About The Commons Climbing Gym
The Commons Climbing Gym is a climbing gym in Boise, ID , rated 4.8 out of 5 by 126 families. It's one of indoor kids activities worth knowing about when you're planning a day out with the kids.
What parents say
"From the moment I first called The Commons Climbing Gym, the staff was incredibly responsive and friendly. Kellina, in particular, was amazing—so helpful and informative. She got our Girl Scout troop scheduled right away and was patient and cheerful every time I reached out with follow-up questions, whether by phone or email. The gym graciously welcomed our group of 11 Girl Scouts and 10 moms on a Tuesday afternoon, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. As soon as we walked in, the entire staff made us feel at home. They got us all geared up, gave us a thorough tour of the facil"
3 weeks ago
"Visited from out of town and… yikes. First off, the gym requires the use of GriGri belay devices on every rope. Each top rope is pre-tied with a figure-eight knot and permanently clipped into a supplied GriGri. In my opinion, this is a terrible practice. Climbers should be tying their own knots—every time. Pre-tied ropes like this can lead to inattentive belaying and a false sense of security. You're forced to trust both the knot and the device, sight unseen. I personally prefer using my ATC and wasn't allowed to. Not being given a choice is frustrating and, frankly, unnecessary. Mandating Gr"
3 weeks ago
"Best climbing gym in Boise! Extremely welcoming to all abilities of climbers and LGBTQ+ friendly! Down to earth vibe, not a drop of pretentiousness! Rad routes and yoga classes! Such a convenient location, close to downtown. Also, locally owned… what more could you ask for? Love The Commons!"
3 months ago
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