Boulder Rock Club

Ive been climbing here for years and have always thought the staff was very friendly but every time I walk in and Alyssa is holding down the front I’m hardly greeted, never get straight eye contact, and she hardly says anything at all. then I would ask to buy a drink she would flatly say the price then without even looking up just say I should walk around the desk and grab it myself seeming that she was too lazy to get up and get the drink I just purchased. All in all I always hope that I can be actually greeted by a friendly face. not some standoffish employee.

Such a fun time!
My first time indoor rock climbing and they had plenty of options to choose from. I spent most of my time bouldering which was great because your reward for reaching the top was getting to ride the awesome slide back down! Incentive enough to keep pushing for that top. lol

Having visiting maybe 12 – 15, climbing gyms in my life w membership status (ie frequent visits) at 6 of them, BRC is a solid gym. For Boulder options, definitely has more pluses (variety, type of routes, frequent enough re-​settings, bouldering/​TR/​Lead/​Autobelay, friendly/​skilled staff w not-​too-​much «climber attitude», consistent schedule, size, grungy «indoor gym for outdoor climbers feel, etc), discounts/​promos/​partnerships, charitable causes, etc). While I’d prob give it a 4+, it DEFINITELY deserves higher than 3, so gonna help correct its current average.

Unbelievable low level of professionalism. I had my son enrolled in a camp there with five months advance notice, and then they cancelled the camp with 2 days notice apologizing for the inconvenience. They didn’t offer to comp additional days throughout the school year — they were just «sorry» and whatever… I truly wish businesses like these would be successful — love the concept. But the professionalism is very much lacking…

My favorite indoor climbing in Boulder. Auto-​belays allow beginners to climb without a partner. Not all climbing gyms have auto-​belays.
Huge place. Routes regularly updated. Lots on bouldering options. Staff is friendly and helpful.
BRC can get really crowded, but they’re happy to tell you when it’s not as crowded. We go Saturday mornings. That’s a good time. And weekdays after 8:30 or so at night aren’t too crowded either.

Clean compared to many gyms. Fun problems.

Excellent service and affordable. I’m just getting into climbing; the staff are always willing to help you out as well as the other members. I use the auto-​belays and there are plenty to use for the novice climbers. Their bouldering paths also range from easy to difficult which is always a good time. It brings you a lot of pleasure working your way up to the harder routes.

Love the route setting and the varied terrain. We drive an hour so my kids can climb at BRC. Unlike some NEWER gyms they don’t charge me to belay my kids and the staff are all helpful, courteous and seem to care weather you have a good time. The routesetting is top notch. As for not cheap they all charge about the same.

My first climbing experience (either indoor or out) was at BRC today. I really loved it! My husband had been many times before, so he was pumped and got me excited to go. It’s not cheap, but it was definitely a good workout, and a hell of a lot of fun. Plus, I think it’s cheaper if you can be a member or buy a punch card (though we’re not local at the moment, so we can’t). They provide you the equipment & shoes, and you don’t have to have any experience at all (except to belay, which they require you to pass a test on before they’ll let you). My husband belayed me a bit, and we also both used the auto belay system that they have now (which is very cool!) The guys who work there are very friendly & helpful, and the gym is really neat. Lots of supportive people and climbers of all ages and abilities. I really can’t wait to visit BRC again someday! Hopefully I’ll be able to climb harder courses next time!
PS: I’m kind of a germaphobe & have a good sense of smell, and I didn’t think of this place as stinky or gross. I mean, in a sense it definitely is (if you think about it), but honestly… A shower afterward and use some hand gel (then some lotion, because the walls seriously rip up your hands if you’re a girly girl like me and have zero calluses… I’ve gotta work on that) :)

This is the worst gym I’ve ever climbed in. And it’s not because of the routes. It’s because of the PEOPLE. I’m sorry, but you people who climb at the BRC are some of the most egomaniacal, self-​centered climbers I have ever met. And most of you don’t even climb that hard!!! But you think you do! Why don’t you take a trip a few blocks down to the Spot to see what real climbing is all about??? Oh and this goes to the owner: you can go f*** yourself. I would climb at the BRC if it weren’t in Boulder. Alas, it is. I hope the new gym puts you out of business. Go Rock Collective!!!

If you crave the smell of feet and fungus., this is your place…
Though it’s fun for climbing, it is so dirty! Seriously, the smell of cheese and feet is so overpowering that it distracts me the whole time I’m climbing.
The place is so dirty that its almost insulting… I mean, you think that just because we’re outdoorsy folks that enjoy climbing we’re okay with filth? Yuk.
It is really a shame because the place is fun, the music is good, and the staff is friendly. But God I wish they would clean it up…