Gandalf The Green
March 4, 2020 06:17
Top notch place. I'm relatively new to climbing, only been at it for about 8 months, but I've been to quite a few gyms and Beta really stands out. Friendly and welcoming environment, regularly changing routes (they always make sure to accommodate beginning and less-talented climbers like myself with routes that are very manageable) and a STELLAR STAFF. Always really nice, helpful, and accommodating. I've sheepishly asked for advice on a route several times and they are always eager and happy to come give you tips, even demonstrating moves if it helps. More than that, they're all nuts about climbing themselves, so half the time you're there you'll end up climbing next to a staff member who is off-duty, and everything just feels like a nice little community instead of a business.
Passes, especially the group ones, are absurdly affordable. Bathrooms, water, a regular gym area, and a gear section that almost certainly has what you might need rounds out this gem of a gym.
The only (and I mean only; I wracked my brain trying to think of complaints) thing I would say they could work on is that some of the holds are showing their age and are quite worn down, making finding your footing difficult at times. But I imagine it's expensive to replace holds all the time, so I'm not 'holding' it against them. 10/10, would and will climb again.
Overall, a great place and you should absolutely come climbing with