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★ 5

Alrighty, I’ve been here 5+ years, so I think that’s enough of time for a review.

Community and people running the gym are amazing. From bouldering league to the meetups to the random couches that appeared this week, I can officially and still somewhat biasedly say this gym is top tier! Luke, Marisa, Seth, Scott, so many others I know by face (I’m sorry I’m bad with names) have all been so gracious with returning my lost phone, purse, shoes, even climbing bag, you name it over the years that I know I walk in sheepishly and they’re like “what did you lose” and help me go find it or look for it at the lost and found. It’s a great place for kids and people to learn about rock climbing. Thanks Sender One! Thanks for still allowing meetups like Ladies Climbing Coalition *shameless plug.* My few asks would be to get a coffee bar (I know tall ask with space) and more night climbing events, which are a fun way to introduce this activity to non climbers.

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★ 4

I had very high expectations for this gym and sadly it didn’t meet them. All my complaints are with the bouldering areas.
1. Why are the mats so hard?? With the height of some of these boulders, I wouldn’t even do a controlled jump down onto these mats. Committing moves near the top of the wall? Hell no.
2. What is the deal with the moonboard and tension board being so high off the ground? With dry fires and uncontrolled falls being super common on moonboard and tension board, I find this to be a safety issue, especially when combined with the hard mats. Also moonboard problems are supposed to be sit starts. You can’t do that with this setup. It also makes it easier to cut feet without dabbing, so you don’t really get an apples to apples comparison with other moonboards. They really need to raise the mats or lower the boards, mostly for safety.

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“the 18-inch height off the ground is intentional to accommodate the angles of the routes”
This makes no sense at all. Moonboard recommends a 370 mm (14in) kickboard. To have the first foothold 4 inches higher than the recommended height of the entire kickboard is wack. The 40 degree overhang angle is perfectly accommodated by a normal setup that isn’t an extra foot and a half off the ground.

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★ 5

Evan the best coach c will highly recommend him , will come again and again ! Very friendly and professional

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★ 5

Evan was extremely helpful when picking out a harness. Super cool guy

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★ 5

Great facility with friendly staff. Shout out to Evan for helping me choose the perfect harness and shoes for me. Also the place is huge so you'll never get bored

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★ 5

I was a member here for 3+ years when I lived in the area. Shout out to the early morning crew! Especially Evan and Shuto - friendly faces and great customer service.

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★ 5

Wow! What a climbing gym, huge lead climbing area and great selection of boulders - plus some really fun walls for the kids.

Was visiting LA from the UK for 36hrs and managed to squeeze a short session in - massive shout out to Evan who made me feel so welcome!

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★ 5

Clara was great for the intro to climbing class. Very knowledgable, friendly, personable, and just an overall great experience. Luke was also a great help with the speed wall.
Great gym, never seems too busy, friendly staff.

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★ 5

All of the staff at Sender One are so helpful and welcoming. Evan is a particular standout. He conducted my son’s top rope assessment and was such a pro. Evan made sure that he knew all of the techniques and gave him all the time he needed. Sender One has been one of the nicest surprises of my life. Learning to climb has been a challenge and adventure. What a nice community and what great employees. Thank you, Evan!

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★ 5

Luke is an incredible intro to climbing instructor. The facility is like Spy Kids for adults. We spent almost four hours there in one session. Also has saunas and fitness classes.

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★ 5

Can’t recommend this gym enough! All of the employees are great to work with. Evan especially went above and beyond to take care of me and my family. Sender ones feels like a homie comfortable environment. Make the stop!!

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★ 2

Van alle gyms die ik in Californië bezocht heb, was deze de meest teleurstellende. De grading voor bouldering is zo bizar, het slaat nergens op. Sommige routes zijn echt rap rap gezet om de muur vol te krijgen. Heel weinig op techniek of voeten, bijna allemaal gewoon op kracht. Niet echt tof om te boudleren dus. De prijs is ook enorm hoog. $34 voor een intro sessie boulderen!? Crazy! Let op: er zijn ook heel heel heel veel kinderen. Ik denk dat dit eerder een binnenspeeltuin is voor kinderen dan een gym voor klimmers. Jammer!

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★ 5

Awesome place. Tons of verity. Great staff.

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★ 2

Member since 2019

-1 star: The coach/staff just let the kids running wild. The coach just watch and do nothing. Someone is going to get hurt eventually. I missed though days before Covid when the coaches really focused on safety and gym etiquette.

2 stars: Doesn’t feel like a community anymore. Going to sender is almost as bad as going to 24h fitness.

3 stars: it’s ok

3 stars: rope area is big

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★ 5

Great place for kids to get into climbing. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their different locations also have different climbing set ups so its worth it to visit the other locations too. Annual package completely worth it.

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★ 3

I live close enough to go to both this location and the Lakewood one, and I can definitely say that Lakewood is significantly better for rope climbing if you're intermediate and looking for fun routes.

The routes at LAX tend to be pretty uninspired, and prioritize pure strength over technique. Most climbs below a 5.11 are extremely straight forward / up and down, and climbs in the 5.11-5.12 range are very hit or miss. A 5.11d might feel feel more akin to a 5.11a and a 5.11c might be nearly impossible to start if you're 5ft 5in in height or below and not an advanced climber.

Lakewood's rope climbs in comparison feel much more geared towards technique and feel more "short people friendly" without sacrificing interest or difficulty. However one thing that would make both gyms more interesting is if they could introduce more techniques within the 5.9 - 5.10 grades. I've definitely been to gyms where even as an intermediate climber, doing a 5.9 or below climb was enjoyable because it made one think or move a specific way, but was still beginner-friendly because it didn't require large amounts of raw power.

Overall TLDR: These gyms are nice, and offer variety if you can utilize multiple locations, however it might be worth looking into the new Class 5 if you're looking for some interesting climbs and don't need multiple locations. If Class 5 was open before we committed to the annual membership, we might have just switched to that gym.

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★ 1

Truly angry and disappointed in Sender One LAX’s recent decision to let go of their manager. As someone who’s been climbing for over 10 years, I can confidently say I’ve never seen a manager more committed to building a positive, inclusive, and thriving environment. Whoever made this call clearly has no understanding of what makes a climbing gym special. Sender One doesn’t deserve the community he help to built.

@Haylee
Thank you for your response.

I wanted to share a bit more context. After I broke my leg at Sender Westwood last year, the previous manager at LAX went above and beyond in providing support. Throughout my long recovery, he consistently checked in and made sure my visits to the gym were as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. That kind of care made a lasting impression.

My husband and I have been loyal LAX members since the gym opened, and every year we’ve chosen to purchase the annual pass. However, for the first time ever, we hesitated after hearing what happened to the manager— and we’re now seriously considering switching to Class5

The purpose of this message is to let Alice and the leadership team know just how vital the longtime, caring manager and staff have been to the Sender LAX community. These are the people we see week after week for many years— they’re the reason many of us stay.

We’re not asking for a new facility in Bella Terra or Aliso Viejo. We’re asking for continued investment in the people who’ve built something special here.

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★ 2

Sender One LAX has been shifting farther and farther away from being climbing focused ever since their premature expansion of numerous other gyms and more and more corporate policies. They pour so much staff and resources into kid's birthday party on weekends than for the climbing gym members. It's one thing to support youth climbers, it's another to dodge unsupervised kids running around the gym without any parental supervision. They also recently fired staff that wanted to cultivate a supportive environment for climbers- the one staff that always greeted everyone with an infectious positivity and enthusiasm. I'm not sure if the gym plans to replace such staff, but it's pretty obvious staff morale is low ever since (at least from what I could observe, I have not conducted any corporate surveys).
I avoided touchstone gyms initially because I wanted to support a more "local" franchise that supports the climbing community. I chose Sender One because they had big walls, great sets, and gym staff that cared at the time (2020). As they continue to swap these staff members out for corporate yes-men/women, it's pretty obvious their core clientele (aka climbers) is no longer their focus. Their training walls are outdated and redundant, gym equipment is often falling apart, gym mats are patched poorly, and membership fees continue to rise without an obvious increase of compensation to their staff and setters.
I understand profits are important, but it is getting harder and harder to understand Sender One's core values and priorities as a climbing gym.

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★ 5

What an adventure at Sender One LAX! As a first-timer, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but let me tell you, it was an absolute blast.

First off, the vibe is just right – welcoming, energy-buzzing, yet not too overwhelming. It’s the perfect spot for both beginners and seasoned climbers. My son, Xander, had been here once before, but this was my debut. And, despite being a bit of a climbing newbie, I felt right at home.

We were in Sender City, the kids’ side of the place. The routes are diverse and well-set, offering a mix of challenges that kept us engaged (and yeah, a bit sweaty). Speaking of challenges, I’m bracing myself to feel those climbs tomorrow – hello, muscle soreness! But hey, that’s part of the fun, right?

The highlight of our day, though, was meeting another family in the climbing community. Luna and her mom, Lauren, were not just fellow climbers; Luna, like Xander, also has Type 1. They were both there to celebrate their birthdays! We always love seeing a fellow T1D in the wild. First time we’ve met one with the same birthday as Xandy though. It’s moments like these that make places like Sender One more than just a climbing gym – it’s a spot where connections are made.

If you’re thinking of trying out rock climbing, or if you’re a seasoned climber looking for a great community, this is the place to be. Who knows, you might just bump into some amazing people or find a new passion. We’ll definitely be back – with each visit, Xander and I are determined to climb a little bit higher!

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★ 5

I visited this location a few days ago it was so much fun and the manager Troy was such a big help with the experience and made the visit better. He really took the time to help us and give us a tour of the club. I would most definitely come back!!

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★ 5

Sender One is hands-down one of the best climbing gyms around. It’s a premier facility- spacious, well-designed, and filled with a wide range of creative, challenging routes that are regularly reset to keep things fresh. The gym is always immaculately clean and well-organized, which makes every visit a pleasure.

The staff is top-notch- friendly, professional, and super supportive. My son is on the comp team, and the experience has been incredible for him. The coaching is outstanding, and the community vibe is welcoming and motivating. He’s grown so much as a climber and athlete since joining.

For those just starting out, Sender One also offers excellent intro classes, as well as a fully equipped fitness gym and yoga classes- making it a true all-in-one facility for both body and mind.

Whether you’re new to climbing or have been at it for years, Sender One LAX is the place to be. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Pay no mind to the blowhards and weenies posting negative reviews. Lack of parking is the only real issue, and only at rush hour. It's LA lol.

Otherwise it's the best gym in the general area, yoga schedule is great, sauna is clean and pretty hot. Compare to Cliffs where the sauna is stinky and barely warm.

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★ 5

Great location! Ever was the best and I couldn’t have had a better intro to climbing class with her :). Highly recommend this gym.

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★ 5

Oh my goodness I love this gym! From the MASSIVE lead walls to the variety of boulders, different boards, even a cute little reading nook? Like stop that was so cute. Thank you so much! I very much enjoyed climbing here and shout out to the staff that were incredibly sweet and attentive. Not only was the front desk staff awesome, I saw other staff dusting most of the time I was climbing there, I know how chalky climbing gyms get so gold stars all around ⭐️

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★ 5

Always have a great time at this Sender one location! 😊 Very friendly staffs and clean and spacious facilities. Seriously the best climbing gym I’ve been to!

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★ 5

One of my favorite climbing gyms, a wide variety of climbs available for both beginners and advanced climbers. There’s two floors of bouldering with top rope, lead climbing and a speed climbing wall. I’ve taken two classes here and the instructors are amazing, Keigin taught me to crack climb and Marisa taught me how to Lead Climb. I highly recommend their classes to anyone looking to get started climbing or advance their skills.

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★ 5

We had fun with our son.
Definitely coming back. 😊

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★ 5

This was my first climbing gym ever and it has become my standard for what climbing gyms should be.

Everything always feels clean, safe, and well-maintained. Parking is free out in the lot or in the street (but beware the 10pm cut off). The instructors are friendly and helpful. There are many top line routes, a speed training section, two levels of bouldering, and even a kids party section.

The crowd is diverse, of all skill-levels and there are definitely pros/regulars that are amazing to watch. As a beginner, I didn't feel intimidated. There's a big emphasis on community here too, with meetups, social nights, and they also just hosted a Paralympic climbing event. They offer yoga classes too.

I also enjoy the gym area where I can get some cardio and basic weights in. Locker rooms have showers and a sauna. Overall, a top-notch gym!

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★ 5

Troy was great to work with. Incredibly kind and helpful when signing in. Great gym with a plethora of climbs. I highly recommend checking Sender one (LAX) out.

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★ 2

Rude guy behind the counter. Said he couldn't find my waiver and told me to move aside. Other staff member found it immediately. Rude guy seems to have some mental issues. Climbing was fun though.

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★ 5

First time in a climbing center in 20+ years, brought our 5 year old here today for Sender City and she loved it. The back to school deal is awesome, we will be back and hope to get some grown up climbing in too.

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★ 5

One of the best gyms. Cleanest nicest bathrooms I've ever seen. Large showers. 60ft wall. aside from being near the airport with nothing else nearby, they do have plenty of parking. Do not pass this place up if you are in the area.

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★ 5

I don't live near Sender One LAX but wish I did! The climbs here are challenging but rewarding, and the top rope area is way taller than other gyms.
Very spacious and relaxed environment. Staff are friendly and are great at hosting events. Shout out to Troy who did my belay test despite the influx of people, and was very encouraging.

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★ 5

It's one of the best climbing places especially for lead/top-rope and its facilities. Ranging from yoga to sauna and a full workout gym, this place provides you everything you need including the climbing and bouldering.

The staff is super nice and friendly and always willing to lend a hand and help. The events they have are super fun and inclusive. The sauna is very hot and great and the services they provide is very good for the monthly payment you make compared to other regular gyms or even yoga studios.

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★ 5

Staff are always so friendly and welcoming here. Facility is very secure and clean. And >90% of the routes are both technical and fun

Just took the accelerated lead climbing class with Keegan and thought it was 10/10

Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area

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★ 5

Worth it!!

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★ 3

Was so excited to climb here. I’m from out of town and only here for one day. I show up and they are closed for the 4th of July at 10am. On google it shows they are open. All other gyms in the area had updated hours for the 4th but not here. Disappointed.

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★ 5

Great gym. I took a lead test, which went by reasonably fast, but still cost me around 40 minutes all in all. It's free, however, and you don't have to schedule it or anything. Great for a visiting climber like me.

The really high walls (requiring a 45m rope) will get you pumped. Nice route-setting and quite a lot of routes, most for toproping, but you can lead most of these as well. Quite extensive bouldering area as well.

I'll be back here, even if I am just flying through LAX, as it is super close.

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★ 4

Love this gym and have been coming for years. Whether you’re looking for a quick workout sesh in the gym or full on climbing on one of the many walls, this gym has it all including a well appreciated sauna. The staff are also very nice and always helpful. I also very much enjoy all the yoga classes included in the membership.

Of all the many positives this gym has to offer there’s only one complaint and that’s cleanliness. The bathrooms appear to rarely get deep cleans including the sauna. The gym area is also lacking in the clean department but overall the climbing areas are acceptable. With this one improvement I believe the overall quality of the gym would greatly be improved.

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★ 5

Purchased the 5 times pass for my kid, he loved it. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place!

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★ 5

Large climbing gym with boulder walls and lead climbing. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and bouldered. The bathrooms are spacious and there are showers. The gym has a fair amount of equipment. Parking is available around the building (one way street) but if it’s full, there’s plenty of street parking as well. There’s a good mix of beginner as well as harder routes, but I felt that even the V0s and V1s were a bit spicy. You need to sign a waiver online beforehand. There are Groupons available for climbing classes which include a gym pass.

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★ 5

Nice climbing gym but more for top rope

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★ 5

Great place. Wether you are looking for fund day or a place for kids Birthday party this is a great place. Most kids have a lot of fun and enjoy their time. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They are very reasonably priced and have great packages.

The only down side is the 2 time slide rule weather they are busy or not which does not make sense. When they are not busy, the staff is standing there doing nothing, it make sense to allow the kids to use the slide more 2 times. Just my opinion.

I have climbed my self a few times and it is a lot of fun and is a workout.

In my opinion this is the breakdown. Although because of the sliding rule they really deserve a 4 but I am giving them a 5 anyways.

5 For the venue
5 for Staff
2 for the Slide rule

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★ 4

What makes this place phenomenal is that there are two floors of bouldering. The 2nd level bouldering area is under the same high ceiling as the tall climbing walls, so the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic.

Down side is that the afternoons are overwhelmed with after school youths climbing whenever and wherever they please.

The biggest downside to me is that the original clock that was up at an optimally visible location (for bouldering and system board areas) was moved to a much less convenient location where one cannot quickly glance at the time.

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★ 5

Fun place to climb. Staff is great and they allow you to have a good time!

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★ 5

Really cool Rock climbing place with a gym and kids area... Place is massive!

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★ 5

The Sender City is quite a joyful place for beginner kids. The stuff is also nice and helpful.

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★ 5

Place is very clean and workers are very nice. got belay certified quickly, made some friends who I practiced both top rope and unclipping during the lead. I also tried sped wall for the first time. All in all, one of my greatest climbing experiences.

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★ 5

Best indoor climbing spot in SoCal! Top notch world class! Great spot to spend the entire day.

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★ 5

This was very good!!!!!I went climbing and got approximately 18 points

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★ 5

Stopped in on a road trip + was so grateful to have- great setting, got us in for a lead test, all the staff seemed super chill and reasonable. Showers were super nice as well!!

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★ 5

Friendly staff, clean, great setting. Not a fan of the grigri only top roping and hard to bring a lead rope while traveling but had a good time bringing family on vacation.

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★ 5

Huge climbing facility, wide selection of sport climbing routes and bouldering problems. Well lit and clean, the staff are very professional and friendly. Overall the grades are harder than the local gyms.

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★ 5

Pretty pricy for a day pass ($32 after tax) but the facility is fantastic. Probably about a hundred bouldering routes, and fairly tall too with many reaching 15 feet. Didn’t have a chance to climb the lead or toprope walls but they look great. Supposedly they’re only 50 feet but I swear the lead wall looks like it’s taller than that. Would go again

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★ 5

A great climbing gym with a variety of amenities and yoga classes. The staff and members are super friendly!

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★ 1

Worst customer service award goes to Haylee at the front desk. She was condescending and rude. I will never to go back to this place again.

A message to Haylee: Don’t work in customer service if you can’t be pleasant, courteous and personable. Leave your attitude at home.

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★ 5

Been climbing here for a little over 3 years and I’ve never had a bad experience. The staff is awesome and the climbs are always great. 10/10

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★ 5

Love it!
Not only climbing gym but including fitness & yoga!
Free car park and near by LAX airport

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★ 5

I've been climbing here for over a year.
There are a variety of routes that are updated regularly, and there is always something for you no matter your level.
And the classes help a lot improving my climbing skills. I took the boulder foundation a while ago and learned a great deal of techniques like flagging, stemming, mantling, etc. Also I took the lead class a month ago, and Stella has been such a great teacher to get you over the fear of falling.
Grateful I started my climbing journey here and will definitely continue for the time to come.

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★ 5

I love this place. I make a new friend every time i climb. Also the staff members are super responsive, helpful and friendly!

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★ 5

Came here on a whim with a mixed bag of friends and family for an intro class and Sender City. Our group ranged in age from 6-57. Sean was our instructor and did a great job of explaining things clearly so that a bunch of newbs could climb safely. The crew is super friendly and encouraging. I look forward to my next visit.

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★ 1

traveled really far just to try this place and was turned away at the door because they won’t accept my groupon for the climbing class which specifically includes a day pass. gym was closing early apparently and i didn’t have time to stay for the class. obviously some bureaucratic policies at play. most disappointing experience i’ve had at any gym on any continent and as an extra insult, the most expensive day pass i’ve ever seen which makes the groupon deal feel extra slimy.

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★ 5

Excellent gym! We loved it.

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★ 5

nice

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★ 5

Perfect place to refresh. Staff member was very friendly and kind. I loved the sauna.

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★ 5

Loved our first time climbing here! We got a very comprehensive lesson using their rental gear, and if we come back soon enough we can get our belaying card as long as we retain what we were taught. Then we could climb as long as we wanted after the lesson. They have a huge variety of routes (bouldering, top rope, and sport) and a VERY tall climbing wall! Great experience.

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Great gym for ropes and bouldering. Started as a toddler climber here and now I can't like any other gym haha

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★ 5

Great climbing, friendly staff, and a welcoming community of climbers!

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★ 5

Happiness is listening to the Quran👌🏼

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★ 4

Top tier indoor rock climbing in Southern Californian with multiple locations and a combination of ropes, bouldering, and training walls. Not to mention a kids’ area, yoga, and a solid gym for post-climb training. Wish they would reset rope routes more often!

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★ 5

I stopped here before my flight out of LAX and it was the best! Plenty of bouldering problems, cardio equipment, and free wifi.

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★ 5

First time visiting and I already love the place~ The staff was very nice, particularly Eric and Haylee who were super helpful throughout the entire experience. I didn't like the walkthrough for safety procedures, not because of any fault of the staff, but just because I'm an impatient dork and Haylee was exceptionally thorough. So thorough that she left us without a single question worth asking! She did an amazing job, is what I mean to say. My friend and I both felt welcome and well informed and we climbed until our arms gave out. Overall, I enjoyed it and will be coming back the next chance I get!

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★ 4

Friendly staff , lots of space for gym and warming up .
Walls for lead and top rope look truly spectacular.
Boulder wise , I find them a tad unbalanced compared to boulder only gyms and a bit boring .
Route setters have made an effort to set up lots of V0-V2s for learning techniques but they occupy most of the vertical walls leaving the rest of higher Vs on the overhang sections .
A traverse would have also been a nice addition .
Apart from that definitely solid routes .

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★ 4

Great gym — I love the setting here, especially on the slab/vertical walls, but no one was wearing masks and I didn’t see people’s vaccine status being checked. Didn’t feel safe and left early

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★ 5

Great facility!

Update. Been coming for 3 years and the place is still great! The staff are helpful and friendly, the gym is well maintained, and my son loves the youth program.

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★ 1

Me and my girlfriend were excited to go Sender One for the first time since rock climbing interests us. We were waiting on line waiting to get helped and the only female receptionist there was just skipping us and helping out everyone that was walking in. We had to get real close for her to realize that we needed help. We had trouble with our Groupon so we didn’t end up purchasing anything. We came back a couple minutes after to ask some questions about their prices and that same receptionist was giving us a very dirty look like she didn’t want us to be in there. Never returning back. Horrible service. Felt discriminated.

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★ 5

I’ve been climbing at Sender One since 2017 and it’s been an amazing experience. I was new to climbing at the time, but never did I feel judged or anything for not knowing what I was doing lol. Since then I ended up working there during college bc I liked it so much!

The staff are always extremely friendly and they’ve become my community, and some my friends.

The bouldering, lead, and top rope options are always really solid. The middle large lead wall called “the torch” is an amazing section that is great for training for outdoor big rock.

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★ 5

One of the best rock climbing gyms!! Has everything that you need for training. A lot of space and equipment. Super friendly staff.

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★ 5

Awesome community, facility, and sauna

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★ 5

Nice gym with a variety of climbing/fitness disciplines. Lead, top rope, bouldering, it’s all here. Also has a kids area (Sender City), gym, etc.

Friendly staff too!

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★ 5

Sender One LAX is a serious, tall, and cavernous indoor climbing gym.
With multiple climbing walls and forms.
The also have an okay gym area and an excellent separate children’s area.
Additionally, the gym sells snacks and shirts and has shoes for rent or purchase.

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★ 5

Love this place

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This place is awesome and love it however my negative review is because I quit my membership during the covid pandemic (which they said they they wouldn’t charge during). Now I have been noticing $10 holding charges each month during pandemic (yeah its still going on in LA) yet I havent been going to gym and just noticed this randomly going back multiple months without approval. I emailed them several months that i quit and remove my credit card. But these shady charges keep coming through. Shame that business practices get in the way of a great facility.

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★ 5

This place is awesome. This was my first time ever doing this and the staff members were super helpful. They gave us a tour of the place and gave their recommendations on where/how to start for someone whose never been there. I will definitely be coming back with my kids.

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Amazing climbing spot

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Great rock gym! Feels like Chuck E Cheese— tons of fun and people everywhere. Excellent place to go if you don’t know anything about climbing!

The staff are very helpful and are sure to correct you if they think you’re in danger of breaking one of the many safety rules. A great place for beginners indeed.

Routes are often long, somewhat gymnastic, and have predictable movement patterns. Fight the burn! The rope routes don’t change too often (most seem to last 1-2 months), which is nice for those of us who travel but want to “get the send” before routes change!

One downside though is the atrocious parking situation. Plan on circling the building numerous times, or get lucky. Apparently the $$$ membership doesn’t cover parking too...

Can’t have it all I suppose!

EDIT:
The scene at this rock gym is better suited for entertainment and child bday parties than it is for outdoor training...

If you’re serious about climbing and live in the area, read between the lines: this probably isn’t the gym for you. Unfortunately, it’s also probably your best option... for now.

Or just go to LA Fitness! It’s certainly more affordable.

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★ 1

No parking, closing to members for multiple days straight for comps, expensive, climbs are way soft (8 grades softer than outside), requiring auto lock belay device, but i guess they do have good climbing for a gym.

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★ 5

Such an awesome, WELCOMING community of climbing enthusiasts of all experience levels. In addition to the amazing climbing/bouldering facilities (for kids too!), Sender One offers a variety of yoga classes (+ fitness facilities) so members can diversify their workouts.

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Thank you LA staff- so welcoming! Russ

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這家在LAX附近的攀岩館，實在是非常的大間！而且設備超級到位！每條路線只用同一種顏色的岩塊，所以完全不會有爬到困惑的情況。而且路線卡上也清楚的標示資訊，此條路線可否leading或只能top-rope。如果喜歡爬top-rope的人，來這裡一定會很開心，因為幾乎一百條路線都已經架好繩子，而且連確保器grigri和安全鉤環都已經裝好在繩子上（不能使用自己的確保器），你只要帶一條安全吊帶、攀岩鞋、粉袋來就可以爬。

這家的抱石場雖然不大，但也勉強夠用，畢竟這家是以上攀為主，抱石為輔的攀岩館。另外還有一些健身器材、淋浴間等。

能有這麼好的岩館真的讓人羨慕！聽說還有兩個新岩館正在準備開幕！洛杉磯岩友實在是太幸福了～

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★ 5

This place is freaking amazing

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★ 5

Been there a year and it feels like a home away from home and not a business enterprise. The staff feel like family and the climbing is unlimited. It all starts with the authentic owners, Wes, Wes, and Alice whom are passionate climbers and empowering team builders.

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★ 5

The staff here is excellent! Especially Felix! We came in trying to show my three year old nephew a good first climbing experience. He told me he takes his nephews climbing too and gave us a free guest pass to show our little guy around. Thanks again felix! And the entire staff is helpful here as well! Furthermore it’s just an amazing facility that has everything one would need including bouldering, top rope, lead walls, extensive training area, and a good square footage of general gym machines. Kids area is excellent

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Excellent gym for lead climbing

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A month ago a review was posted talking about how the sinks are not working properly and they are still not fixed. It shows how low priority maintenance and cleanliness are at sender one. Bathrooms are gross here with black gunk in showers and rarely filled soap dispensers.

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★ 5

My little three year old cannot get enough of this place. It has helped her build confidence and strength.

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The first thing you see when entering the gym is striking lead wall, “the torch”, tall and overhanging - an excellent tool to build power-endurance. But that’s about all there is good about the gym while shortcomings are many, I’ll arrange them in the order of inconvenience they represent.
1. Lack of parking. As of the end of July 2019, when a neighboring office told SenderOne to stop using and abusing their parking lot, you’re likely to find yourself driving around waiting for someone to depart. This is especially inconvenient in the evening - the busiest time and if you park in the street, which is also not easy, you’ll have to leave before 10pm if you don’t want to get a parking ticket.
2. Plastic floor cover in climbing areas. It’s bad for two reasons: leaves all the dust hanging in the air and gets the soles of your feet black, even if you’re wearing flip-flops. This plastic cover is the main reason why you end your day coughing out gray goo while trying to get your feet clean. Gyms that use carpet in climbing areas are way better in this sense.
3. Poor bouldering walls and poor footholds in bouldering areas. The walls are short are the area is small, the combo that does not facilitate great training. And the footholds: dear route setters, in bouldering, plastic holds without a pronounced edge get polished within a couple of days turning routes into skating ground. How fun it is - to see your foot flying off a polished decal getting abrasions on your legs and busting your shoulder or a finger at the same time!
4. Stingy management. It shows in many details: all the prices are higher than anywhere else, shortage of locker room closets that will force you to change in your car (provided you managed to find parking), press and hold water taps in locker rooms and so on. Seriously, having to keep pressing that damn lever on water tap to wash your hands doesn’t feel right in the gym that charges $89 a month.

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★ 5

Finally got to cross this off my bucket list. Although I may have found a new hobby. Took the hour session Intro to climbing class. I would recommend everyone do so before starting out on the floor.

I thought I could get away without taking this beginning class. Like how hard could it be to climb, but no, spend the money. They sometimes have a Groupon if you're tight on cash.

The instructor will show you how to properly tie an 8/ fishermen's knot, how to belay and other tips you will need to be safe while climbing. These are all life saving safety precautions, so please don't try to skip this session.

After, the hour beginning session, they will allow you to climb with a partner at no time frame. Went with a friend and we took the hour session then stayed 3 hours more to climb. We had so much fun and tried some of the other levels.

Other tips, I would suggest to get there 15/20 minutes early, as I went during a busy time, so it took about 5 minutes to find parking. There is parking located all around the building and on the street. You will also need time to sign a waiver and put on climbing shoes that they provided as part of that fee.

One more thing, loved the staff and the instructor. All very nice! The instructor was very attentive, upbeat and made sure we properly were retaining the material before he let us climb on our own.
Would recommend this class to all and can't wait to go back and climb!

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Great for lead climbing. Top roping can be frustrating with a ton of kids running around and in front of you when belaying. If they could keep the kids in a separate area, would have joined but opted for Cliffs of Id instead.

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★ 5

Great place and very friendly, helpful staff. 👌

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★ 5

I've been to a few gyms across LA, Denver, and Las Vegas, and Sender One is my favorite. Nice (and tall!) facility with super friendly staff. TR/Lead and bouldering walls are rotated often enough that I don't get bored, and I go around 3 times a week lately. I've been liking the yoga and core classes.

Small complaint is using iPads to sign forms and waivers. They suck and take forever - I don't know why this is a trend. Get some keyboards! : D

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★ 5

Great climbing gym, best one in the area for top rope/lead. Nice facilities as well with a workout area, showers and towels/shampoo, and also a sauna. Wish there were more like it in the area.

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Hands down the best gym for rope climbing in LA. Tall walls, variety of climbing - lots of overhang/vertical climbing, but also a few slab/stem/arete sections as well. Routes are set fairly often - I go about 3 times a week and between ropes and bouldering, there's only a few days a month that I run out of new climbs.

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This place is amazing. The walls are the highest of any gym I've been to so far and the routes are fun. Great way to build climbing endurance.

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★ 5

My favorite gym in the world. Big indoor walls for top rope and lead. Spacious sauna. Well maintained and new.

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★ 5

Great facilities, one of the best

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★ 5

Great place to learn top climbing. Connor was a superb instructor and I felt completely prepared as both the climber and belayer once the intro class was done.

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★ 5

Top rope here is definitely better than their bouldering, but man is this facility impressive. I'm a Touchstone guy, but I'll still drop dollars to come here for an occasional session. Don't get the impression that the community around the gym is as tight know as some other gyms, but I've also only been here 5 times; might be sample bias

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★ 5

I'm a member here and visit 2-3 times a week. The size of the facility, parking, and the accessibility are what make it stand out. One of the better rope gyms in the US (have visited 20+). Route setting is consistent in quality, and offers great grade spread on the lead walls. Lead sessions here almost feel like a day at the crag. Very happy to have this as a home gym.

I think the boulder setting could be improved. Embracing volumes would enhance the setters ability to create diversity of movement, and trend away from a focus on difficulty through power - toward difficulty through complexity. The grade spread seems off, too. In sum: it's not bad by any means, but somewhat repetive and, overall, a far cry from world class. I get a lot more from boulder sessions in many other gyms I've been to.

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★ 5

So we have been to two parties at this venue. Extremely organized really safe and my daughter who before she attended was scared to climb anything. As you can see from the photos girl power!!! Shines through in this venue. It appeals to all ages including Grandparents who stand around and supervise!!!! A real hit will be using it for my summer campers next year.

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★ 5

So much fun!!!! Not my usual choice of activity, but everyone was so nice and encouraging and I really had a lotta fun! Thanks!!!

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★ 5

Came on a 3 day visit to LA and had to check out Sender One. This is the best climbing gym I've gone to in the last 10yrs. I climb a lot in the Phoenix metro area and we have nothing that even compares. The 2-level bouldering area is solid fun and you can practice topping out on the second level. There's a whole area dedicated to training with hang boards and campus boards. But the main and most fun feature is their 60+ ft walls for ropes. The rope area is excellent. You normally can't find walls this tall unless you climb outside. You will need a lead cert to fully enjoy it though, but still there are plenty of TR routes that are plenty tall. There's also a workout area and daily yoga classes (comes with your day pass) and a crazy looking kid area that I'd want to go in myself (gotta pay extra for that). The gym layout, natural lighting, and attention to details really make it very enjoyable. I ended up going back the next day.
Price of day pass was pretty steep, but it was so much fun I'm looking forward to coming back with my AZ climbing crew.

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★ 5

Go-to climbing gym in LA. Clean with lots of great routes although the route ratings seem pretty soft.

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★ 5

Fun Fun Fun! Why not add pilates??

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Good staff.

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★ 5

Love climbing here. Great selection of Bouldering, top, and lead climbs. Staff is greatly interested in their jobs and work hard.

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★ 5

This gym is great if you're looking for roped climbing. If you want to boulder and come frequently, you might run out of routes (at your level) as the number of bouldering routes is small (at least compared to Cliffs of Id in Culver City, where I am a member).

The facility is nice and they have a dedicated kids area, though it costs a fair amount. Unfortunately, kids under 12 do not climb for free, as they do at Cliffs of Id.

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★ 5

I love this place! Every time I go everyone is so pleasant and everyone is having a great time. There's a lot of diversity in the courses and a separate area for those seeking just to do some training.

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★ 5

Been a member with Sender for a few years now, been very happy with it. It's a bit pricier than some other gyms, but the quality of the facilities is excellent.

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★ 4

Good gym with hard problems.

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One of the best climbing gyms on the west coast, after visiting more than 20 different ones. Top roping, lead climbing, and bouldering are all strong here. Everything is clean (no greasy holds). Also like the hand scanner at the sender gyms.

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This is a world class gym and it shows. I am happily a member, using the climbing, exercise area, and shower/sauna facilities as well.

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Kids had a blast

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Great space

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This place is huge! So much variety and different styles of rock climbing! Not to mention the full gym and friendly staff!! Great experience :)

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★ 5

Absolutely awesome gym. Climb, Lyft, run, sauna, win!

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★ 4

big but expensive, not really worth the money but there are no other choices

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★ 5

Awesome. Interesting boulder problems.

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I have been climbing here for about 3 weeks now and it's one of the best indoor climbing walls I've been on. They have tons of well set routes for all levels, and the place is big enough where even if there is a lot of people there you'll have no problem finding a route for yourself to climb.
Their bouldering is very extensive and hold plenty of routes ranging from beginner to professional.
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly if you have any questions or concerns regarding the facility.
Overall I would recommend sender one to any of my climbing friends who want to get in a great indoor climb.

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★ 5

It's amazing. The climbing walls are really tall. They change them up often. You can lead or top rope be the bouldering is fantastic. There's a gym also. The yoga is great. The gym is very well equipped. Opens at 6am. It's the best.

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★ 5

This place is great! It has great climbing walls, great for kids, and staff are awesome!

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Huge climbing gym with big walls that require big, BIG... Workout balls because the problems are so long and well thought out you're bound to get tired and full of a sense of accomplishment.

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The absolute best climbing gym that I have ever been to. And certainly the only climbing gym in Los Angeles that has a full-on kids climbing area!

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★ 4

Awesome place with beautiful and impressive walls, the boulder part is not the biggest but there are plenty of problems for all levels. When it comes to ropes is the best gym I have been in LA so far and like all climbing gyms the vibes and atmosphere are great. Don't be intimidated if it is your first time :)

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Fun for the kids

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Awesome

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great indoor gym with a lot of bouldering and long sport routes, a bit expensive 24$ for a day pass

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This gym has some tall walls. The top rope area is huge! Keep in mind that you are obliged to use a GriGri here and bring your own rope in order to lead.

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Great gym. Parking sucks.

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Walls are huge! A wide variety of top rope and lead routes available. There's 2 floors for bouldering and a diverse number of campus/boards that can change incline grades. Theres a wide assortment of workout machines and instruments.This gym has it all!

From your friendly Adventure 16 member,
Joe Flores

PS They have a freaking sweet sauna setup! 🤙🏼

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Wow. Very impressive facility.

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