| Tue | 10:00 am -10:00 pm |
| Wed | 10:00 am -10:00 pm |
| Thu | 10:00 am -10:00 pm |
| Fri | 10:00 am -10:00 pm |
| Sat | 10:00 am -08:00 pm |
| Sun | 08:00 am -08:00 pm |
My daughter had a lot of fun. This guy in the picture was so supportive. Thanks team
no sandbagging here. the prices are low and the grades are tough. its rarely crowded on weekday afternoons and i have never had to wait to hop on a route. still, i have found everyone around willing to offer beta or just have a friendly chat. this isn't a fancy place, it is a great place to climb and chill. sometimes there is even a beautiful dog running around and he makes me so happy. ive been getting in three days a week and i really appreciate how easy it has been for me to get there and get on the wall.
I went and it was fun, rock climbing was very fun with certain ropes. I loved, just wished it smelled a little better.
Cool climbing gym. The staff is informative and unobtrusive. I personally like the music that they play. There are no crash pads for bouldering, but the floor is spongy. There are walls for top rope and others strictly for lead climbing. They do have classes as well as private instruction. Also, they offer climbing passes, monthly memberships, or yearly memberships.
Cool climbing gym. The staff is informative and unobtrusive. I personally like the music that they play. There are no crash pads for bouldering, but the floor is spongy. There are walls for top rope and others strictly for lead climbing. They do have classes as well as private instruction. Also, they offer climbing passes, monthly memberships, or yearly memberships.
Elli, was the BEST instructor very patient very kind with this group of six. It was my Birthday and it was the best thus far. Thanks again Elli!!!! We will be returning soon, it's best to book in advance to take advantage of the 2 hr session.
Elli, was the BEST instructor very patient very kind with this group of six. It was my Birthday and it was the best thus far. Thanks again Elli!!!! We will be returning soon, it's best to book in advance to take advantage of the 2 hr session.
Best climbing gym in Philadelphia by far. Perfect for training, and the routes are taller than any other gym.
after seeing ur pics of gym n area its in n reading the lowest rated views first i don't feel safe going to ur gym, it looks like a hustle to get ppl in a secluded area n rob them, having a rude staff only makes it sound like gang members run this place n not stopping a membership n still charging ppl when they say stop also sounds like a gang related thing except instead of calling it protection money ur collecting u seem to be trying to do it within the law so ur not busted, just ruining ppls credit n breaking health codes!!
A friend set this up as an activity to celebrate her birthday so we went this past Saturday. My first time here but woukd definitely come back when looking to do indoor rock climbing. The entire staff is really friendly and helpful. Our instructor was great! She was very encouraging, gave good tips on ways to not tire ourselves out, and just had a great, lively personality. We had a 2hour block for climbing so we did at least 4 different walls, ending our "cool down" climb on the wall we started with.
Happy we went and, as said earlier, would recommend and see this as a first choice for indoor rock climbing.
A friend set this up as an activity to celebrate her birthday so we went this past Saturday. My first time here but woukd definitely come back when looking to do indoor rock climbing. The entire staff is really friendly and helpful. Our instructor was great! She was very encouraging, gave good tips on ways to not tire ourselves out, and just had a great, lively personality. We had a 2hour block for climbing so we did at least 4 different walls, ending our "cool down" climb on the wall we started with.
Happy we went and, as said earlier, would recommend and see this as a first choice for indoor rock climbing.
Casual atmosphere and good lead climbing. Bouldering needs to be expanded and the building needs a renovation.
This is my favorite rock climbing gym! We were members for years, and the staff really takes the time to get to know you. Even going back years later I felt just as welcomed even though I wasn't a regular anymore. This old warehouse turned rock gym offers an amazing assortment of top rope, lead rope and bouldering options. There's something for every skill level.
This is my favorite rock climbing gym! We were members for years, and the staff really takes the time to get to know you. Even going back years later I felt just as welcomed even though I wasn't a regular anymore. This old warehouse turned rock gym offers an amazing assortment of top rope, lead rope and bouldering options. There's something for every skill level.
Cool place, but very strict in its reservation policy. We reserved for 18, but only 15 came. They would work with us. Not all staff were experienced.
We went during a Thursday early afternoon and were the only ones in there. We took lessons, which allowed us three rope climbs (varying degrees of difficulty depending on your comfortability). My girlfriend and I tried a harder set for beginnings and completing it was really rewarding. For my last climb, I made it to the very top but didn't have enough energy to grab the last hold. The entire time the staff was cheering me on and giving me as much positive energy as one could. It was such a cool experience and we're definitely going back.
We went during a Thursday early afternoon and were the only ones in there. We took lessons, which allowed us three rope climbs (varying degrees of difficulty depending on your comfortability). My girlfriend and I tried a harder set for beginnings and completing it was really rewarding. For my last climb, I made it to the very top but didn't have enough energy to grab the last hold. The entire time the staff was cheering me on and giving me as much positive energy as one could. It was such a cool experience and we're definitely going back.
Been climbing here for about 6 months now almost weekly.
Routes are long and fun, though I do agree with some reviewers that the main way they increase difficulty is by having larger moves. This can be fun when there are big dyno moves involved but the other side of it is some really annoying "hug the wall and smear" moves to get to the next holds if you're under 6'5".
Staff seems to be hit or miss, several of the employees are absolutely stellar, friendly, and willing to chat about routes. Others seem to be dependent on what day you catch them on.
Equipment is really the only thing I can criticize. Some ropes are brand new and others have the sheaths stretched badly and the cores twisted which makes belaying a PITA. Their rental carabineers are a total crapshoot, some are new and some are in questionable condition. I prefer to tie myself into ropes but, unlike other reviewers, I've never seen any reason to question the pre-tied figure 8 follow throughs. They are all tied fine and the rational is it's a liability thing for insurance. They don't have to rely on the climber knowing a "skill" they just have to clip in. Not a big deal.
All in all I really like this gym, I just wish they would freshen up their ropes.
The gym is great. I made a membership in April 2017 and was happy until I needed to go abroad and freeze/cancel my membership.
Be aware: THEY DO NOT FREEZ OR CANCEL MEMBERSHIP ADEQUATELY!
1. in June 2017 I arrived to front desk of the gym to ask to cancel the membership. They told me to write email to: jackm@govertical.
2. I wrote 2 emails to jackm@govertical in two weeks and got ZERO response. Two weeks later wrote again: no response.
3. In July sent a friend to the gym to ask them whats going on (I was abroad already and GoVertical do not answer emails). After my friend went there they canceled/freeze the membership (in words - they give NO written confirmations) and didn't charge me for the month of August. I thought all good...
5. When I came back in January 2018 I seen that they charged me from September through January each month! These are 5 months of $65. I wend to the front dest and asked "whats going on?!" and you can guess the answer: "you need to write to jackm@govertical...". I asked to cancel the membership on the spot - and their answer is: "YOU CAN NOT DO IT". I asked for phone number to call "Jack" or to meet him during office hours: YOU CAN NOT DO THAT with them - emails only.
Horrible service. Not fair. Not nice. No ethics.
So, before you sign anything with them and or give money think if you want to deal with this type of service.
The gym is great. I made a membership in April 2017 and was happy until I needed to go abroad and freeze/cancel my membership.
Be aware: THEY DO NOT FREEZ OR CANCEL MEMBERSHIP ADEQUATELY!
1. in June 2017 I arrived to front desk of the gym to ask to cancel the membership. They told me to write email to: jackm@govertical.
2. I wrote 2 emails to jackm@govertical in two weeks and got ZERO response. Two weeks later wrote again: no response.
3. In July sent a friend to the gym to ask them whats going on (I was abroad already and GoVertical do not answer emails). After my friend went there they canceled/freeze the membership (in words - they give NO written confirmations) and didn't charge me for the month of August. I thought all good...
5. When I came back in January 2018 I seen that they charged me from September through January each month! These are 5 months of $65. I wend to the front dest and asked "whats going on?!" and you can guess the answer: "you need to write to jackm@govertical...". I asked to cancel the membership on the spot - and their answer is: "YOU CAN NOT DO IT". I asked for phone number to call "Jack" or to meet him during office hours: YOU CAN NOT DO THAT with them - emails only.
Horrible service. Not fair. Not nice. No ethics.
So, before you sign anything with them and or give money think if you want to deal with this type of service.
Absolutely love this place! Some of the more modern nd more difficult top rope problems in the area. The space is quite big and there is something for all levels! Lots of bouldering problems mixed with top rope, as well as a section dedicated to only bouldering. Also really fun traverse you can do across almost the whole gym. The staff is very friendly, and are willing to help you solve a problem if you are stuck. The people there mske you feel at home, not just the staff but other members as well. With a lack of local outdoor climbing you really can't beat this spot.
Been steadily coming here for two months now. The staff are super friendly and were very patient with coworkers I brought who never climbed before. Belay certification process was also easy. I've never had an issue with other climbers or the bouldering routes, which seem to be changed relatively frequently. Top rope, sport climbing, and bouldering all available. The gym can get crowded by 6-7pm, but never so much so that you have to wait long to try a route.
Very friendly, helpful staff. Bouldering selection is somewhat limited, but still adequate. Great top-roping.
Great service! Good place to climb and chill
Best rock gym in the area. Family friendly too.
If you want to climb and no other gym is around then go here. You are welcomed by a scent of stinky feet which goes away the further you are in the gym (not sure why it is so concentrated at the entrance). Climbs are higher then I've done which are nice. At the top you will probably stop because of how warm it is.
Membership: You pay 3 months up front (no freezing during this time). To cancel you need to send an email before the 14th.
Unexpected Things:
1) You need to buy 2 clips for attaching yourself to thier "pre-safety" knots thay also have tape around them.
Thoughts in my head while climbing: I really hope this rope holds me and does not undo!
2) Rope vary from each climb...be careful! Some are very bouncy which can be dangerous if you fall and hit the ground or swing. Some are very stiff where belaying is not easy to take the rope and then releasing when letting the person climb down.
Floors are the blue mats (similar to the ones used in gymnastics) and taped together.
Climbing routes have a strip of tape to mark each hold.
