★ 5

Staff and facility 5 stars. Gave me a quick lesson on rope usage and safety for helping my son climb on belay, and they were very patient and kind with a middle aged dad and two 10 yr olds, all of us new to climbing.

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★ 5

Been coming to this gym for close to 3 years now and it has been a blast. The walls are fun and challenging while also giving a nice variety of different routes.

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★ 5

We celebrated our son's birthday here with about 20 of his nearest and dearest friends, and Hunter and the team did an absolutely incredible job of hosting us, training the boys, and overseeing the fun that was had.

The facility itself is awesome with many bouldering and belay options, and the team made it an even better and more memorable experience by going over the top to help the boys, answer questions, and ensure a fun but safe environment.

Highly recommend The Commons on many fronts!!!

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★ 5

Yoga with Caroline on a Monday and climbing with friends on a Wednesday are my favorite weekday activities! Love the crew at the Commons

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★ 5

Love going to yoga at the commons. Maddi is my favorite. She’s got the best instructor voice and music. Always feel strong, lighter and recharged!

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★ 5

Always great classes. I've gained strength and flexibility from fantastic instructors.

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★ 5

The commons suprised me with the development of their yoga program—not only are the classes affordable, but there is a great community here. I come to the commons FOR yoga

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★ 5

I love the yoga classes at the Commons! Great quality classes available with a variety of class types based on what you are looking for, with such accessible membership pricing. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Love the yoga classes here! The most affordable yoga in the valley. All of the teachers are so great, and they have lots of styles of yoga for all skill levels. Multiple classes a day at different times. Toproping is also great here but mostly I come for yoga!

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★ 5

Love this place! Truly a gem of Boise... awesome staff and community! New routes frequently & yoga classes!!

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★ 5

The best place to climb in Boise. Amazing staff, consistent route grades, and excellent vibes!

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★ 4

Great gym, been coming here 2+ years. Top rope routes are fantastic. Some may say their routes are sand-bagged but I say they are perfect for getting you ready for routes outside that are usually way more sand-bagged. Bouldering section is small, only major reason I can’t give it 5 stars. If you like bouldering, go to Asana. Vertical View is definitely taller for some longer top rope routes and has a bigger bouldering section but the routes feel easier than at the Commons, which is why I prefer the Commons. The weight lifting area is decent but could use an update with newer equipment. Overall can’t complain too much, friendly staff..nice private member hours..great routes. Would recommend a visit to anyone visiting out of town.

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★ 5

Has a great community and scott is a legend!

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★ 5

Convenient hours and fair pricing for access to climbing, fitness area, as well as yoga. Yoga classes are challenging and there is a bulletin to post a request for a climbing partner which worked well for me.

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★ 3

Not a bad place but the front desk dude with the glasses was really pretty rude and felt clicky. Not a good look as it’s the first thing you see coming in the door.

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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 GriGri use and locking people out of their own gear preferences is just bad gym policy. I've been climbing since 2008 and never been to a gym that has this setup; an untied hanging rope should be standard and allow climbers to learn how to use the equipment by letting them do it!

The route grades seemed a bit sandbagged from what I'm use to. Different style compared to where I mostly climb in Colorado.

On another note, the gym leans hard into a particular cultural vibe. If you're bringing kids, just know the space is covered in rainbow flags and heavy-handed LGBTQ+XYZBYR blah blah messaging—very much part of the overall atmosphere. A lot of the staff give off that classic social justice warrior energy: the type who rant about capitalism and billionaires on Twitter via their iPhone, connected to Starlink, while sipping a turmeric ginger latte from Starbucks.

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★ 5

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 facility, and clearly explained how everything works.

What really stood out was the extra effort the staff made to help our group. Two employees even took the time to teach us moms how to belay the girls safely, certified that we knew what we were doing, and then set the girls loose to climb. The girls had an absolute blast, and we were invited to stay as long as we liked.

Most of us were novices, but the staff made everyone feel comfortable, welcome, and supported throughout the entire visit. We had called around to several places, and The Commons Climbing Gym gave us the best response by far—and I’m so glad we chose them. The price for our group was incredibly reasonable, much less than I expected.

Everyone left excited to return, whether with their families or on their own. I highly recommend The Commons Climbing Gym for individuals, families, and groups. It's a fantastic space with exceptional staff and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

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★ 5

I took a morning yoga class with Caitlyn and absolutely loved it. Caitlyn had a wonderful flow prepared and was accommodating of beginners/people who are out of practice. The music was also 🔥🔥 I’ll definitely be back for more yoga and to hopefully give climbing a try!

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★ 5

Super helpful and friendly staff who showed me my new therapy choice for mental health maintenance! Thank you for taking care of us veterans at the Boise VA TRC!!

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★ 5

First time here and loved it. Everyone was friendly and helpful! They even have multiple route on each auto belay so if you're riding solo you can climb quite a bit on belay.

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★ 5

Love this gym! They are so kind, have great routes + problems and are very community minded.

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★ 5

Best in boise

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Favorite climbing gym in boise, it’s got the best vibes 〰️

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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!

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Great routes / problems, great atmosphere. The best gym in town.

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★ 5

Fantastic rope setting that is the closest I've seen to outdoor grading. Not reachy (I'm 5'4"). We go to rock gyms all over the country and this is one of our favorites for ropes. Didn't boulder much here so can't comment on that part. Keep up the setting that works for short and tall people! So welcoming for beginners. They have areas to practice clipping anchor setups, doing a multipitch, and a fake rock wall that simulates outdoors for new folks.

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★ 5

Best gym in town! Great turnover on route setting.

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★ 5

First climbing gym I have been to with imitation granite rock. It's an interesting experience.

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★ 5

Simply the best 👌

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Best gym in Boise by far

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★ 5

Excellent gym, the staff are super friendly, the owner Brian is very welcoming, and the gym has a unique crack section that’s about as close to outdoor climbing as you can get. Check this place out! If I were local I would be a regular :)

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★ 5

I enjoy climbing here: the vibe is great, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the quality of the routes/boulders is top notch! I've been a member since they opened and don't plan to change.

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We were traveling with our toddler and stopped at this gym for a couple of sessions while we were in town. The staff was super friendly and welcoming and we had a great time! We only bouldered but the sport climbing looked great and we found the training room to be very well equipped too.

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★ 5

Best Climbing gym in Idaho without a doubt, Scott and the rest of the staff are all very friendly and helpful, especially for people who are new to the hobbie.

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★ 5

Friendly staff. Challenging climbing.

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This place is great! The staff was really nice, but strict with safety. All the climbs have grigris on them

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★ 5

I climb occasionally with my wife. So I don’t know enough to review this gym technically. But I can say that the vibe is so warm and welcoming. Originally tried the gym 15 minutes closer to home, but it was cold and uninviting. Staff is into it, and really want you to have a great time. Highly recommend for beginners and pros!

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Favorite gym in Boise <3

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★ 5

Great rock climbing gym with small workout room and yoga classes. I top rope and lead climb and have been super impressed with the route sets and their ratings. If you aren't prepared to go outside, go to the commons!

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★ 5

I love this gym! First off, the staff is absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, and welcoming. There is a strong sense of community that is lead by the staff and owners that carries through to the climbers. Everyone is super friendly! They have routes for every level and some really fun "natural" features to play with. I love the challenging overhangs. I feel like they do a good job preparing climbers to go outdoors compared to other gyms. They have great community events such as the Adult Climbing Club which includes an instructor to give you tips and ends with a local hard cider...can't beat that! Highly recommend

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Great gym, the friendliest staff you could ever have 10/10

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★ 5

Dropped in for some climbing while in town and had a great time! The staff was very friendly and showed me the whole gym as well as answered any and all questions. The routes are diverse and challenging. A really good gym, would highly recommend

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★ 5

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! This was the single best climbing gym experience I’ve ever had. They have a stellar section that feels like real rock (it is concrete or something rather than the plastic walls), the route setting is so interesting, the staff is more than friendly, and their gym section is all there. I wish I lived in Boise and could call this my home gym. Truly a wonderful experience going there - I can’t say enough great things about it!!

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★ 5

The Commons is unlike any climbing gym I’ve ever been to. They have created the ideal community that’s stoked on anyone who wants to climb. The staff is SO friendly and genuinely interested in your climbing pursuits. The owners are incredible people who are around regularly AND remember the climbers at their gym - beginners through experts. Great facility, people, and service!

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One of the best gyms I have been to!!!

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It's Friday, I'm in love!

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★ 5

Really fun climbs and some unique features that I haven't seen at other gyms. They have classes for multi pitch and other stuff. The routes we did were great! Will definitely be going back.

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★ 5

super awesome for my kiddo age 7, bedtime will be a breeze. Super helpful staff, Brie was amazing and was very kind and patient with us newbies.

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★ 5

Awesome place! I just went with a VA group and had an absolute blast. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

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I love climbing here. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and are always willing to talk about climbs, cruxes, or whatever you want - so that's a major plus. Then the climbs themselves are great - lots of varied options, tons of lead climbing available throughout, some awesome splitter cracks which are great practice, and they don't really suffer from grade inflation like other gyms do which is nice. And I really appreciate their commitment to the health and safety of their members. Climb here!

April 2022 Edit:
Dropping the 5 stars down to 4. This place is still awesome, and the staff are wonderful, but there's been some minor changes (for worse) since the last time I reviewed. A big one is the pricing. Prices skyrocketed in November of 2021, especially for my preferred method, the punch pass, which essentially doubled in price. Kind of forces you to either not climb there or become a member which makes it hard to be a punch pass guy who likes to climb at other gyms too but not pay multiple memberships. I don't really understand what the gym has added that warranted such a massive price increase...
My second complaint is that they no longer prorate the end of memberships. When you sign up to be a member they still prorate the beginning, so you don't pay for the half a month that you were not a member. Great. But when you cancel, they don't give you your money back for the remainder of the month you won't be climbing. In the past they did this for me when I injured my finger and couldn't climb anymore, which was great and made sense. But now, a year later I find myself moving from Boise and they won't prorate the end of my membership so I have to pay for 3 weeks of dues when I won't even be in the area. Lame. Gym is still awesome, the roped climbing is great, and the staff is sweet, just be aware of their unfortunate new policies with the $$$

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Bouldering routes were mediocre, and there were a lot of boulder bros.

I didn't do the ropes, but it looked great! If I was a top roper or lead climber I think I would have given 5 ⭐s.

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★ 5

Really lovely experience all around. The staff was super knowledgeable and kind. Quick belay training at the beginning was very helpful! We climbed for a few hours and had a wonderful time. Not too expensive for a day pass, but offer good membership deals too! While I was there another gym-goer mentioned to me that it was her favorite local climbing gym. Would highly recommend!

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★ 5

What a great place! They are focused on safety and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Many route options! Our entire family enjoyed climbing here and we will certainly be back.

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Great community and fun top roping sets. Switched over from my other gym because of the better experience and vibe.

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★ 5

The Commons does a great job of fostering community and having a welcoming environment. The routes are frequently changed so you're always finding something new to work on.
I love having autobelay routes available if I want to top rope but am by myself.

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★ 5

Love the vibe and community here. Everyone is very friendly and the staff is excellent. Great place for a boulder sesh with lots of variation and plenty of top rope/lead routes to keep you busy. Keep up the great work! :)

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★ 5

Fantastic 😌😌😌

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Great place to learn to climb and a verity of of courses to choose from. Great friendly staff❤️🤙👍

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This is a great climbing gym. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there were lots of options for both newbies and experienced climbers.

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★ 5

I really enjoyed the beginner yoga class tonight and look forward to going again!

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★ 4

Solid gym with a plethora of cool toprope routes and great amenities. Staff were friendly, however the bouldering area was lacking. If you're exclusively into bouldering you're better off at Asana but if you like ropes stuff this is the place to be.

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★ 5

best sport climbing gym i have ever climbed at. closest grades to outdoor i have experienced in a gym (half a grade off id say)

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The commons has a great variety of climbs and bouldering at a good price. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

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Visiting from out of town. A great looking gym, but I went to climb and after a quick facility tour I climbed for 10 minutes but I received a phone call and had to leave in a rush because of an emergency. I asked if I could use my day pass tomorrow instead of today since I had only done a few Boulder problems and was told nothing could be done. I understand business is business, but I was shocked at the lack of customer service and unwillingness to be flexible given a less than ideal situation.

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love this place its got everything you want in a climbing gym the staff is awesome and the equipment is great. rentals are pretty cheap to

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★ 5

Friendly staff, nice place. Came for the moonboard.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym! Plenty of rope climbing, bouldering and training areas so you never feel like you have to wait to get on a climb. The setting is spot on mix between flow classics and beta intensive puzzles that are rewarding once you unlock your sequence. I cannot say enough good things about this gym, staff and community.

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★ 5

A very impressive climbing gym. Its a great facility. The staff was absolutely friendly and knowledgeable. They have a strong sense of where most climbers are at and had very creative route setting even at the the lower levels (5.8s.) It was easy and fast to move from rope to rope.

I travel a lot for work to cities all over the US and visit all the climbing gyms in the towns I visit. This place is one of the best for the modern day boom of climbing. So sporty... so well set up. Don't visit Boise without climbing here.

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★ 5

This gym has so much to offer with incredibly friendly staff. If you want to start climbing or are already an experienced climber, The Commons has got plenty of climbing for you. Only down side is they seem to stay fairly busy, but that means you'll always have someone to belay you!

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Had the best time for my first time rock climbing, definitely going back!

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★ 5

Awesome owners and great setting! A great addition for the climbing community of Boise!

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I really liked this indoor gym, from their amazing bouldering section, their 45 foot walls with both challenging and fun courses for you to send, all the way to their amazing staff who are super helpful and friendly and give amazing beta and advice for newer climbers like myself

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★ 5

It's great to have a climbing gym back in boise. Bouldering, top rope, sport climbing, a naturalesque wall with cracks. Don't have a partner? No problem as there are three autobelay systems. Plus a workout area with squat rack and a yoga room.

Scott and the rest of staff are friendly and helpful. Good to be back

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★ 5

Had a great day of climbing at The Commons! The staff are very kind and there is an excellent variety in styles!

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Quality climbing, Quality people.

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★ 5

Excellent gym. Great for climbing and getting a workout in. Very clean as well as the staff being incredible knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

In just a few words, this gym is so friendly, helpful, affordable, and genuinely care about helping you have fun and improve as a climber. My wife and I have been climbing here since they first opened earlier this year. They gave us a great couples rate, and us no issues at all when the lockdown happened and we needed to freeze our account for a few months. There were no fees or hassles, just friendly and understanding service. My wife is also pregnant and the gym purchased their own pregnancy harness for us so that she and other pregnant mothers could still climb without having to make that investment. There’s a great weight room which I have used to replace my regular gym membership. They have incredible rope climbing and some solid bouldering as well, but the best is how much they are a “learn how to climb outside gym”. They have natural rock walls, lead climbing, and a ledge to learn multi-pitch. I’ll be a happy member here at The Commons for years to come.

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Best climbing gym in the Treasure Valley. The top roping routes are interesting and appropriately challenging. They have a different approach to bouldering, but the climbs are equally enjoyable. The staff is also super welcoming and helpful. They create a real sense of community and they care a great deal about safety. It's by far my favorite gym!

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Staff was nice and knowledgeable. Had some good challenging boulder problems.

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★ 5

Great new gym in Boise. I'm told the climbs are more accurate to real rock. Which is nice because I'll eventually transition outdoors when I've learned the ropes. Great staff, great orientation for first comers.

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My favorite place with my favorite people

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I had a great experience at the gym. It is modern and well equipped to meet anyone's needs. Awesome vibe and a very friendly atmosphere.

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★ 5

Great gym, awesome staff, and convenient location! If you want to learn how to climb or get better this is the gym for you.

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★ 5

You could not find a more welcoming, inclusive staff, something essential to introducing people to a potentially intimidating sport like rock climbing. That tone permeates into the clientele of the gym: incredibly skilled climbers with years of experience sharing climbing tips with people newer to the sport who are trying to figure out if climbing is for them. Blown away by the route options, and the tall height of the walls allows for a really great workout. Hats off to the team who put The Commons together--they've created a physical and cultural environment that could not better support rock climbing locally! Looking forward to taking my daughter with me next time to "show her the ropes."

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This gym has everything I need to get into shape for the outdoor season all while having a blast on some excellent route setting. Both the staff and the community of climbers at The Commons are welcoming and have offered me advice and encouragement to help improve my climbing skills. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone at any experience level.

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★ 5

What an awesome gym! This place has great routes and great people! The staff are great and welcoming to all! The Commons is a gym and a community! I'm so happy to have a membership here!

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This is an amazing climbing gym, with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The Commons are community focused and have created an open and welcoming environment for climbers in the Treasure Valley!

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★ 5

There are some seriously challenging routes at this gym, for both rope climbing and bouldering. A phenomenal staff and great location for locals like myself. Our community is growing rapidly...so it's nice to have a place to feel at home in our City that has changed so quickly. What a great addition to Boise's indoor climbing scene.

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★ 5

The staff are super welcoming and make you feel at home. Excellent spot to meet new folks and get a good workout!

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★ 5

Wow! Wow! Wow! Great climbing, great staff.

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★ 5

Such a cool gym! Good people, good vibes, super excited to have this facility here!

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★ 5

Staff is so friendly and helpful! The facility seriously exceeded my expectations!

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Place is still closed. Owners could add under description when they expect to open or hang a sign by the street.

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