Reviews of Bend Rock Gym (Gym)

Mike Rhine

I'm a first time climber and went with my sister who goes often. The simplicity is very nice, just sign a waiver, grab some shoes and a harness and you're off to the races. There's a massive amount of walls to climb ranging from kids level to expert, with the expert levels being changed periodically to give experienced climbers new avenues to explore. I stayed on the auto-belay walls that allow you to completely let go at any height and gracefully rappel to the ground. Each wall is marked with a difficulty and a corresponding color to follow up. For example, blue holds show a path going up on one wall while green shows another. Besides the main color holds there are much smaller, harder holds in case you want to challenge yourself on the way up by avoiding the main course and using alternate routes. The whole facility is clean and well kept, with a very friendly staff to help you along the way. I would have loved to stay longer but my arms were giving out...next time I hope to conquer more difficult climbs!

John Whitt

Nice staff, looking out for your safety, chided me for not staying in line with the auto belay. Great variety of climbs.

Avi Kerson

Great place, nice and clean. Not too busy

Naomi Eckstine

Great gym. Great team of employees. Really cool spot that's supportive of all talents and abilities!

Mikayla Odell

Rilly cool place I love it

kailash moore

Great staff and an amazing place to workout and have fun! There is a great variety of routes from 5.6 auto belays to 30 foot cracks.

Blake Henderson

Climbed here a few times and the experience was amazing,the routes are changed every few weeks and overall a great climbing experience.

Kendall Strautman

Amazing gym. Setting is supreme, staff is rad.

Tai Travis

I am not a climber but my kids love it here. There is a great beginner area but has something for every level. Very friendly staff.

Lily Egan

Good rock gym, I enjoyed my time there. It seemed like any other rock gym I've been to though, nothing unique about it. I wish they had a climbing rope and other cool structures to climb up. Because it is the only rock gym in Bend, I will be going there frequently.

Courtney Drinkward

Great facility and wonderful staff

Jeffrey Magner

A+ plus here on facilitiesAnd friendly staff great program for kids. This place can get packed full of people it is a real asset to the Bender community and a great place for kids and adults to get exercise and learn to climb winter summer anytime. Nothing but great things to say about this place

Andrew Horton

This is a great climbing gym. Lots of options. Boulders, sport routes, lead climbing and even some cracks.

Suzie Marlow

Super friendly staff that are approachable and go out of their way to help climbers. The facility is top both with tons to do.

Gregory Ninman

First time here. Love it! I have virtually no experience, but it is not intimidating. Staff is awesome. Thank you!!

Bradley Jeffers

Everyone has always been friendly and they do a good job of keeping the routes fresh and with a range of difficulty!

Shane Steinert-Threlkeld

A great gym! I've been to many around the country (and world) and this is definitely one of if not the best. Two huge climbing areas provide lots of variety (for bouldering residually) and are accompanied by a small weight room, yoga room, and training area.

James Scott

Great gym -- love the setting, friendly people. Seems like the youth programs are thriving, but maybe a little too much.... The only thing I'd change is more "adult swim" time/space. Yikes -- never thought I'd be that person. Maybe we could have two weeknights without kids camps? Or one or two areas to boulder without kiddos during camp time? Not sure what the best solution might be. Keep up the good work! Thanks!

Rachael Wright

BRG is a climbing gym for climbers. Between the ample bouldering, auto-belays, and climbing wall, there is plenty to keep your arms sore and skin raw for weeks on end. They are efficiently run and have a happy and helpful staff. In addition, the yoga and PILATES available make a great complement to anyone's climbing training. There are enough weights about you can get in a non-climbing based workout if you want it. There are also training walls and a cage for your movement and mobility training. It was a privilege to get to be a part of this community for even just a brief period of time.

Grant Parton

Great facilites, big walls

Bob Hollister

Visited a few cities in the pnw, from Minneapolis, and this was a treat to find. Long walls, nice mix of positive and negative slopes and it must be new because everything is so grippy still. Definitely will be coming back and likely getting a membership after we move.

Paul F.

Wonderful staff, and consistently changing routes. Great place for all skill levels.

Chris Rhoads

Great staff. Route setting is awesome!

Henrik Jahn

Top notch facility. Great, friendly staff. A++.

Cody Johnson

Been coming here multiple times a week for 4 years. This quality of climbing gym should not be in a town this small. Amazing place and amazing people.

Ella Hewlett

The walls are nice and high, very safe.

Ryan Hoffman

Excellent staff and facility. One of the better gyms I’ve been too. I eavesdropped on some route setters and got the sense they really take their time getting it just right. Great routes, something for all levels. I saw ages ranging from 5 to ~70. They were the particularly great with my boys.

Jesse Wall

Great spot, tons of climbing! Lots of boulders and plenty to top rope. Lots of auto belays as well. Pricey for a drop in but worth it if passing thru town and it's rainy

David Lister

Excellent climbing facility. Great equipment. Fun staff. Definitely seems geared for a higher caliber of climber. However, there were enough low level problems to keep this rookie boulderer entertained

kevin haupt

Good routes, helpful staff. They even have auto belays for beginners.

Maesta Witta

Easily the best place to rockclimb in bend. The facilities are clean and super fun.

Aimee Roseborrough

This is a great facility. The expansion is top-notch and the route-setters are great. It's a fun place to take kids, as they have a dedicated "kids' area" with many auto-belays, but still challenging enough routes for adults. My only complaint is that I wish they offered childcare. Maybe just on the weekends and at peak times? I think the management has improved in the last 3 months.

Spencer McFarlane

Great Fun Place! Friendly Staff, Great Workout For Your Whole Body, Mostly Arms And Legs.

Kate McCarthy

Love this place. My son is a new climber and it's got everything he needs to advance. The staff is helpful and the place is clean.

Patrick Blute

Kids live coming here

Kathryn Eng

So frigging fun.

Outbackrider

Best rock gym I have ever been to. High quality facility with great routes and a friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

Terry Jenkins

Amazing facility! It's worth a visit even if you aren't a climber. The walls must be 60 feet high! They seemed very knowledgeable, and the facility is enormous. Fascinating to just wander around and watch adults and children having fun. The newest section (on the left) is particularly impressive.

Scott Sanderson

This place is great for all skill levels and all ages. Staff is cool and helpful. Once you get inside, you will see how big it is and alll the different climbing routes.

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Garret Tesman

Lots of well set routes, friendly staff, and many autobelays if you're top roping solo

Nick Saulpaugh

Rock climbing for everyone, kids and adults. Routes for all skill levels. 2 separate rooms for bouldering and rope climbing. Plenty of people involved in the community who are happy to spot you or show you new techniques. Great classes available and community outing information. One of my favorite places to shed stress and get a work out in.

John Beede

Great routes set often, state of the art facility, wonderful staff. Can't beat BRG!

Lauren Fletcher

One of my favorite places to hang out and climb!

Max Katzarski

People there are nasty and rude, will never go back.

CAROL HOPWOOD

I have brought teens here for several years with no problems. However I had a very unpleasant experience with the staff at the front desk that makes me not want to recommend them in the future. When I ask if I could speak to a manager (or someone in charge) they said no. I asked if I could have a manger call me at at their convenience. They said they couldn't do that either. They would only give me the info@bendrockgym email address as any type of contact for further help. I can understand why they did not want me to talk with their boss. The customer service was abysmal and we left feeling disrespected. I noticed that other reviewers were also treated rudely too. I guess is a an ongoing problem. This is first negative review I have ever posted about any business. That is how bad it is!

Nate Gardner

A very fun place to climb and socialize. Great atmosphere and fresh routes all the time!

Hank Lutz

Great for kids and adults. Full body workout area and cool people.

Jose Caceres-Bjorklund

By far the best climbing gym I've been to. They have plenty of great equipment for beginner and advanced climbers to advance faster, including a moon board and great campus section along with a weight room. Really top notch. The service was what really sets this gym apart. John was very helpful, patient and kind, as were all the other staff. They have showers, fyi. Lead climbing, top roping, bouldering, aerobic workout machines and a weight room. Plenty of all of it as well. Worth every penny and minute.

Eli Conlee

Excellent space with lots of variety to suit the needs of every climber. Comfortable, kid-friendly atmosphere with good rates and great gear. Also tons of development classes + workout space and yoga studio.

Karah

I have been climbing here since 2008 and it is one of the best rock gyms I have been to in my life. They are always improving and trying to become better for their customers. The customer service is awesome and everyone always seems like they are having a great time.

Jesse Rosenzweig

Great climbing gym especially for kids with friendly staff and a ton of auto-belays.

Jeff Fieber

Love this gym. I live two hours away from Bend, but it's worth the drive. I bring my daughter and son and we all climb the auto belays for a killer work out when we are in town. Now I just need to get us out to Smith Rock!