Top Rock Climbing Gyms In Denver And Boulder

Colorado is known for being a very fit and active state and a lot of that is due to the plethora of mountains to hike and boulders to climb. If you are new to the climbing world, or if you just don't want to make the drive to the mountains, there are lots of great indoor climbing facilities found all over the Denver and Boulder area. These climbing gyms offer huge walls for climbing, giant boulders for bouldering and lots of great instruction and equipment. There is no better way to learn how to climb than to visit one of these great indoor gyms, so grab your sneakers and head out to any of these great local indoor climbing facilities in the Denver or Boulder area.

Thrillseekers Climbing Gym has been one of the best places in Denver to try your hand at indoor rock climbing in the Denver area since 1992. As one of the oldest and most established gyms of its kind in the area, you'll find lots of great equipment to try out and plenty of knowledgeable staff to guide you on your climb. Thrillseekers offers more than 15,000 square feet of climbing surface with 26 feet of vertical ascent, including several overhanging features to increase the length of your climb. There is even a rappelling practice area, a spotter's cage and lots of other great equipment to try out. If you are looking to learn more about rock climbing, this is a wonderful place to start.

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Denver Bouldering Club
2485 W 2^nd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 351-5588
www.denverboulderingclub.com

The Denver Bouldering Club offers a lot of great bouldering and climbing options for climbers of all experience levels. There is more than 7,000 square feet of climbing space on the walls here plus 15 feet of bouldering and 250 different route problems to tackle. If you are new to the climbing world, consider taking the Introduction To Climbing Workshop for a very comprehensive class on everything you'll need to know to get started. Children can even climb here with lots of attention from the professionals and all of the basic technique needed to begin to excel at this difficult sport. The service here is friendly, knowledgable and ready to help you and your children take your first steps to becoming a rock climbing expert.

Rock'n & Jam'n
7390 S. Fraser Street
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 766-5462
www.climbthebest.com

With two locations in the Denver area, Rock'n & Jam'n is one of the largest established indoor rock climbing gyms in the area. The first location in Centennial opened in 2004 and has been offering great climbing instruction and fun for a decade. You'll find lots of very steep climbing walls to try out as well as plenty of bouldering and lead climbing options. All of the walls are fully adjustable and you can get plenty of hands-on and helpful instruction for your climb. Those who are new to rock climbing or bouldering will want to start with the Introductory Class, which will teach you everything you need to know about the safety of rock climbing. You'll learn how to put on the harness, attach the rope securely, manage the rope for your partner and more. Once you get going, you can up your game and take the Intermediate Technique Series or the Learn to Lead class for those who want to take the lead on their next climb.

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The Spot Bouldering Gym
3240 Prairie Ave
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 379-8806
www.thespotgym.com

Bouldering is just like rock climbing, except you are working on large free-standing boulders instead of vertical walls. Since 2002, The Spot Bouldering Gym was the first gym dedicated to the practice of bouldering in the country. Inside this facility you'll find more than 15,000 square feet of surface with two huge freestanding boulders and four bouldering walls. Plus many of the features are themed after real areas to give you practice that relates to what you'll find in the outside world. There is the Colorado River Granite Wall, the Yosemite Wall, The Front and Hueco Boulder in addition to many more. The Spot also offers free workshops for its members that cover all of the skills and strengths needed to get better at the sport of bouldering.

The Boulder Rock Club opened its doors in 1991 and was one of the first indoor climbing gyms of its kind in the country. There are more than 200 different routes to take when you climb the walls here, with different routes set every few days, so you'll never tackle the same one twice. If you are very new, you'll want to take the Introductory Course or the Belay Class to learn the basics of how to work with the ropes safely, but if you just want to drop by, you can jump in and get some help from the knowledgeable staff. There are also lots of other great classes here for both adults and children, including a special course for women climbers, taught by women climbers. If you are in the Boulder area and you want to learn more about this challenging sport, the Boulder Rock Club is the place to start.