- Address:1433 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Phone:(612) 308-2800
- Website:http://www.minneapolisboulderingproject.com/
- Rating:4.5
Minneapolis Bouldering Project
Reviews
Rated 4.5/5 based on 22 customer reviews.
Norm Rasmussen
February 25, 2020 17:22
Incredible gym with a ton of fitness options, not just climbing. The sauna and showers just make it even better. One of the best companies running some of the best climbing gyms in the country!
Otoki Sicily
February 18, 2020 13:13
Fun, safe, non-competitive space dedicated to bouldering. there's a youth area so parents can more easily monitor their young climbers (which also means fewer kids climbing in the general area).
Locker rooms are based on gender identity, and self-code locks are available on every locker. They also have a sauna!
The facility has a yoga studio, fitness studio, weights and cardio machines, treadwalls, and an upstairs lounge.
Day passes give you unlimited access to those amenities the entire day, including reentry
Holly T
January 7, 2020 13:55
Great, beautiful place. Many classes offered, many route levels as well. But, it appears the openness of the climbing community has disappeared a bit, maybe just at this place. Would love to see this improve. Maybe just my experience. Oh well!
Aaron Dick
November 28, 2019 00:56
First off this place is huge. So much wall space, but the problems are more spaced out than they need to be. Pads were forgiving. I found the prices reasonable. A huge bonus for members is the weight training area and other cardio/training equipment. Seemed like there was plenty of other amenities.
My biggest issue was the route setting. I found them quite weird and only found a few to be much fun. Most of the problems didn't flow very well and I didn't find much opportunity to develop the standard bouldering techniques (footwork, toe/heel hooks, knee bars, drop knees, etc.). Lots of weird holds and weird use of volumes. I was confused as hell about the grading scale and honestly had no idea what I was working on most of the time.
This place has a ton of potential but I would recommend they bring in an experienced head setter to improve route setting. If you're new to climbing its not a bad place to get some experience, but I wouldn't recommend it for hard core climbers or once you want to start developing proper technique.
Amanda McManus
November 26, 2019 09:38
I signed my 4 year old up for pebbles class, he loved it! The place is set up well, the instructors are friendly and great with kids. Turns out they have Birthday parties (private room & instructors) and parents night! Very excited to watch my 4yo continue his exploration of rock climbing... Not on my retaining wall.
Karina Marin
July 28, 2019 19:35
Nice place if you are into climbing. I asked their staff about prices and I mention it was our first time there. They didn't mention anything about kids area, showers, weights, nothing. They just told me the cost for adult was $16 dls and $12 for kids, for the day pass and 4 dollars to rent the shoes. We left because we didn't k know what else they had. Nice and clean place. They just need to inform the public what they offer.
David D
July 31, 2018 11:13
Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe my feelings towards this gym. Normally when I join a gym, I feel awkward trying new things and meeting new people, but not here! Everyone on staff is outrageously kind + welcoming. I'm not great at climbing yet and they made sure to let me know that thats okay! That this is a place that welcomes everyone and all levels. The gym is perfectly maintained and incredibly clean. I could not be more excited to be apart of this community.
A Google User
July 31, 2018 11:13
Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe my feelings towards this gym. Normally when I join a gym, I feel awkward trying new things and meeting new people, but not here! Everyone on staff is outrageously kind + welcoming. I'm not great at climbing yet and they made sure to let me know that thats okay! That this is a place that welcomes everyone and all levels. The gym is perfectly maintained and incredibly clean. I could not be more excited to be apart of this community.
A Google User
June 20, 2018 14:52
UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN! That is my swear word for places that are beyond unbelievable. The sauna is super sweet. The gym is amazing. I haven't taken any classes yet. The parking works. They are right next to a brewery for post workout beer. Oh yeah the bouldering is great too! They need to add a coffee shop and I will move in.
Jonathan Johnson
June 20, 2018 14:52
UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN UNICORN! That is my swear word for places that are beyond unbelievable. The sauna is super sweet. The gym is amazing. I haven't taken any classes yet. The parking works. They are right next to a brewery for post workout beer. Oh yeah the bouldering is great too! They need to add a coffee shop and I will move in.
Andrew Reitz
June 16, 2018 13:22
Friendly staff, awesome bouldera, great yoga classes and fitness classes, all at a great price! Fun for the whole family. Highly recommend checking this place out.
Paul Hannan
June 14, 2018 19:50
Both staff and other climbers are incredibly nice and helpful. The spaces looks great, is pleanty big, and they swap out the climbing problems regularly. Also I haven't taken the fitness classes yet but I've heard secondhand that the yoga is decent.
Tristan Koepke
May 13, 2018 13:09
Just went for the first time... absolutely love it. Not only were the facilities amazing and the prices extremely reasonable, the entire atmosphere was fun and welcoming. I'd never climbed/bouldered before, so felt a bit nervous. The leader of the intro/orientation class was extremely encouraging and welcoming of all people no matter your experience level (or lack there of). Can't wait to go back!
A Google User
May 13, 2018 13:09
Just went for the first time... absolutely love it. Not only were the facilities amazing and the prices extremely reasonable, the entire atmosphere was fun and welcoming. I'd never climbed/bouldered before, so felt a bit nervous. The leader of the intro/orientation class was extremely encouraging and welcoming of all people no matter your experience level (or lack there of). Can't wait to go back!
Rob DeBruyn
April 29, 2018 21:08
Beautiful facility, poor setting. Every problem seemed to be geared toward modern comp style climbing. Circus tricks, slabs, volumes, dynos... I can appreciate this style, but it sure would be nice to have a few problems aimed at actually getting better at ROCK climbing. If you want to get better at crossfit and parkour, this is the gym for you.
A Google User
April 16, 2018 15:16
In terms of the facility, this is one of the most outstanding bouldering gyms I've been to. Features include the most competitive pricing in the area, spacious climbing areas (including dedicated space for kids and for training), comfortable work and lounge spaces, clean locker rooms, a variety of yoga and weights classes, and a friendly staff to top it all off. The route setting needs improvement, and sadly there are no cracks, but that aside: highly recommended!
Detrick Snyder
April 16, 2018 15:16
In terms of the facility, this is one of the most outstanding bouldering gyms I've been to. Features include the most competitive pricing in the area, spacious climbing areas (including dedicated space for kids and for training), comfortable work and lounge spaces, clean locker rooms, a variety of yoga and weights classes, and a friendly staff to top it all off. The route setting needs improvement, and sadly there are no cracks, but that aside: highly recommended!
Robert Schoch
March 20, 2018 14:07
Meh. Huge building and tons of walls but... they're mostly empty. Very few boulder problems overall and less about technique than they are height. Maybe in time this place will improve but if you're looking for a good solid bouldering gym, this isn't it. The problems are not actually rated; rather they are on a strange sliding scale based only on color. This whole color based thing really limits the possibilities. There are tons of amenities and free classes but the price of a day pass reflects it.
Mathias Hughey
March 10, 2018 14:31
Good gym, great staff, lots to do, and very clean. The yoga classes are well scheduled and well taught. New routes go up weekly, so there is always something new to climb. There is space for kids, they show local art, and there are saunas in the locker rooms. It's more expensive than some gyms, but not unreasonable, and worth it.
Alex Moher
February 24, 2018 19:02
Great routes of differing difficulty. Clean, well organized, and kid friendly! Just wish it was farther East so it could be my normal gym.
Christina Knudson
February 11, 2018 17:50
This is a great gym with an open layout. Even the easiest problems are fun, so this is great for semi-beginners or those who have gotten out of climbing shape. The staff is friendly and the facilities are nice.
Payton Olkjer
February 4, 2018 21:15
Radest woody on the block.
I've been to my share of gyms around the country and this one is up there on my top list. It's got some great features from yoga room, fitness center, bathroom and shower facilities, sick music, fun vibes, and the best part, endless possibilities of bouldering! There are a TON of routes and they use a color grade system so the grade depends on the color. They had some great routes when I went but I feel like the setters might be a bit too overwhelmed with the amount of routes set up there, because I didn't feel like there were a lot of "cool" or "special" routes with crazy moves or anything to really push the limits, now granted I can only climb to V7 so the "cool" routes could've been a higher grade, but I felt like I had a pretty good feel for most of the routes after climbing for about 5 hours. Now don't get me wrong! I loved this place, I just think that a gym this big the setters could've had some awesome and really fun routes thrown in (which is easy to fix and might have changed since I wrote this review), but I kept feeling like the routes were a little monotonous at the end of the day. And I'm also an avid climber from out of town so maybe those routes fit perfect for all you city folks who are new to climbing. Anyway, I loved it! Just feel like there's no reason the setters can't push themselves a bit more with an amazing gym like this at their fingertips, literally.