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I CANNOT stress how amazing this gym is! The people are friendly, the walls are difficult, the owners are very kind and everything is priced fairly for a lone business! If you and your family are looking for fun, make sure to take a stop here at Roca, especially during the competitions!!

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I want to express my appreciation for ROCA staff and the owners. They go above and beyond to make climbing accessible to everyone. I work at a non-profit that supports adults with disabilities. Monthly, ROCA invites our group in while they are closed so that the people we serve can learn to climb. We pay a small fee, which by no means covers the staff time that they put into supporting our group. They purchase adaptive equipment and are constantly thinking of new ways to make climbing accessible to people of all abilities. They encourage us to side climb so that we can support the person as they make their way up the wall. The memories that I have made at ROCA with our supported people are so meaningful. There is nothing more beautiful than someone that thought they would never climb, due to mobility, making it to the top of the wall. I get the pleasure of seeing true joy in their eyes. At ROCA, there are no barriers.

The staff are humble and kind. They do not work with our group to make money. They do it because they want to make an impact on each person’s life.

I cannot express my gratitude enough to Jeremy, Karen, Sarah, Brock, Berrick, Daniel, and all others that have volunteered their time. They are wonderful humans.

Support ROCA. They exemplify what community is in Rochester.

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★ 5

Our family loves ROCA! The staff are the best, and everyone there is super friendly!

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★ 5

My girlfriend and I are really new to rock climbing. We did our first climbs at the walls in the Mall of America and really wanted to try it again. We had a fantastic time, and this really cemented in our apprication for the hobby. 10/10 I do plan on recommending to other people!

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Place is clean nice staff but the routes are almost impossible, every route is atleast a 5.9+, horrible hand and foot placement

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★ 5

Friendly and welcoming staff, incredible setting and comfortable and cozy place to climb! Can't ask for much more from a climbing gym. Thank you!

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★ 5

The staff is awesome, relaxed and helpful. Many climbs and a fitness area, yoga a few times a week. Lots of runs and great for little kids.

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★ 5

This was a visit with a group - one of the group was a member...
The experience was fantastic and so much fun! I was a first time rock climber. Owners and staff were well trained, watched the climbers closely, were great instructors, and overall it was a very safe experience. I thought prices were reasonable for such a great experience!

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★ 5

Daniel was very nice very good help! Thanks

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★ 5

I've been climbing for about a year and this gym is so friendly and nice. I love climbing here!

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★ 4

Super fun little gym; best option for ropes in MN! Route setting was great; good selection of new, modern climbing holds, and friendly staff. Would recommend and will be back.

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★ 5

I go everyday basically, amazing experience and amazing staff. Really good rock walls.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym, very glad it is here in Rochester. I used to live out west and hike and climb outdoors. My climbing gym experience is in Utah, Kansas, and Wisconsin. Roca offers a good mix of routes and variety of features such as cracks, corners, aretes, and overhangs that help to build towards outdoor skills in natural settings. While there is not much bouldering, there are many routes that are nice to practice and grow on. My least favorite climb gyms are where routes are all either too easy or too advanced. I also like that there are numerous setters. At one gym in KS most of the routes were set by one guy who tended to repeat himself with holds and moves. Check it out. This will be a welcoming climb gym for newcomers.

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★ 5

Love this climbing. Great route setting. Amazing staff. Amazing community!

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★ 5

Lots of auto belays and kid friendly. Can get busy on the weekends.

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★ 5

Love this place!

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★ 5

I come here for work and have a punch card membership.
Everything about this place is fantastic. Wide variety of routes and difficulties. Gym is very accommodating to people's climbing abilities. Great customer service; Staff are never to busy to answer questions. Just a very cool and welcoming environment. I highly recommend ROCA.

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First time and we are smitten!
Great place and friendly staff!

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★ 2

Good access to autobelays. Would not recommend for lead climbing

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Muy divertido!!!

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Hands down the worst gym I’ve ever had the displeasure of climbing at. Everything implemented into this gym is below industry standards. Quality of the equipment is literal bottom bucket of the industry in desperate need of replacement, and to top it off the walls are short.

Gauging from their memberships being on sale, trading of memberships for route setting, frayed ropes, antiquated lead walls and anchors, and INSANELY low quality bouldering mats (no surprise a kid broke his arm there a few weeks ago), it’s safe to say this gym is seriously hurting financially.

Owner brags about his extensive experience - all of which is in the Midwest and it’s clear he is completely out of touch with climbing in the 21st century.

We can only hope that a standup person with actual climbing experience purchases this liability (not an asset) and gives Rochester a real climbing gym. Too bad they can’t find a buyer (no surprise).

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★ 5

Great place and wonderful staff. My son is doing the Rock Warrior course and loves it. I highly recommend!

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★ 5

Fantastic climbing gym. I have been a member here for 7 years and have loved every second of it. The owners and staff are -absolutely fantastic, the community is amazing, and the facility is top notch. I have climbed at over 15 gyms across the country, and genuinely can say the at Roca is one of the best I have been to.

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I feel obligated to comment on a recent review of Roca. As a long-time member and climber, I believe it's important to share a balanced perspective. Roca is a fantastic climbing gym with an exceptional community, unlike any I’ve experienced in my six years here and the 50+ gyms I’ve visited worldwide including the gyms I currently climb at while living in Salt Lake City.
Regarding the incident mentioned, I was present and observed the individuals acting incredibly rude and confrontational towards staff members who were simply enforcing standard policies. Their behavior was immature and involved unnecessary swearing and aggression from the very start. It's unfortunate that their dissatisfaction led to such a harsh review, as it doesn’t reflect the welcoming and inclusive enviorment that Roca genuinely offers.
In my extensive climbing experience, I’ve found Roca’s facilities to be safe and well-maintained, contrary to what was implied. The staff are dedicated and professional, and it's disappointing to see them subjected to unwarranted criticism. Roca doesn’t deserve to be disparaged by a few individuals throwing a fit because they didn't get their way.

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This gym is a disappointment to the climbing community. Traditionally, the climbing community is a supportive, welcoming place, and it’s unfortunate that Rochester’s only gym is run by someone with an impolite, unpleasant, and hostile personality. The owner has proven himself to be misogynistic, egotistical, and dismissive of legitimate safety concerns. As for the gym itself, Roca is a low-tier establishment with poor quality equipment. I recently saw another one star review regarding a child being injured here, and I'm certain it was due to Roca's inferior standards for equipment. If another climbing gym were to open within a 30-mile radius of Rochester, I have no doubt Roca would be run out of business tomorrow.

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My son just ended up with a cast on his wrist at ROCA summer camp (2024) during the first week of his summer because the staff let kids to participate in climbing games without harnesses and he fell! If I had known there would be climbing without harnesses/protection, I would NEVER have sent my kids to ROCA summer camps. Very disappointing!

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★ 5

Love Roca fitness! Staff is very knowledgeable and safety is their top priority. They have a great selection in their shop and their yoga classes are amazing.

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★ 5

Easily the best gym I have been to. I've been to many climbing gyms, but none that came close to the number of auto belays (38!). Keep in mind that auto belays are expensive so most places only have 10-15 at most. The wall layout is really well designed and makes good use of space. Routes are fun and varied. I saw routes for every skill level, and I would say there are enough routes at every skill level to keep everyone happy, which is rare. There's a whole beginners section, or for kids birthday parties. Most routes fell into the 5.7-5.11 range which will satisfy most people, and there are plenty of routes above that for the experts. There's a huge boulder in the middle of the gym which is 16' so it's too tall for my taste. I am so impressed by this gym... it may be the only one in the area but it is amazing.

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★ 5

Absolutely a great place to climb. My only complaint is that they do not have a second location in Sartell MN 😀

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★ 5

Great place to climb and make friends.

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★ 5

Wonderful experience for the grandkids!! Great helpful staff. We will be back!!

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★ 5

One of my favorite climbing gyms!!

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★ 5

We had our son’s birthday party here, and had an amazing time! Brynn did an excellent job being patient but also setting expectations for our group of excited climbers. Everyone had success climbing, and we’ll be back soon!

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★ 5

Fun. Clean. Safe. Very well organized and friendly staff.

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★ 5

Had an awesome time with our 5 and 7 year old boys. The workers were great, very helpful but also laid back. Will definitely go again!

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★ 5

I love Roca! They got me into rock climbing and I fell in love with it. Rochester can be a lonely place sometimes and I have met so many people at this gym that have become my friends. They also have yoga classes that are so amazing and relaxing. I highly recommend this place if you're looking to try something new!

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★ 5

Super nice staff. Cool routes. Lots of auto belays and lead. Small boulder section with a top out + moon board

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One of my favorite rock climbing gyms! Their Full Tilt competition is really fun for competitors and family 😃

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★ 5

Great staff, very helpful!

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Great staff! Good climbing.

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My son's favorite place to go! Autumn was so helpful getting my little one geared up and good to go as well! Great facility for new adventures!

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★ 5

Great place for climbing. We have been coming here the last couple years. Very family friendly and easy to learn!

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★ 5

Nice place....it for everyone..... If you interested in climbing try it

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★ 5

Great place and atmosphere! Welcoming for beginners and offers challenges for experienced climbers alike!

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We all had a lot of fun! The staff were all very nice and made you feel welcome for your 1st time. They made sure you felt comfortable going out on your own and were not overbearing. We will all be going back!

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★ 5

Great gym, great staff. Routes are graded a bit hard. the settings are fun and creative!

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★ 5

Best indoor ropes in the state, excellent setting and variety. If they opened a twin cities location they’d put “VE” out of business.

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Super fun birthday party. Staff was very helpful and fun.

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★ 5

Disco night. Pretty fun. Little crowded but an unusual night. I wish pricing was a little less but good quality and fare on $$$.

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★ 5

Awesome place to go climb! 🧗

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★ 5

So much fun for all skill levels.

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★ 5

So fun for adults and kids. Welcoming culture. Kind owners.

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★ 5

Beautifully designed place, great routes, friendly staff. Whether you're a novice, expert or somewhere in between Roca is definitely worth checking out! Two thumbs up! 👍 👍

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★ 5

Our favorite climbing gym. The staff are super friendly and helpful.

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★ 5

Small but mighty. This is a small gym, but the quality of the setting is superb and the staff do a great job. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone visiting or living in the Rochester, MN area. Additionally, they are adding a full-size (12x12 Original) Kilter Board to the training area upstairs. I look forward to training on this the next time I am in the area. I definitely will be back.

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I feel very fortunate to have an incredible fitness center like Roca in Rochester. My kids love being on the team and have learned valuable lessons in resilience and perseverance by training here. Challenge yourself and your limits by climbing or taking a yoga class here. You won't regret it!

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Amazing enviornment and the staff is super friendly and will have a blast if you can climb or not

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★ 5

Went there for my sons 10th birthday party. Sam and Emma took absolutely great care of us. I had a really good time also. Will return.

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★ 5

Awesome place to climb! Friendly staff and very clean. Best part is the self clip ins, so awesome and convenient!

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My son did not want to climb and Jeremy was so patient with him. By the time we left, my son was climbing and having a blast! Great communication, wonderful staff, and fabulous facility! I would definitely recommend checking them out!

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★ 5

Very nice place with top notch service and staff. I would suggest going here 100%

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★ 5

Such a cool place. My 7 year old daughter was invited by a friend and had such a good time we signed up for a parent child class. The instructors are great and are very cognizant of safety at all times. My daughter gets more and more confident every time we go. Highly recommended.

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★ 5

Really fun way to workout, Very nice staff, and great for first time climbers or people that have been climbing for 10 years, I come here with my friends multiple times a week and "Hang" out

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★ 5

My kids have never been rock or wall climbing before. There set up is great for new climbers. They had a blast.

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★ 5

Friendly staff who are always happy to help and are great with kids. Clean environment.

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★ 5

Super fun experience, kid friendly, and challenging for all skill levels

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★ 5

Great gym, fun climbs, wonderful staff! I will definitly be back next time I'm in Rochester!

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★ 5

Great time climbing at Roca!

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Great variety of routes and a super chill atmosphere. Go climb!

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★ 5

It rocks.

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The best climbing with the best staff

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This place is great. Very friendly staff and the equipment for rent is kept up well. I like the wide range of difficulties on the climbing walls. It's not too intimidating for a beginner but it seems like there are plenty of walls that would challenge even an experienced climber.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym, great pricing

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Gorgeous facility with great staff, good route setting, and a nice vibe. Less bouldering focused but not deficiently so. Good for all levels. One of the best climbing gyms I've been to.

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★ 5

Hard to find nice climbing in the area, great staff, fun routes

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Really nice place. Best climbing gym I have been at.

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My daughter (10yo) and I just finished our last parent/child class. It was amazing. Manuel and Greg are great instructors and I'm pleased Roca chooses to have two instructors. I was pleasently surprised at how much they made it fun for both the kids and adults. They pushed both of us to learn, try new things, succeed and fail to get better, improve technique and fall in love with climbing. Thanks Greg and Manuel and I would recommend this place and this class.

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★ 5

Both of my children and my husband climb at Roca. My son is on team and loves it. The walls are great, the lessons are awesome, but it's the staff that makes this place amazing. Every one of the coaches cares about their climbers. They take safety seriously. They celebrate their victories and help them work through their frustrating days. Could not be happier with the community my kids are getting at Roca. Keep up the great work!

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★ 5

I have been climbing for 11+ years now and moved ot Minnesota and love this place it is my new home

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★ 5

Fun place. Great climbs. Friendly Staff.

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This place is amazing I want to stay there for like all day its soo fun!!

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★ 4

A good amount of top roping routes of various degree are available, which is nice. It would be better if they were better at labeling grades of routes but that's not a huge deal. A larger bouldering area would be nice as well, maybe using some of the open floor space for a bouldering expansion would be a nice idea. I can't hope for it to be like Prairie, but they can use more of the gyms space. Overall, Roca is a pretty nice climbing gym.

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★ 5

I climb here all the time and love it. They have such a good staff. Roca makes climbing fun for all ages and levels of ability. They have a smaller boulder, lots of top rope climbs, ten-ish auto belays, and lead climbing on the routes you top rope on. They also have a lead only wall that is on an overhang. Their pro shop is a little expensive, but if you have a membership you get a discount. Overall Roca is a great place.

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★ 5

I took the belay class and received a two week membership with it. Tried climbing and yoga for the two weeks provided with the price of the class and now I'm hooked.... Climb here as often as I can. 3-5 times a week. Really enjoy the place. Facility is very open and inviting. Clean (in consideration with volume of people and amount of chalk we all use), and the owners and staff is a+. They Have lots of pointers and are very good at managing risk. They make this a nurturing learning environment for everybody of all ages and abilities. I genuinely encourage those of your reading these reviews thinking maybe I wanna go. Trust me you defenetly wanna make a visit!

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Great facility and competitive pricing. Fun for all levels of climbers.

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Our 5-year-old saw rock climbing in the Community Ed catalogue and was excited to try. It's been an awesome experience and in addition to fitness, climbing naturally supports many social and emotional skills. The staff at Roca are welcoming, supportive and focused on safety. We are big fans.

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★ 5

Awesome! Just awesome! Go for a day pass and have fun.
Or have your birthday party there and watch the kids have a blast!
Thank you to the amazing staff for putting on a great party! Every kid and parent present had a great time!

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★ 5

Not much for bouldering but better air quality and twice as big as Prarie walls. Both are good places.

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Great Facility, Great employees, and an awesome community of people. Love ROCA!

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Great climbing and community of climbers

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110% AWESOME.!.!.!.!

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Awesome climbing gym with numerous courses of varying difficulty. Auto belay systems are attached at numerous courses. This gym is geared for kids and adults, novice and experienced climbers. The staff is excellent and the price for this quality of gym is perfect.

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This place is awesome and it is fun and great exercise for you

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Great staff. Tons of climbing options. Laid back, inviting environment. Loved every second I was on the walls. I'll make the drive from Iowa to play here again!

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★ 5

Beginning climber review. Large facility, lots of options for all skill levels. Friendly staff and super easy/quick to get started. After trying the two places in town, I would say this one is more preferable.

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Love it here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, plenty of opportunities to learn and go outside to climb. Perfect gym for all your climbing and workout needs.

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★ 5

Friendliest staff, best route setting, and goodest tunes in all of the land.

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★ 5

Great staff and an amazing place to climb weather you are new or experianced. Awesome for parties!!! Not the greatest buldering but every thing else makes up for it. Roca also has a great yoga studio where even a newcomer feels welcome.

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Excellent climbing experience for any ability. As a beginner I appreciate the routes are color coded, and difficulty is well marked. They have a ton of auto-belay. Also huge lead climbing wall. Bouldering is limited, and not very interesting. Great price options, like punch cards, and 2 week trial membership, and family rates.

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Great place for indoor climbing. Nice atmosphere and the entire staff is really friendly! I bought a summer membership a couple of months ago and look forward to continuing here once it ends.

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★ 5

Very cool place. lots of options and good amenities. Friendly staff too! Make sure you fill out the online waver to save time.

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