer not to use the lockers. Crowds: None! Never had to wait for a turn to climb and it never felt crowded (unlike at bkb). Everyone was super nice and one guy even asked if it was okay to climb on a route semi-close to mine (totally fine). Price: much cheaper compared to bkb in nyc. Friend pays $800/year and you can go to ANY of the gravity vault locations in NJ. I think it was $25 for a day pass. Street parking only.

    Kristin A.

    I tried out Gravity Vault for the first time this past weekend with a friend. We scheduled a one hour private staff belay session for late Saturday night at 9 pm after speaking with the front desk who was very helpful. We both had never rock climbed before and our instructor made us feel very comfortable, safe, and encouraged throughout the hour. The facility provided the harness, climbing shoes, and chalk for our hands. The bathrooms have free lockers where you can store your belongings. We each completed about 6 climbs in the hour before we were too exhausted to do any more. It was a perfect time to go since it was fairly empty. I would definitely consider stopping in for another hour session in the future - once I'm no longer sore! You will definitely feel sore for a few days afterwards.

    Belle D.

    I've been to the Gravity Vault location in Upper Saddle River, so I was happy to see another location open up! It was my boyfriend's first time rock climbing, so it was important we went to a gym that I knew I could count on. We came on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed with various groups and birthday parties in addition to your usual climbers. Be sure to fill out the waiver online before you come to expedite your check in time. After paying for our day pass, we were quickly fitted for our climbing shoes and given harnesses. Since I was belay certified at my college's rock gym, I asked one of the staff members to belay check me. The staff was very friendly and was happy to give me the thumbs up. The facility itself has two floors - the first floor being a little more compact, but the second floor has a great 360 bouldering rock and other top rope options. There were various locker and cubby options for you to place your things in. After a couple hours of climbing, we were exhausted and happily returned the equipment we rented. Overall, it was a very positive experience and would love to come back, hopefully on a less crowded day!

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    Pretty nice gym. Very clean and spacious. Bouldering set is challenging but flow is not the best. Similar setting to Cliffs @ Harlem imo

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    I have climbed for many years. I brought a friend who was trying for the first time. Excellent place to learn for a beginner.

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    Ask the Community - The Gravity Vault - Hoboken

    Do they have a parking lot?

    Hello, while we do not have a private lot, street parking is allowed and there is a local paid parking garage listed under Harlow Parking - https://goo.gl/maps/KFmH5GQVUJcaYGKQ8. We recommend reading all street parking signs for local street… Read more

    Are there crack climbs here?

    Hey Joe, there sure are. There are two separate, 40 foot tall cracks. They vary from hands - off-width. (#2 Black Diamond - #4 BD Camalot size)… Read more

    Is there bouldering at this facility or only top rope climbing?

    Yes, there is bouldering on the second floor.

    How many auto belays are there?

    Hello Frida, our Hoboken facility currently has eight auto belays which may be utilized after passing our initial top rope belay test. Each week two are rotated to new stations for some fresh terrain and your climbing enjoyment!… Read more

    Mobile website includes prices for different memberships and passes- however it doesn't list what these memberships and passes include. Details (the more the better)? Please also include any stipulations/requirements/terms.

    From what I remember its $90 for a month access but no rentals. $109 for a month access and that comes with rentals and a free belay class. $74 a month if you do a yearly membership but that doesn't really include rentals but sometimes they easily… Read more

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    It was my boyfriend's first time rock climbing, so it was important we went to a gym that I knew I could count on.

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    I recently moved to the area and was eager to find a new climbing gym. I figured I'd lay out all…read morethe pros and cons, since I've been a member of many types of gyms in the past. Pros: 1) It's one of the few gyms in the area, and it offers a few ropes routes which is nice. 2) This location is chill and not crowded after work, which is a plus if you work 9-6. You never have to fight over a route even though the gym isn't huge. 3) The employees are super friendly and wonderful. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. 4) Despite not being new, it seems clean and well maintained. 5) This may be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it, but the grades are slightly soft. I'll frame this as a pro because it makes it a more approachable gym for people who are new to climbing. 6) The climbers I spoke to were all super nice. I've noticed all gyms seem to have their own "culture." This one is welcoming and approachable. 7) There seems to be a good range of setting styles. Cons: 1) While it is nice that there is a rope/sport climbing section, it is pretty teeny, the routes are short, and the grades are pretty much limited to soft 5.11+ and below. That being said, space is a hot commodity in Manhattan so I'm appreciative of any ropes gym. 2) It would be nice if they sold snacks/refreshments. Most gyms offer this and it's a nice way to get more out of your session if you forget to bring your own. 3) With approachability comes climbers who are still learning gym courtesy. Things like starting a route that overlaps with someone else's or not untying one's figure eight knot were things that I noticed. This isn't so much a reflection of the gym, but more of the gym goers which I'm sure they'll learn with time. That being said, I've really enjoyed climbing here! I love the staff and the setting is interesting. I will definitely be coming back here in the future!

    Like many others have mentioned, my friend invited me to go climbing over the break, so here we…read moreare! The check-in process was super easy and quick. I scanned the QR codes and filled out the forms at my own pace before heading downstairs to check-in. The facility has drinks and snacks available at the front for sale. It was a bit busy in the evening when we went, but not so crowded that it disrupted our climbing. They also have Wi-Fi, lockers, and chalk available for free. Gym is also impeccably clean. As a new climber, I had a great time and even managed to finish a few climbs. Overall, it was an awesome experience (so much that I even considered getting my own membership!)

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