As a disciplined gym pro that has visited several gyms throughout major cities, i do enjoy High…read moreAltitude Truckee as a home gym for its cleanliness and variety of workout equipment. People are very athletic here and that's encouraging. Yes sometimes the men's locker room is stinky during rush hour and its okay cuz i'll go first thing in the morning and i notice they have a nightly cleaner. Overall, the ambiance is great with appropriate background music. The only issues ever have been the dauna that broke down a couple months ago but that usually is common in high volume gyms, especially when the heater is abused. This is a tourist/transient town so im sure it's not the regulars that mistreat it. The sauna was really hot yesterday especially for its large size. I love the fact that there's a water bucket and ladle to keep the experience prime. Last Sunday sucked though because apparently they closed an hour earlier than their posted schedule. It's understandable as i do know they are looking for a new manager, says the ad they posted. I believe they'll get a solid manager soon maybe one that can help with both locations as i frequent the one in Incline way more. Thats a great location as well. Hardly ever any issues. The owners do great with both and i'm excited to see who the new manger is.

Wow What a ripe off !…read more Never be back Charging $30 to watch my grandchild. Please go to other places . Too bad some money hungry owners rip people off ... we not all millionaires Shame, shame, shame, shame on you .

I am so thankful to Chris for an incredibly memorable and fun first experience climbing outside. I…read morehave been climbing indoors for about 5 months and it was super to have such an experienced, patient, and encouraging coach outside. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and safe. I appreciated that he took the time to teach me the basics but also adjusted to what I was doing, providing tips for how I could improve. His coaching style would be well-suited for both newbies and experienced folks because of his deep knowledge and passion for rock climbing. I would love climb with him again at Donner Summit as well as when he is in Joshua Tree. I had a really super time--thank you, Chris!!

We have been climbing in a gym for last nine years or so, but not so much outdoor. One day we…read moredecided to go climbing outdoor in Tahoe/Truckee area. This time we had a 3-year old kid with us and no time for planning a trip or knowledge about how difficult the approach is going to be with a little kid. I contacted Chris and told him our story. He was great! He told us what to bring and what to do, even brought little shoes and a harness for the kid! Chris was professional and attentive to detail, and he was really-really good with children and adult too. His climbing tips were always helpful, and on time, we always feel safe and in good hands. We even learned few new techniques and tricks despite us climbing regularly for last nine years. It was my husband birthday-gift-mini-vacation, and I glad we choose Chris. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

Always love me a rock climbing gym! The location is super convenient - right in south Tahoe. Was…read morethrilled to see a gym so close to my AirBnB. They have rope climbs and bouldering. A day session is $25 but they have a cheaper rate for certain drop in hrs so ask if you have flexibility. There is also a sauna which is lovely. The only downside is that it is very small. I went for bouldering only and it's one large room and that's it. It was fine for 1-2 sessions but if I'm a regular, I'd really want a bigger gym with more routes. That said, any rock climbing gym in the community is always a big big plus for me!

Nightlife in Tahoe? Climbing gym :)…read more I love checking out climbing gyms wherever I go, and I thought Blue Granite was pretty good! Disclaimer: this is only based on my one time experience here. The gym is located a bit of outskirts of town but since I stayed a bit out, it was only 5 mins drive. Super cute building sitting in a forest, small parking lot but I didn't have trouble finding parking. Workers are required to give you a tour of the gym and mine was very friendly and thorough. The gym has little touches here and there to make it special. There is a partner board where people leave their information and names, how cute is that? Also, I enjoyed browsing through the climbing artworks they displayed in the hallway. Lastly, I loved how they up-cycled ropes for bathroom curtains. The route settings are fun! Since the wall space is precious, the settings can be compact. Lots of different colors of holds to identify and read. I'd say the grading is somewhat on the same level of Movement gyms in the bay, so slightly harder than the touchstones. The vibe is chill and friendly, not super packed, kids aren't running around, I personally got tired of the music towards the end though, but that was it. I didn't get to try their yoga/Lyra/Dance classes, but it's so cool they offer those especially Lyra or Aerial classes which you may have to pay $40-$50 for in the Bay Area. Will definitely be back!

The Donner Pass Railroad Tunnel Hike was one of the reasons for our trip to the area. My boyfriend…read morehad always wanted to check out the Donner Petroglyphs, and I stumbled across the rail tunnels when looking for things to do while in the area. We parked at the Donner Ski Summit - if you are looking to check out this hike, that is the best place to park and access the start of the tunnels. I truly enjoyed this hike, but was ill prepared. I was fully committed once we were in the tunnels & I should have went back to the car and swapped my "barefoot" style shoes for my hiking boots. The large chunk gravel path killed my feet with the thin soles of the shoes I wore. We hiked through about 5-6 tunnels before heading back. We did a total of 6 miles in and back. There were alot of beautiful street art within the tunnels, we found 19 cave ghosts along the trail as well as some other reoccurring variations of different items over the course of the trail. I would like to eventually take the trail past the last tunnel and to the next set of tunnels some day. This is a trail we would do again next time we are in the area. Though the weather was nice, we both wore hooded sweatshirts as the are in the tunnels got quite chilly. If you plan on checking these trails out, take well charged flashlights or head lights with extra batteries. The tunnels can be PITCH Black when you are in the heart of them. Overall this was a really cool thing to see and I would love to do it again with the correct shoes!

We had out of town family in town last week and we made it back to the Donner (Railroad) Tunnels. I…read morelove the tunnels! It's SO beautiful. And as it was a railroad, it's level and easy, and as it's in the tunnels, you're mostly protected from the weather. Bring good trail walking shoes and a flashlight. (And park across from the Donner Ski Ranch.)

I haven't been a member at a regular gym in a couple of decades, so joining here has been a fun…read morechange. The equipment is fairly new and in good shape. There's a nice variety of dumbbells, barbells with three weightlifting stations, and two full rooms of lifting equipment. They also have a Body Pump room with kettlebells, jump boxes, TRX bands, and a great space for stretching. One of the big attractions is the climbing wall, and they also seem to offer fun camps for kids. Just note that renting the harness and shoes is an extra cost on top of your membership. The locker rooms were recently remodeled, but you wouldn't really know it. The facility still looks a bit dated and some areas could use repair. The vibe is good overall, and the staff is pleasant, although not quite as welcoming as I'm used to at other gyms. That said, I'm still glad to have High Altitude as a convenient neighborhood gym.

Love this place so much. Been coming here for a year already. Did like 6 week passes and then saw a…read moresweet promo with no initial down and had to take advantage. Ive been to plenty gyms and I'm mostly into resistance strength training, calisthenics, and swimming. Yes i tried the rock wall a few times and love it but i work so much so usually hit my basic lift routines to make work great. Live the towel service. Thats a nice privilege. Ive been to several gyms across many major cities in the house. Mostly commercial. This one has both family owned and commercial vibes. It can handle high volume with its variety and size. Then it can be slow and mellow at certain parts of the day. Never really had any issues except the time when someone was blowing up the stalls every morning and i asked if they had air fresheners spray and they said no management/owners don't really care about those things. Hmm maybe nobody has brought this issues to their attention then. Went out of my way at raleys and bought the air freshener myself and everybody was stoked so im glad they let me do that haha. There is one staff i keep catching though that never washes his hand after using the stall or urinal. I would tell the manager to talk to that guy without embarrassing him but i guess they dont have one at the moment and that's understandable. Hopefully they hire a great one here soon :) As a home gym i love the ambiance , price, location, equipment, classes and members. If the hours could be 5am - 10pm for the summer and winter that would be fantastic, at least for me.

First thing, I've been climbing at this gym for quite a while. I like going here specifically for…read moretop roping, since it's one of the best spots in Reno to top rope, and the bouldering is quite competitive. A big highlight for this gym is what they do for their members and the events they have. There is an online sign-up sheet on the website and a calendar that lets you know the free climb nights. There is a limit for free sign-ups (day pass) after the limit, it's a discounted price. Stop by on a free climb night check and see if rockclibing is a sport you want to pursue! Great staff and people always there to help and support .

I am not a climber but do have some punch passes to drop in. We have taken our daughter to do some…read moreof the bouldering and it's nice they have the levels for kids to start out with. She has also done a day camp prior and that was a great experience from a parent perspective. She overall had fun but was nervous since it was a new sport. I have used the exercise equipment as well, which is good but it can be busy because the focus are the climbing walls with the supplement. They offer group classes as well. I have not done them yet, but my plan is to do some of the Yoga. I like that they are community inclusive. There are different nights at the gym and there have been events where there are local vendors showcasing their products.

I do love this more local place. It's in the corner of a strip mall. Most people wouldn't know it's…read morethere, but it's actually a decent size. I've been here a few times, but most recently took my little one on a Sat. I think there was a bday party or family group that was going on. It' was quite busy with many kids. I don't mind that. But there was only one worker so he was doing rental equipment, and money and giving people rules and getting auto belays that went up and belaying kids. It seemed like too much for one person. We had to wait quite a bit to just check in before getting started. I didn't mind too much, but we were already functioning on a really tight window. I would imagine that guy was stressed out too. I felt bad for him. Hopefully north peak can arrange for more than one person on Sat afternoons.

This is the spot! If you're looking for something to do here…read morein the Reno area only minutes away from downtown Reno this is the place to come. I know there is a climbing gym located downtown Reno right on Virginia Street named Basscamp but this place has way more to offer! They have a lot of top roping and lead climbing available for those that are experienced. They offer bouldering as well too with many routes! I have been climbing in the same for over 10 years and I would recommend it to anybody looking to get started with rock climbing. They offer equipment rentals and they will teach you what to do if need be. Next time you have free time and are looking for something even if you've never done it before check this place out!

We've done both the Tahoe Via Ferrata and also done a guided half-day of climbing at Donner Summit…read morewith our family of 5 kiddos (ages 8 to 18). Both experiences have provided lifetime memories. The Via Ferrata was a few years ago so I've forgotten our guides' names, but this past week we had the pleasure of being led by Tristan and Carl. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure with your family that's both thrilling & challenging but also thoughtfully crafted with your unique abilities and safety in mind, I give Alpenglow my most glowing and wholehearted recommendation.

My first via ferrata experience! I have seen the ones in EU and have been wanting to go. I had no…read moreidea Tahoe had it which is the closest to me. I signed 3 of us up for the 4hours one. It's fairly easy I would say. I thought it was going to be more intense and tougher. I loved the course. Our group paced through it pretty fast. We finished in less than 4hrs and would have finished much sooner if we didn't stop at the top for long. Definitely recommend!

It has been years since I've done any climbing (over 10) and I had a friend that really wanted to…read moretry it out. So I looked up their beginner's class and booked us an hour long session online. I was also able to fill out the waiver online and confirmes it via email, as well. When you arrive you sign in at the desk and they provide you with climbing shoes if you need them. Our instructor did a great job of showing us around the facility before jumping right into the lesson. We started by warming up and then practicing some light falls before jumping into different techniques for bouldering in the starting room (also known as the children's room). Next, we went out to the main room and chose some beginners routes to climb. Finally, we finished by getting our harnesses on (also provided if needed) and clipping into the autobelay devices on the full climbing wall outside. After our lesson concluded and she gave us pointers to work on, our instructor let us know we had a day pass and could stay as long as we wanted since we paid for the class. She also let us know that they have monthly events like ladies night and DJ night that can be booked online or via phone call. They're limiting numbers right now and you can't climb with regular belays unless you've passed their tests and bring your own rope (since they can't be sanitized) but if you're looking for a great free climbing gym or climbing via autobelay routes, this is the place! I may invest in a membership one of these days, especially since they offer a student discount!

I love this gym! It's more of a bouldering gym but it has a wicked price of only $30/month (yearly…read moremembership). There's free yoga and core classes for members and you get a free pass for a friend once a month. It seems everyone agrees that it's a "soft" gym - the V-ratings are easier to complete than the same rating at a different gym but man it makes you feel good! I think we just have really good setters who understand the flow of the climb. Community night is on Tuesday and you meet tons of like-minded climbers there!

ASI is a godsend for those looking to venture safely into the backcountry…read more I've gone on 5 backcountry tours and taken the AIARE Companion Rescue course with ASI in the past two years, and it has been the best introduction to backcountry skiing possible! Every guide has been knowledgeable, fun, and generous with their time and wisdom. I come out of each trip with another few pages full of notes to review and a new goal in mind for backcountry touring and mountaineering. Behind the scenes, Mimi Vadasz runs a streamlined operation and is a pleasure to communicate with. She keeps attendees informed as weather and conditions change and is a mountaineering legend in her own right! This company is one of a kind!

I took the intro to Snow Climbing. Tim Dobbins was our guide and he took us up to Donnor Pass Peak,…read moreor right below that area. It was a great class. It has just snowed about 10 inches the night before but we made the best of it. Tim is very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them for any type of climbing, back packing or hiking. They know their stuff.