About Cliffs of Id
Cliffs of Id offers a comprehensive climbing experience suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners (including children) to advanced climbers, with options for both bouldering and rope climbing. It's highlighted for its friendly community, helpful staff, and the opportunity for families to climb together or for kids to learn.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking to introduce children to climbing or engage in a shared active hobby.Parents with children of varying climbing abilities, as it accommodates beginners to advanced.An active family outing where both adults and kids can participate.Individuals seeking a gym with a strong community feel, despite some negative reports about staff and crowds.Suitable for children of various ages, as it's a 'super fun place to take the kids'.
Why families love it
- Offers both bouldering and rope climbing options, catering to different preferences and skill levels.
- Staff is consistently described as very friendly, helpful, and nice.
- Provides routes for every level of climbing, from very basic to advanced.
- Welcoming community atmosphere, described as a top-notch place to meet friends and other active people.
- Climbing shoes are available for rent on-site, which is convenient for beginners or those without their own gear.
- On-site amenities include a sauna, gym, and bathrooms.
Insider tips
- Parents wishing to rope climb or belay children must pass a brief on-site exam to demonstrate belaying comprehension.
- Be prepared to rent climbing shoes if you or your children do not own them (they are required for climbing).
- If you are a member, utilize 'First Fridays' for free guest passes for friends or family.
- Be aware that day passes are $20 even with a member discount.
- Consider the potential for crowds, especially if sensitive to busy environments.
Good to know before you go
- During heavy rain due to reported significant roof leaks, which make mats and climbing walls slippery and moldy.
- If you have significant concerns about facility maintenance, cleanliness (due to reported mold), or safety (due to reported frequent ankle injuries).
- If you prefer a quieter, less crowded climbing experience, as the gym can get 'packed'.
- If you are a taller climber and are particular about route setting, as some routes may not be ideal.
- If you specifically desire a very hot sauna experience.
- Crowds
- Can get very packed and crowded, with one reviewer explicitly stating the 'Gym is packed'.
- Value
- Monthly membership is $125. Day passes are $20 with a member discount (non-member day pass price not stated, but likely higher). Reviewers generally consider the membership reasonable and 'affordable' for active gym-goers. Climbing shoe rentals are an additional cost.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs or accessibility features mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- A brief belay certification exam is required for anyone wishing to rope climb or belay, ensuring a basic level of competence for safety.
What parents say
"been going here for years, mostly for the sauna and my friends but they turned the sauna lukewarm from being nice and hot from the last 5 years. literally it’s set 50 degrees cooler. useless you barely sweat. they said it was for safety, meanwhile they have a wall where people fall off and break their ankles at least once a month; they don’t take care of their roofs and the building leaks when it rains like a third world country, including on all the mats where water collects and molds and onto walls where people climb making it slippery and dangerous. meanwhile they are opening gyms in less"
a week ago
"I went here for the first time today, because on the first Fridays they have free guest passes available to members. It was so much fun! This is my first time climbing, and I definitely would go back. They have both bouldering and rope, climbing available! In order to rope climb/belay somebody you must pass a really brief exam which gauges your comprehension on the belaying methods. The test asks you to rope in and to simulate a belay. There are shoes available for rent in the gift shop with clothes to purchase. There’s also a sauna, gym, and bathrooms on site. There is tandem parking on s"
a year ago
"One of my favorite gyms of all time. as a beginner climber i managed to level up after a year of time at this gym. the community is top notch and a place to meet friends and other active people. genuinely such an amazing space with so many activities. the sauna is top notch and is worth the money alone. the membership is reasonable if you have an active gym life. highly recommend to beginners and to high level climbers. i love bouldering but there is ropes as well."
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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