★ 4

Great gym and staff, but they don't open until later in the day so there's no options for people who have to train in the morning.

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★ 5

Great staff, fun routes.

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★ 5

Always make my family feel welcome. Good variety of options for advanced to beginning climbers. Great wall for toddlers. Super friendly staff. Good options for snacks and drinks.

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★ 5

(Updated) Drove an hour here from Durham to check it out and was very impressed with the facilities and setting. Honestly significantly better than anything I’ve seen in the Triangle. Grading felt very fair and accurate, and the routes were fun and safe. Most of the routes were leftover from the competition the previous weekend, and the setting staff did a phenomenal job with them. The previous time I went here there was a competition that wasn’t marked on the calendar and I wasn’t able to climb, but I was offered a few free day passes due to the distance which I was able to redeem on the second visit which I really appreciate. Overall a great gym!

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★ 3

Just an average gym. Was in for a competition and it could have been a bit more organized as not very convenient for spectators to watch as only 1 parent aloud back at a time. Very crowded. Not very impressed.

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★ 4

This is an excellent climbing facility, and they do a great job of keeping the routes fresh and new. However, their membership pricing is 2x higher than other local options. It’s simply too steep to justify a membership. The management would benefit from running sales around Black Friday or something. It’s an amazing place, but it’s largely empty because of pricing being too high. They lowered pricing recently, but I think they shaved $5 off everything. It’s simply not enough.

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Appreciate the response, but I just double checked the pricing, and I stand by my previous comment. Especially for a family of 3, other local options are 1/2 the price.

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★ 5

My family and I visited Ruckus on Saturday afternoon for their intro to climbing course. What a great experience to remind my family, the basics of rope climbing. The facility was incredible. The staff was friendly And encouraging Everyone should check out Ruckus.

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I have gone to ruckus multiple times since it has opened just to shake things up from my regular gym. Unfortunately I don’t think I will ever go back. Every time I go I will say I am impressed with the space and cleanliness but am unimpressed in the lackluster routes. I am mostly 5.10 climber that’s only sent a handful of 11.a’s outside and v3 boulder yet I have been able to flash multiple 5.12s on lead and flash v6s and 7s. I also was out of climbing for over a year and my first
weekend back climbed at ruckus to again find myself flashing grades I couldn’t do pre injury and shouldn’t have been able to pull onto a start with a year off. My little brother in his first month of climbing flashed a v8 his first trip. I have seen the owner’s response that they want to make this a welcoming gym for all levels which is awesome… just grade the routes what they are then, there’s no need for ego grades. This could also lead to being unsafe as people could think they climb a certain grade then go outside and get in way over their head. Also for some reason the chains at the anchor are always the crux of the route, they are stiff and incredibly hard to clip the rope into. I also had an experience recently where my friend went to lead belay me in which one of the front desk workers asked if she was certified there, she wasn’t which is cool that the gym staff is observant and looking out for safety but when she asked if she could get lead tested (she has multiple years of lead belay and climbing experience ) the front desk worker responded there was no one working that was certified to do a lead belay test. I thought that was odd as three people were working behind the desk but if people aren’t experienced or certified to test someone that’s fine it is what it is EXCEPT when I was telling this story to another friend of mine and she asked for a description of who was working she expressed one of the girls there had done her lead belay test. :/ kinda odd to say there’s no one there who can do it when there was, I would get it they were busy and could not spare the staff but … there was only two other people in the ropes area and a handful of people bouldering and all three workers stayed behind the desk. I also want to end my review with talking about the price which is outrageous, I love climbing but I could never justify spending that much money to touch some plastic. What even is an initiation fee? Talking to friends that work in other gyms it takes like two seconds to set up someone’s account so why are we charging people 60$? If you want to try climbing once as a fun activity or bring your kids somewhere to get their energy out sure this is a good gym for that. If you really want to improve in your climbing or climb fun routes that are spot on in grade then I would recommend First Hand for great boulders and if ropes is more your style then the ultimate climbing gym or if your willing to drive TRC.

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★ 5

Fantastic modern gym, super friendly staff and owner, great sets and consistent rotation. Cannot recommend the full membership enough, the classes and fitness area really push it over the top.

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★ 5

The gym is modern and clean with some challenging problems. Membership is a great deal!

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★ 5

Ya'll were great!! Thanks so much.

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★ 3

Cass was very helpful and explained everything to us. However, my grand daughter was very disappointed because there was no one working who could belay for her. As a result she could only climb half the wall. In this case a discount should be applied.

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★ 4

Really cool place, great staff, great climbing routes, good for probably ages 8+, my whole fam had fun

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★ 5

Excellent facility. Clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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★ 5

Fun routes, lot of bouldering variety. Cashless facility. Kiddos running around unsupervised was a bit annoying, but I won’t hold that against the establishment.

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★ 5

Very friendly staff, well designed equipment in perfect condition, and great walls! Ruckus has a wide variety of climbs including auto belays, belays, and bouldering. I only climbed auto belays, but all of the courses I tried were a good amount of challenging and very well designed. I definitely recommend this gym to anyone who enjoys climbing, even kids! They have a 4+ area with easier walls and a slide.

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★ 5

Super welcoming helped us get used to the climbing and rappeling. The owner loves what he does and even belayed us personally.

Bouldering was cool too they had a couples climb which needs two people which I personally was a hugeeee fan of!

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★ 5

Fantastic climbing gym, a nice selection of routes for all levels. Great staff and we have found most of the members to be friendly.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym

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★ 5

Cool place to climb. You can do boulder and rope

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★ 5

My family and I have been members since January, and we have truly enjoyed being members here! The staff are very friendly, the facility is clean, the problems are challenging, the atmosphere is welcoming, yoga classes are amazing, and the community get-togethers are just want my family needs. I'm so happy to be a member at Ruckus!

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★ 5

Best climbing gym in the triad.

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★ 5

I visited in May of 2025 and had a great experience! The setting was interesting and varied and the staff were very friendly. They also had a Tension Board 2, which I hadn't had a chance to climb on before. I really enjoyed my visit and hope to come back someday.

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★ 5

We had my daughter’s 8th birthday at Ruckus and it was awesome!! The staff was so kind and great with the kids, most of whom had never done rock climbing before. The kids had the BEST time. Ruckus has a perfect party room with a fridge for the cake, a sink, and even a microwave. We had an ice cream cake, so having the fridge was key.

We will definitely have future parties here, and we’re looking forward to Ruckus summer camp!

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★ 5

Best bouldering and climbing gym in the triad!

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★ 5

Only been to a few, but I love the environment of this particular climbing gym

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★ 5

Went for the first time today and it was an amazing experience, very friendly and professional staff. The owner was very professional and very nice to speak too. The gym has multiple walls for climbing and has skill levels for all. I'll definitely be getting a membership.

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★ 5

The best gym of its kind in Greensboro. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff are very friendly. The climbs are challenging. The other resources, including the yoga studio and fitness room are quite nice and well supplied.

The activity itself creates wonderful social opportunities while also being excellent exercise. Every community should have spaces like this.

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★ 2

They weren’t open when i called (8:45am) you should take “gym” out of the title. Its early morning i want to strengthen my hands and climb stuff but live in an urban clusterF and cant go climb for free.

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★ 5

Friendly staff. Very clean facility. I’m rubbish at bouldering but it’s fun to try anyway. They have a variety of courses with ranging difficulty.

There are rope courses as well, a fitness gym, yoga studio, and a cool training wall that can tilt that you can access via app to set travel paths with.

I’ll be back to get humbled again soon.

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★ 5

So fun! Very clean facility with fun and creative route setting. Good 50/50 mix of rope climbing and bouldering. They also have an adjustable tension board 2 which is super sick.

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★ 5

Nice clean gym with lots of room to spread out. My boys loved it!

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★ 5

Great place to learn, or expand your climbing skills! I went to do the free climb walls which change up after a few weeks, and they have over 50' roped climbs in full harness. Definitely recommend che king it out!

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★ 5

I have visited the gym twice to take my 4 year old daughter for "toddler power hour" and it has been nothing short of great. The atmosphere is very friendly and the staff go over the top to ensure everyone is safe and promptly answer any questions.

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★ 5

Ruckus is a phenomenal climbing gym! I stopped in to climb during a recent visit to Greensboro, and got a tour from the owner, who was unbelievably kind and helpful. The bouldering wall is incredible and has a great mix of difficulty levels, as well as some comp routes. The auto-belays had 3-4 routes each, which I loved, as my current gym only sets 2 routes per auto-belay. The community spaces, locker rooms, gym area, and upper floor are all very intentionally designed, and I can't wait to come back and climb again in the future!

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★ 4

You have 2 holds completely the opposite direction on the tb2 fyi.

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★ 5

This place was super fun. Went with my hubby and we had a great time. Our kids would love it too. We’ll be back :)

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★ 5

Been coming here since 2 months after they opened. Wonderful place with great staff and clean facilities. Something for everyone, no matter the skill level.

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★ 5

Love this climbing gym and all the people who work here! There’s a great variety of climbs for everyone—kid settings, top rope routes, lead routes, and auto-belay. The folks who coach the youth teams are wonderful with kids and parents alike. I especially like that it’s a privately owned small business.

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★ 5

Great gym for beginners. Lots of auto-belays and super friendly staff. Quiet in the middle of the day on weekdays.

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★ 5

My first time climbing and had one of the best experiences ever. Staff was super friendly and helpful, gave us a walk through of the hydrologic tension board and I fell in love with climbing instantly. We got to see the route set up process (really cool) and they continually change it. 11/10 would recommend!

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★ 5

My daughter and I went in as first time climber’s. We signed up for a class that was very informative and the instructors were very patient and took their time with us. I was impressed with all the safety knowledge that they had. I would definitely recommend. Ruckus climbing gym.

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★ 5

Had a really fun afternoon here. The gym is fairly small, but there’s plenty to do at each level. Bouldering is beginner friendly, but I also found a few harder projects for myself. Gym staff was friendly and hooked us up on Christmas Eve with a discounted day pass. Holds are all brand new (grippy) and setting was thoughtful at all levels I tried. If they had a kilter or tension board it would be perfect.

EDIT: I stand corrected! I guess I was having too much fun to realize there a tension board! Ok, this is gonna be my place when I visit my mom.

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★ 5

Great route setting! Good number of routes packed into a moderate size space. Friendly staff. Clean. Go check it out!

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★ 5

The staff were amazing! We had a great time climbing with you!

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★ 5

This gym had a lot of fun routes and a good variety of difficulty.

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★ 5

My daughter had her birthday party here. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend!

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Family positive atmosphere, professional & respectful staff, safely set up auto belay systems, accurate climbs, good bouldering area.

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Finally a gym that is close to me that I love! I have been a member here shortly after they opened and I have been impressed with how the place is run. The owner and staff are all great and helpful and the vibe is friendly and welcoming. I took a belay class which opened up the top rope routes for my girlfriend and I to have even more stuff to do there. They have a small tension board too for the days when they have events or it is more crowded than normal.

The restrooms and workout area are clean and the routes are varied with many different climbing styles included in the setting. There is plenty of bouldering as well as top rope for a full day of climbing and the bouldering routes change enough to keep it fresh but also let you project things for a few weeks if you need to. Can’t say enough good things about Ruckus!

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★ 4

Clean, well-designed, and new climbing gym in a great stop-in location. We popped in for a quick climb on a road trip and found it easy to fill out a waiver online, watch the video and get climbing in a timely manner. The day pass price was a little steep compared to other places I’ve climbed and it didn’t include free gear for your first visit— which would be a nice touch and something many other climbing gyms offer.

Overall it was a really fun, laid back visit. Climbs were interesting, but I think they could afford a little more variety in setter style— climbed several routes from 5.6 to 5.11 and it seemed like they all had similar “cruxes” and styles.

They have a great environment for birthday parties and competitions with comfortable seating and a layout where you can view the entirety of the gym in a single location. Will definitely stop by again on my next drive through!

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★ 4

The holds are new and grippy. The facility is clean and the staff are friendly. Great bouldering section. The top rope climbs were fun and challenging but a bit inconsistent. Meaning they would be easy most of the way and have a move that didn’t fit with the flow… I don’t know if that’s an intentional crux or not but it would throw the flow of the climb off; small and only gripe.

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I really appreciate the owner of this gym. I had a minor issue, which the owner took very seriously. They made sure to call me to ensure everything was okay. The rock climbing gym itself is excellent, offering a variety of routes suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers at a reasonable price, in my opinion.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym.

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★ 5

Beautiful gym with great setting! Our home gym is the monopoly in the triangle. It's so refreshing to find a local gym that mixes traditional climbs with more modern setting.

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★ 5

We were there for a USA climbing competition. The staff was really nice and the competition was super crowded, but I think they did the best they could. It’s a smaller gym and spectators were warned there wouldn’t be much room for viewing. I did love that they gave the climbers 4 hours instead of 3. That was super helpful. We would go back for sure! Good job Rukus!

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★ 5

Went in today to get a feel for the place.. hit a couple routes.. love the atmosphere and crew. My man with the glasses (diamond I believe) made everything super easy, and showed me a few pointers. My wife and I found our new gym!!

Highly recommend a visit

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★ 5

The frequency of new routes added is incredible.

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★ 5

Ruckus is the best. The staff are so friendly and there are a great variety of routes and climbs to do.

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Fun setting and super friendly vibes. 🤘

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★ 5

The bouldering area is small, but we'll-designed. Every course I tried was unique and fun. Definitely recommend a visit.

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★ 5

I enjoy how quiet push my self out my comfort zone.

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★ 5

Super awesome gym, they’ve got super nice comp and outdoor style climbs. I think the only gym in nc with a tb2. Great gym!

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My 8 year old LOVES Ruckus! We just had his birthday party there! I was concerned as some kids coming had never climbed before. They all LOVED it and the staff did an amazing job keeping it organized and moving along! The party room space was very nice and roomy! Can’t say enough good things about the owner and staff!

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★ 5

Visited Ruckus Climbing Gym yesterday, what a great experience. I started climbing about a month ago and travel for work. This is the best climbing gym I’ve been to. Half the gym is top rope half is bouldering. They have snacks and drinks available for purchase during your visit at great prices. The staff was amazing, super friendly, they actually cared about how our experience was. 10/10 recommend will be going back Saturday morning/ afternoon.

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★ 5

Absolutely amazing, the staff are very informative and understanding to a complete beginner as myself

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★ 5

absolutely love this gym. the people are amazing and the setting is super creative. It's definitely graded pretty soft but overall incredible experience.

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★ 5

Great staff and facilities!!! I recently joined Ruckus as a member and the staff and management have been amazing to work with, the facility is clean and there is a great amount of community activities planned monthly.

I would highly recommend Ruckus as your go-to climbing gym for the Piedmont Triad!!!

Special shout out to all of the staff that have helped me through some injury/membership issues. I genuinely wish I could leave a 6 star review.

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A phenomenal new gym with consistently fun and unique climbs. Visited Ruckus twice now and was really impressed with the setting and atmosphere there both times.

Boulders:
Every single boulder in the V0-V5 range felt really well polished and dialed in. Each one had something to “teach” climbers pushing grade, or something for experienced boulderers to practice. Setting felt fluid, thoughtful, and intentional—even the V1’s had some cool or challenging moves. Everything felt consistently graded, with no climbs feeling soft or sandbagged relative to others of equal grade.

Ropes:
Ropes definitely felt a little stiffer than boulders, much closer to outdoor grades. A 5.8 at Ruckus felt comparable in terms of strength/complexity to an outdoor 5.7, and that pattern held up to about 5.11- (felt like an outdoor 5.10ish.) Your mileage may vary here, depending on how comfortable you are with smearing-heavy setting styles and more technical climbing. Still a very fun and fluid style with no “gimme” moves—almost every single sequence felt purposeful and planned.

Vibes:
The owner (John) and staff are all super chill, friendly, and routinely walk around to keep a watchful eye out. The gym is brand new and immaculately clean, save for the customary dusting of chalk. The workout room was well equipped and there were plenty of cubbies/lockers for storage. The only thing missing was a bit more expansive food/drink selection, which was pretty limited if you’re sugar-free.

Bonus points:
Having a slightly separated area of shorter/easier (i.e. kid-friendly) climbs really helped curb a lot of the chaos that young kids can sometimes bring to climbing gyms. It even has an overlook for parents with photo ops in mind.

Overall, this is easily one of my favorite climbing gyms in the state, well worth even an hour-long drive from Charlotte. 10/10 would climb again (and did!)

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Great Climbing gym and great members comunity

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★ 5

Awesome place to climb!! Staff and owner were very nice and helpful! 10/10 would recommend for anyone.

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★ 5

I recently took my church youth group there for an outing. Rock climbing was something that no one in the group had ever done. We booked a "party package" so we could have the room and could bring food. Everything was wonderful from Alex, our gracious host, to the beautiful facility (party room was equipped with a full refrigerator and sink) and excellent climbing. Many of our teens say they wanted to come back. I highly recommend Ruckus Climbing Gym.

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★ 5

I brought my grandkids (8 & 6 years old) and had the most amazing experience. The staff were phenomenal (John, Benny, and Cass!). Both kids never used a harness before and were a little nervous at first, but with such a supportive staff and an amazing facility, they conquered their fears and left with such a sense of confidence. I definitely recommend this for first time or experienced climbers alike! Well done!

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★ 5

Awesome first time experience for our grandkids! John helped us with all the basics and kept checking on progress, as well as encouraging them to try the different options and tracks. There is no rush or costs based on time, which allows people to take breaks as needed. Great value and fun, will definitely be back!

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★ 5

This is a great climbing gym for beginners to experienced competitive climbers. We came with a large group and felt the process of getting started was very user friendly even for the most novice among us. The staff were great at gently reminding us to keep safety a priority when we were standing under someone’s fall zone, which I appreciated since we had a number of kids under 12. The kids loved the easy wall that led to a slide at the top, and clipping in the auto belay ropes is so much easier than climbing used to be when everyone had to have a belay partner. They have plenty of those partner-only walls as well for more experienced climbers, have a huge bouldering section, and their rental package includes climbing shoes and chalk along with the harness. It wasn’t too crowded when we came before lunch and we never had to wait for a place to climb. Highly recommend for birthday parties—there’s a party room we used to eat lunch since no one was using it and we had a large group.

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★ 5

Loved this gym

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★ 5

Beautiful gym with fun setting style. Stopped in for the first time and immediately felt welcomed by owner, management and employees. Authentic smiles all around!

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I had the BEST time yesterday. I will definitely be back. Such a great workout and environment!

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★ 5

Great Gym! Clean, friendly staff, great setting. A facility that offers lots of amenities that make the trip worth it. it's doing a great job at building a community, so keep up with the awesome work! Highly recommend!!

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Great setting, cool gym.

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★ 5

Ruckus is definitely my favourite climbing gym. It offers a wide variety of grades to climb, making it friendly for beginners and challenging for more advanced climbers. I appreciate that the various routes require different styles of climbing, allowing me to become more versatile in my techniques. Though there are no roofs, there are abundant overhangs and slabs. Unlike other gyms I've been to, Ruckus has quite a selection of auto-belays, which is helpful since I usually climb alone. When it comes to grading, it feels inconsistent, with routes being sandbagged but mostly soft. However, this is understandable for a new gym.

The staff are amazing and super friendly, especially Cass, Alex, and the gym manager, Diamond. People there are always welcoming and willing to provide beta when you get stuck. The gym includes many amenities, such as a yoga room, party room, lounge space, and my favourite, a fitness room. Although the fitness room could use a little more equipment, it still has enough to get a good workout in before or after your climb. The cost for a day pass is on the higher side, which might deter university students. Thankfully, I was gifted a membership for my birthday, allowing me to go there quite often after work. I'm really going to miss this place when I move. Overall, the environment of the place is quite cheerful and vibrant.

TL;DR: Friendly staff and clientele, plenty of amenities and different types of climbs, grading could use some improvement, day-pass price is a little high.

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★ 5

Incredible staff and facility. Overall an absolutely awesome experience. My only recommendation would be to make the boulders more difficult. They did feel graded higher than their true difficulty, however overall I have no major complaints and will absolutely be back again! Thanks to the owner and staff for the amazing experience!

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★ 5

I took our two young granddaughters for our first visit. They loved climbing the various walls. Diamond was a great help for us signing in and learning how to be safe. This won’t be our last visit!

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★ 5

Such a great environment and super encouraging staff!

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★ 5

Greensboro was missing a gym like this! Friendly staff and a great community. Good variety of routes and the Wednesday yoga is top tier relaxation

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★ 5

Fun gym! Nice staff. Not as big as I was hoping. But enough climbing to keep me busy / keep me coming back. Great location! Much closer to my place in Winston Salem. (Just 30 minutes vs. an hour to Cliff Hangers and 90 minutes to TRC Durham). Great for beginners. The best gym in the area for anyone new to climbing. But they have more advanced / more technical climbs too.

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★ 5

I love coming to this gym! Friendly staff and fun bouldering, top rope, and lead.

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★ 5

I got a membership on opening day, and I haven’t regretted it once. Fun climbs, great people, and everyone who climbs here are super friendly. 10/10 would recommend again.

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★ 5

Came to this gym while babysitting a friend‘s daughter. The owner was so kind and friendly. Neither of us had ever participated in indoor rock climbing, and he gave us a tour of the facility and then helped us climb the beginner walls. My biggest fear about trying this activity was having some 20 year old kid ignore me while I free fell from the top. The staff was friendly and attentive and I would definitely return! 😁

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Such a great gym! The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and I LOVE the classes. Challenging and creative bouldering sets... so glad to have this new gym in the area! :)

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★ 5

Very organized, clean, good location. Lots of different activities available. Definitely recommend visiting!

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Ruckus is a great new climbing gym in the triad. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The climbing area is spacious and clean. I like that they have 9 auto belays for single climbers and a good selection of lead and top-rope climbs. I attended Diedre's fit class on Tuesday night and really enjoyed that.

The reason for 4 stars instead of 5: I think the pricing is steep, especially for one day passes. I also think that they could have put more climbs in the area than they did.

All in all, I am happy to have a new climbing gym in the area!

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★ 5

Our kids have been bouldering for a few years now and have been begging to check out Ruckus since it recently opened. I’m glad to say we finally made it over. They had an amazing time! The staff was friendly and informed. The routes were fun and varied in challenges. Brandon helped my kids feel comfortable and confident as they tried out the high ropes for the first time. We will definitely be back again soon!

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★ 5

I have had nothing but great experiences at this gym! The woman at the front Deidre was so pleasant and welcoming. I have found all staff to be incredibly helpful. Most important it was CLEAN and modern, it’s hard to find a nice gym that feels clean but this place was spotless, and full of vibrant colors!
There are climbs available for all skill levels and interests which was nice. They offer great classes, lessons, and even offer birthday party spaces!
This is definitely my families new go to gym, happy to have them in our community!

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★ 5

Ruckus is an awesome place! The space was clean, organized, and all the staff were incredibly kind. The kids spaces are just as thought out and creative as the full bouldering and lead walls. They also have an amazing selection of auto-belays that let everyone have something to do, even if that is enjoying the wonderful lounge. The setting was extremely unique and creative, even the easier grades. I told the head setter they had some of the most fun V0s I have ever climbed! I highly recommend checking out Ruckus!

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★ 5

This was a really fun place to take the kids and burn energy for a few hours. There was enough climbing and sliding to keep them busy for hours. The staff is friendly and accommodating as well.

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Ruckus as a great experience for both the kids and the adults! They have thought of everything including an awesome lounge area. It was super clean, staff was great and they had great snack and drink options for the kids. Will definitely be back

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★ 5

This climbing gym is absolutely amazing! This is a great place to visit if you have kids or teenagers. The whole family has fun and burns some energy. The staff is friendly and the facility is very clean.

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★ 5

So happy to have such a top notch climbing gym here in Greensboro! I'm new to climbing but the staff was super helpful and I had a great experience.

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★ 5

Ruckus is a beautiful, well thought-out climbing gym. There are walls even accessible for the youngest most inexperienced climbers, and comfortable space for those of us who don't climb but bring climbers. The staff is friendly and accommodating!

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★ 5

Such an amazing gym! Friendly, awesome staff. My whole family had a great time there. So many events on the calendar that sound so fun. Looking forward to our next visit!

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Excellent kid area! Clean and wonderful environment!

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★ 5

Awesome brand new facility with something for everyone! Ropes, boulders, fitness and yoga classes, parties etc. Friendly, welcoming staff (Deidre made the check in process seamless) is the cherry on top. Definitely worth checking out!

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This place is the best! It’s brand new, squeaky clean- you can tell they take pride and accountability in this building- and the staff is amazing. Tons of climbs, whether you want to autobelay, toprope, lead or boulder, you will not be bored here. But if you DO need a break from the excitement- there are some excellent spots for that as well; a perfect cowork level with plenty of seating and tables overlooking the entire facility, quieter yoga and party rooms, and a traditional fitness center for your regular strength/cardio workouts! I’m so glad they offer yoga and fitness classes too, it’s a nice break from regular climbing and I love engaging with the rest of the ruckus/climbing community through those classes. Add this to your list of must-visit climbing gyms!

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★ 5

I've been to Ruckus a few times now and had so much fun! The gym is so clean, the setting is amazing, and the staff is so knowledgeable and willing to help! The guy at the desk, Alex, was super helpful when getting us our day passes and another employee, Deidre, told us about some of the events they have going on! What a great atmosphere to climb! Would highly recommend!!

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★ 5

Best addition to the Triad area! Tons of great climbs on both ropes and boulders, a lot of classes and events, and just a fun place to be. Staff is fantastic, the facility is pristine- you can tell they are thorough with their cleaning- and the jams are always rocking!:)

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★ 5

Ruckus is an all around exceptional climbing facility, I love being a member!

My favorite things about Ruckus:
- Safety is an absolute priority, which for me personally, triumphs everything else. Staff is attentive to the patrons to ensure they are following safety procedures, lead/top rope certifications are thorough and informative, and the routes are thoughtfully set to try and be as safe as possible. It makes me feel very comfortable climbing there knowing their standards are exceptionally high.
- Friendly staff that encourage community and inclusivity.
- Quality equipment and quality routes that are reset frequently to keep regulars coming back for more!
- General willingness of the gym to meet customer needs. Adding classes, community events, local partnerships, etc. I can’t wait to see how Ruckus continually looks for ways to serve their customers, they are already doing so much and only recently opened!
- Fun jams, clean facilities, and just generally speaking immaculate vibes.
- And again, really thoughtfully set routes of all grades and styles that I can’t wait to see more of over time.

So glad Ruckus came to Greensboro and looking forward to improving my climbing skills and continuing to grow my climbing community!

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★ 2

Fun, but disappointing for the price. If you are new to climbing, this is a great spot to start your journey but it will only take you so far. Even if the routes get harder, the facility design and execution will prevent it from ever being a premier climbing gym. If you want to become a better climber, consider Tumblebees and FirstHand, or travel to TRC.

If you've ever climbed at T-bees, you probably have some opinions on how they can improve. As a dad and 5.13 climber with plans to train for 5.14, I had high expectations for a new gym because I can't travel every weekend. Ruckus made some improvements over T-bees but they largely missed the mark for providing a family-friendly climbing environment and modern climbing gym for all levels of climbers.

The Good:
· Morning hours
· Taller walls
· Staff personalities are largely excellent
· Clean and bright (things will get dirty and greasy with time)
· Holds have friction (this will change)
· Vertical route setting is largely fun and engaging

The Meh:
· Clearly not designed by climbers: so much wasted vertical space that other NC gyms capitalized on and no substantial steep climbing
· Wasted wall space: most lines only have one route, which could easily support 2-3. Cliffhangers has eleven 5.12s to Ruckus's five (three of which are probably 11c/d).
· Grades are worse than soft. I get that "grades don't matter" but that's not an excuse to make everything easier to inflate egos. In fact it's potentially dangerous for anyone transitioning outdoors: do not assume that you can climb 5.12a outdoors anywhere in the south because you did so at Ruckus.
· While the staff have more social skills than your average gym, they do not have a similar collective outdoor experience, especially in NC.
· Like most modern gyms, coming here alone as a lead/rope climber is painfully boring. When multiple staff are doing little on a slow day, there are so many ways to make the new or experienced clients' experience way better than doing nothing.
· "Progressively harder" routes are uncharacteristic of most climbing and provide a false sense of security down low.
· It's actually hotter inside than Tumblebees; I don't understand how.

The Bad:
· Ruckus is comically expensive. With the same number of routes and only twice the sq. ft. as T-bees, it cost me 3x as much per month for a family of three. They are priced similarly to TRC that has four gyms that are each 2x larger than Ruckus (in comparison to 50 routes at Ruckus, a Raleigh climber has access to 3-400 routes, excluding Richmond and Fayetteville).
· There are no daily discounts for children like most climbing gyms, in spite of the owner's adamance that he wants a family environment. E.g., I invited another family to join us until we realized it would cost them $150 for a few hours of climbing time for a family of five. Conversely, TRC offers a $10 discount for children and a daily free pass for any new client coming in with a member. Thus, it would be cheaper to drive to Raleigh for a large family.
· The pricing schedule might make sense except T-bees has just as many routes and significantly more bouldering problems and is $10 cheaper for a day pass and $1500 cheaper for an annual membership for a family of 3. The owner's explanation for this is the extra amenities that many won't ever use, like a 10-person twice weekly yoga class that has been canceled more than not, a weight room that is nearly empty, a party room, a balcony that could have been more wall space, a locker room that climbing gear cannot be stored in, not to mention conditioning all the empty space.

In closing, Ruckus so far has been a poor execution by a non-climber dad and entrepreneur who didn't like Tumblebees but only managed to create something shiny that caters to novices and birthday parties and thus will have little value per dollar for anyone wanting to excel. At the onset, I hypothesized that Ruckus would put Tumblebees out of business, but I have clearly been proven wrong: even my children asked to go back to Tumblebees, and so we will.

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★ 2

It was….O.K. Not the best gym, not the worst. And with them pricing themselves on the same level as other places like Inner Peaks and Cliff Hangers….they just were as good or as creative.

Quick Synopsis:
Simply put, my time there was disappointing.They have premium amenities without premium climbing. And deceptive online membership pricing. (As of this review)

Pros:
• Though soft, sometimes reeeeal soft, some of their boulder problems were interesting.
• They have a nice gym, and nice lounge space.
• The workers seemed friendly.
• Nice seating space and lots of cubbies.
• Signage was well done.

Cons:
• Boulder walls seemed…uninspired. Not a very interesting wall layout. No roofs to climb, too many slabs (this could be a positive for some), and overall…not a whole lot of problems to do.
• Their lead wall has the worst top anchor clipping I have ever seen. Extremely stiff and sometimes literally unclippable. I was so frustrated by then I started just finishing my routes on the last quickdraw instead.
• The lead routes I did were boring, uninteresting, and very disjointed. There was also not a single separate hand start problem on Lead/Top Rope and even one problem where the tag was drilled into the wall no where near a hold….you had to guess the starting point.
• Their membership pricing for families is deceiving and more expensive than some of the best gyms in the state. It’s listed at $155 on one page and $110 on another….but their reasoning is SO dumb. Get this….$110 is for a single person on the family plan. $155 if you add a second person. But it is defined as $110 for 2 people in its description. $110 seems reasonable but $155 is pushing it’s pricing to elite gym pricing and this gym is not that. So now I question all their pricing. Is the annual Family Membership $1650 for 1 person and the extra $408 for 2? So the real price for 2 people is $2058??? No idea.
• Their lead belay test was very….weird. Really weird. I’ve done Lead Belay at multiple gyms and this was by far the strangest test.

Being the only modern gym in Greensboro I was hoping for high quality at a reasonable price but instead we got a Solid gym at a premium price. Not a bad gym, just nothing great. It was disappointing.

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★ 5

The owners and staff were very knowledgeable and approachable. A great place for any expertise level with loads of help for the young and novice, and plenty of challenging climbing routes for the experienced.

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★ 5

We had my son’s 10th birthday party here and it was a HUGE HIT! The kids had a blast, most of them climbing for the first time. The staff are amazing, fun, and knowledgeable. The gym was really impressive - we will definitely be back as a family!

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★ 5

Ruckus is an awesome climbing gym! The owner and staff are super friendly and the facility is beautiful.

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★ 5

Incredible climbing gym, gym manager Diamond was so friendly and helpful answering all our questions! We’re stoked this place is here now. The routes are well thought out, so fresh and so clean! I appreciate the extra amenities like a workout room and free feminine products in the women’s restroom 🥰 Climbs were varied and accessible for short folks, also set up for comp climbing!

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★ 5

Best new gym in the triad! Super clean, great staff, awesome setting, perfect cowork/mezzanine space, tons of classes/events/offerings. Couldn't ask for more!

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★ 5

The moment I have been waiting for… quality rope climbing in the Triad! Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable layout that didn’t feel cramped, awesome amenities (yoga, fitness, showers, lounge space/wifi). The top rope routes were nicely set - a great balance of challenge and satisfaction at my grade level

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★ 5

FINALLY! A good, modern, climbing gym in the Triad. Fantastic selection of lead routes, top ropes, auto belays, and boulders. Staff members are super friendly and are doing a great job at running a brand new gym. Route setters know what they’re doing - fun routes, safe leading, exciting boulders. Thankful to call Ruckus my new “home gym.”

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★ 5

Ruckus is an amazing climbing gym, super friendly, the climbing routes were amazing and the design is stellar. I would highly recommend being a member of this gym.

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★ 5

Had a blast, caused a ruckus

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★ 5

Great facility, very clean, staff is very helpful and nice!

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★ 5

Super fun new gym, staff is so friendly and helpful!

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