Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School

Burlington, 105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT 05401 | β˜… 4.8 (269 Review)

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Petra Cliffs offers indoor climbing and bouldering for all ages and abilities, with routes from 5.5 to 5.13, five autobelays, boulder problems from V0 to V10+, a high ropes course, and areas to hang out and rest or catch up. Bring your friends, family, or book a group to come climb for a couple hours or for the day! Walk-ins are welcome any time.

Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School offers year-round professional guided rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing & mountaineering, backcountry skiing and avalanche education.

Petra Cliffs SumMAT Camp offers 10 weeks of summer adventure plus school vacation camps! Learn and grow in an outdoor classroom, for ages 6-16+.

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Bernadette W.

β˜… 5

Fantastic experience here, deserving of a thorough review! We paid for a 2-hour private lesson for our son, which we recently completed. We ended up splitting the lesson into two, 1-hour sessions, a week apart, which worked out really well for him. General stuff: the gym is a clean and comfortable place, with friendly faces. There was background music on, but it wasn't annoyingly loud or inappropriate. It was a comfortable temperature inside the gym, and front desk staff were informative and polite. I'll comment briefly on the bathrooms because this was new to me and others might be wondering: They have gender neutral restrooms; the entry to the bathroom area is open and visible (i.e. doors on the stalls and curtains over the changing area, but not on the bathroom entryway itself- think Costco style, but without the sharp corner) and I found this to be a great compromise for all. With those details out of the way, the real "sell" for us was our instructor. Kit was my son's teacher, and I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with them. Our son had not done any rock climbing prior to these lessons, and Kit was the most incredible instructor. They were patient, kind, and just plain phenomenal at explaining things- breaking down concepts and asking the right questions, too (i.e. "How did that feel? What did you like about today? What didn't you like? Do you think that's a good goal, or do you want to adjust?"). There were points where Kit navigated our son's unique struggles with such grace... for example, while he was on the wall, they called up to him and suggested that he try to put his right foot on the next blue hold. Our son struggles executive function, and that often includes left/right orientation, and I watched him hesitate, not sure what foot he should be moving. Kit effortlessly switched gears without missing a beat. They did not embarrass him or say what so many people often do ("What! Silly kid, of course you know your left from right, don't you? How old are you again?") but instead, Kit met him where he was at, telling him to, "try moving the leg that is bent onto the next blue hold." I don't know if Kit has an education in some field related to human behavior or learning studies, or if they are just straight-up organically talented in working with people. Either way, if you have a neurodivergent child, or one with a learning disability, I highly recommend requesting them as an instructor. We had no idea ahead of scheduling, but God is so kind in that way, putting the right people in our paths at the right time. Petra Cliffs owners- don't let this employee ever leave! lol Five stars all the way around.

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Luke

β˜… 5

Amazing gym with strong community vibe, good route setting, knowledgeable staff that prioritizes safety, awesome ropes course & kid friendly events like birthdays and summer camp. I’ll definitely be back!

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Scoot

β˜… 5

They're da best, baby!

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J.P. Hong

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Jessica Brand

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Eric Byrd

β˜… 5

Truly phenomenal staff that are not only quite capable and knowledgeable with climbing, gear, and safety but they are also very welcoming, friendly, inclusive, and professional. The climbing center has a multitude of many different types of climbs set up and even a workout area for conditioning like strength training and cardiovascular fitness. They are great for all skill levels including for first time beginners interested in climbing. The vibe from staff and members is great. It’s also a very kiddo friendly space where families and other groups do gatherings like birthday events, etc. I highly recommend this awesome place to anyone interested in climbing and community.

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Oliver Silberstein

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Richie Stoddard

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Christina Shin

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Lisa

β˜… 5

Great gym! Excellent location with fantastic setting. Lead routes were phenomenal.

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Matt Deckert

β˜… 5

Great staff, route-setting that makes climbing fun for everyone, and I had a great time in both my private lesson and outdoor bouldering tour (both with GeneO). I look forward to many more years of being part of the great scene Petra has spent decades building here.

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Laura

β˜… 5

Petra is a supportive, accessible place to get introduced to climbing no matter what level. Their clinics and events are always educational, fun, and community-oriented. My all time favorite gym in the area, the best people work here!

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Eric Hanson

β˜… 4

Old school mystique , super chill and friendly, I hit this gym while visiting Burlington, immediately felt at home.
Old, weird and dusty but top notch routes and free coffee.
Highly recommend!

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Scottie Taylor

β˜… 5

Great experience from start to finish - ever staff person was kind, helpful, and used inclusive language. Inclusive language used on intake form as well. Great space. Inclusive bathrooms. Kind members. Great for kids. Will be back!! For sure!! Feels like a part of BTV community I’ve missed out on! And fun fitness.

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Max Pekarsky

β˜… 5

Big shout out to Andrea for working with us to figure out an outdoor adventure that made sense for our group. Although we started planning too late, Andrea was helpful in helping us figure out our options and was clearly committed to making sure we had a good time.

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Janet Bond

β˜… 5

Awesome toddler time for my 3.5 year old. Staff was wonderful with teaching her as well.

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Kat Cheung

β˜… 5

we just had such an amazing time at our kid's birthday party at Petra Cliffs. the staff we awesome and the whole group had a terrific time. we had to reschedule due to the snowstorm and they found another date for us. there was a great space we could decorate and for the kids to sit and eat cake and pizza. Thanks to the team at Petra Cliffs!!

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Brianna Racoosin

β˜… 5

Yesterday I did an ice climbing trip with Andrea and it was wonderful ! This was my first time ice climbing and she made me feel super comfortable and safe . I had a great time and definitely recommend Petra to anyone interested in going ice climbing :)

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Luca Schmidt

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Kayla Flint

β˜… 5

We booked a Birthday party at Petra for my 6yo. Haze from Petra cliffs gave us a great intro to everything and really made it easy for the kids to follow. The kids were a little hesitant at first to climb so they enjoyed the climbing tunnel for the first hour - and then everyone wanted to climb. Haze really made this an amazing time by standing by and helping the kiddos when they got intimidated by something and offered tips and tricks! They also were very helpful to the few adults in our group who wanted to climb and use the obstacle course. We all had so much fun and the area upstairs where we did cake/gifts was perfect for people not climbing to watch everything from above!
Not only was this a birthday party success but we will be back to climb, watching everyone's confidence grow was so great!
THANK YOU!

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Bruce Bagley

β˜… 5

I've been climbing here for about a year now, and this has become my happy place. The crew has always been super friendly, the routes are creative and interesting, and it's a great community. They also look out for our shorter climbers. My 3 year old loves it here!

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Sean Kelly

β˜… 5

Petra Cliffs is an incredible mountain community resource. My daughter attends enriching summer camps, and my wife and I train for the backcountry through a variety of programs offered for avalanche training. Highly recommend attending any offering with co-owner Steve Charest who embraces experiential learning. I hope to attend a trek to the Chic-Chocs soon!

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matt lucas

β˜… 5

Petra Cliffs has the most welcoming vibes of any climbing gym I have visited recently. Most gyms pay lip service to ideas of community and inclusivity in polished plastic palaces devoid of personality. That is the opposite of this Burlington gem. The passion the owners have for climbing permeates through the staff and facilities. They are involved with every climbing initiative in Vermont and the local orgs. They are out in all seasons. They share their knowledge, experience, and smiles all freely. If you ever need a reminder of what climbing used to be like, or wish to give it a try at a place where there is no need to be intimidated, go to Petra Cliffs. It's simply the place for everyone that loves climbing already or would like to see what the fuss is about. I'd say that I hope it never changes, but what I really mean is that I hope they never change from being the kind of welcoming place that strives for improvement, innovation, and fun at all times. Maybe it's not the climbers that have the most to learn - it's the other gyms!

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Lydia Slauson

β˜… 5

My kids love Petra Cliffs! Great exercise and confidence builder. The staff are so friendly and helpful!

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Colin Sherman

β˜… 5

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Eric S (erics)

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Max Green

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lisa murdock

β˜… 5

We had a lot of fun bouldering! Great staff and a good mix of easy, intermediate, and challenging bouldering routes.

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S Keane

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Mae

β˜… 5

Great place to climb! Really good bouldering and ropes, as well as some great lead routes. Also it’s conveniently placed near city market if you want to grab a snack after or before your workout.

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Ben Anderson

β˜… 5

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Mohammad Ashori

β˜… 5

Awesome gym. One of the best for bouldering. On their google profile it looked like it wouldn't be good for bouldering. I'm glad I went. Not only was the staff so nice and everyone friendly but the setting was crazy good. Such diverse boulders with plenty of technique. Really well done. And such a tiny gym to have so much options for lifting and climbing and stretching and a top out... Blows my mind.

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Joel Legawiec

β˜… 5

Great spot, our kids had a blast climbing for a few hours

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Fabio Daniel Trinco

β˜… 5

Great place to climb

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Oracle

β˜… 3

Really fun and interesting bouldering. Route setting was cool and the atmosphere was chill. However, the ropes were kinda lame. Such a shame that the walls here aren’t taller, all of the routes are 20~ feet or so.

Biggest complaint was how hot it was. It is so hot in here you can’t think. I left feeling nauseous and with hair so damp that it looked like I had just showeredβ€”im sure this place is lovely in the winter but during the summer its pretty miserable

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Ander Watson

β˜… 5

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Amy Byrnes

β˜… 5

We had our 6-yr old’s birthday party here and it was an amazing experience. They were welcoming, kind, patient, supportive, and informative. We will definitely be back for future parties and climbing!

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Emanuel Thomas

β˜… 4

Sexy place

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M O

β˜… 5

Our son works with Nieve for adaptive climbing lessons and there aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful he is with our child. Nieve is an angel. He is so gentle and kind with A, really listens to him and A’s confidence has soared since working with Nieve. Nieve and Petra Cliffs have become a safe and joyous place for A and there are not too many places outside our neighborhood that feel that way for A. A has become such a wonderful little climber and looks forward to his lessons with Nieve all week. We are eternally grateful for Nieve and the culture Petra Cliffs has created.

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Grace Morrissey

β˜… 5

AMAZING SUPPORTIVE STAFF! SO MUCH LOVE! A STAPLE OF THE BURLINGTON COMMUNITY!

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Michael Curie

β˜… 5

Friendly staff made me feel welcome. Excellent routes with lots of variations and choices. I like how they let you boulder any routes to a certain point, so it opens up the whole gym if you prefer that. I'll definitely return next time I'm in town!

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Adriane Sherman

β˜… 5

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Matty Edkins

β˜… 5

I started climbing here by taking a class through UVM and quickly fell in love with the sport and the instructors at Petra. The staff creates a super welcoming, challenge-by-choice atmosphere that helps me feel safe and supported. I also participated in a guided outdoor climb which was my first time climbing outside and absolutely loved it. I have learned so much in just a few short months and can't wait to return to Petra as much as possible :)

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Nick Tetreault

β˜… 5

Super cool gym. Awesome crack tunnel and cool cave. Fun setting. Great staff.

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Winston Ho

β˜… 5

I came to visit VT to see the solar eclipse with plans to go outdoor climbing in Rumney on the way back home to Boston. Those plans fell through so I searched for a climbing guide the day before my designated day to climb and Andrea took my request up. I gave her my climbing experience and she decided to take me up Bolton dome for some super fun climbing. I led my first outdoor climb with her! Great experience and would highly recommend if you have a day free in the area

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Beth

β˜… 5

This space is amazing. They have a great staff. They are friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and supportive. The space is great for all climbers from beginner to expert. They also provide adapted climbing for all abilities which is a rare find!
Highly recommend!

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Robin Collins

β˜… 5

Had my son's birthday at Petra Cliffs and it was great. Bill, the instructor, was amazing with the kids and they all had a great time. Thank you so much!

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brendan fisher

β˜… 5

Had an amazing day ice climbing with Petra Cliffs in Smugglers Notch. Jack was an exceptional guide. Thumbs up.

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Gee Rose

β˜… 5

Wonderful staff and children's programs!

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Sam Laddon

β˜… 5

Cute little gym! The bouldering cave was so fun!

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Ron Hope

β˜… 5

Great spot to teach the little ones how to climb.

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April Duncan

β˜… 5

Inclusive and supportive environment fostered by the owners, staff, and members. Community and family driven. This rock gym sets challenging and engaging routes/problems and provides a warm and friendly ambiance where you can let your stress go, smile, and climb. I love Petra Cliffs and its owners and staff with all my heart! ❀️

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Troy Termyna

β˜… 5

Just returned from a ice climbing day with our guide Dylan, who provided us with knowledgeable instruction and a great experience. Thanks to the Petra guide crew for a memorable day out.

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tony karis

β˜… 5

I recently attending Smuggs Ice Bash β€œClimb a Classic” with Petra Cliffs and had a fantastic climb.

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Daniel Scott Seals

β˜… 5

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Caroline Moseley

β˜… 5

Paul and Antim were two of the kindest, most passionate instructors I've ever had. They made the Intro to Ice Climbing course so approachable and fun that it was impossible to not feel accomplished, inspired, and ready to take on more by the end of the day.

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Caroline Henne

β˜… 5

Great experience here for a first time climber

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Anna Ladouceur

β˜… 5

Had my kid's birthday party there and it was excellent. The staff were amazing, super great with the kids, encouraging them to try things without being pushy, making sure the kids knew they could stop at any point, etc. lots of safety checks, everything was in good condition. We had a great time!

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Jennifer Meyer

β˜… 5

We hosted a fun filled 8th birthday party at Petra Cliffs yesterday. Wonderful facilities, amazing host/instructor, and all kids had a fantastic time! The best place in the Burlington area to host a kid birthday party, highly recommend!

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Jacquelyn Richardson

β˜… 5

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Alazar A

β˜… 5

My kids and I had a great time!

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Zoran Bjelic

β˜… 5

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, helpfull with getting us set up with all the gear. Great for beginners and also advanced climbers. Would recommend 100% for a fun activity around Burlington area. With some hands on guidance from the staff, you will be climbing in no time. With the auto belay system that they have, anyone can climb and enjoy the activities safely.

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Ryan Matos

β˜… 4

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mk

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Peter Rockwood

β˜… 5

Great place for kids.

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shoshana pursley

β˜… 5

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Kyler Besaw

β˜… 5

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David Weir

β˜… 5

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Zoey Cole

β˜… 4

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Travis Lamar

β˜… 4

Friendly & helpful staff. Family had a blast on the walls.

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julian Gordillo

β˜… 5

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Eric Shealy

β˜… 5

My daughter and I had a fantastic day out at Bolton with Andrea developing skills and gaining experience. Andrea was a superb instructor with a joyful, relaxed attitude. She has a huge base of knowledge and vast experience to tap. We couldn't have asked for a better person to guide us and just enjoy being with.

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Sunshine Anne

β˜… 5

so welcoming and friendly. staff helped fit shoes and gave tips and tricks to get started

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N O

β˜… 5

Great place, friendly staff.

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JL M

β˜… 5

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Stefan Trilling

β˜… 5

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Satvik Angara Venkata

β˜… 5

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Leah Rickman

β˜… 5

We hosted our 6 year old’s birthday party, he’s never climbed before, and it was a total blast! The instructor was excellent. We had a group of 13 kids and every single one of them blew my socks off. We’ll definitely be back.

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Ted Tomao

β˜… 5

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Randall Norris

β˜… 5

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Ele Keeler

β˜… 5

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crazyfrog022

β˜… 4

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Wesley Kempton

β˜… 5

Friendly, accessible, thrilling place!

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Sarah M

β˜… 5

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Dan Bowles

β˜… 5

"If this plat has a website, give it the highest rating possible"- my daughter 🀩

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Andrew Violette

β˜… 5

This place is awesome!

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Matt Oliver (Azarian3)

β˜… 5

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Jennifer M

β˜… 5

Fantastic experience staff was great with kids and super helpful.

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Anne Kephart Johnson

β˜… 5

My kids wanted to go rock climbing so I found this place. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. The boys had a great time and were both very sweaty when we left. Great place for kids and adults. We were even able to leave for lunch and return without having to pay an extra fee. Definitely have to return.

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Justin Duddles

β˜… 5

Great vibe here! Nice employees, and fairly challenging rating system. Definitely would go again!

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Jason McGuire

β˜… 5

The staff are super helpful and friendly. They give out advice and guidance. The routes change periodically so youre not stuck with stagnant paths you've already learned. The prices are reasonable and have variety of pkans based on one's needs/wants.

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sabiha mujkic

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Irfan Chaudhry

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Ori Tzuriel

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Anthony Sourdiff

β˜… 4

The place had many challenging obstacles there. The staff was great working with the kids. Just a little bit warm on the inside of the building. It was my family's first time there and it was a pleasant experience.

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david zambito

β˜… 5

Great time bouldering here. Good price, challenging sets, pleasant staff. Icing on the cake was the used holds they had for sale.
Cave sections throughout the facility took advantage of the unique shaping.

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Chelsea Tedder

β˜… 5

We recently hosted my son’s 10th birthday party at Petra and it was wonderful! The staff were fun and welcoming and handled a group of 9 year old boys with no problem. The kids had so much fun! It felt easy for us as parents and the price was reasonable. We would definitely do this again!

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Brad F.

β˜… 4

More of a homey/ old school gym vibe versus its competition, Metrorock, which has the more classic, proffessional/ industrial vibe.

The gym gets crowded quickly and can feel tight, due to its layout and design. (Less open, less airflow, tight corridors, etc)

Overall a good gym with good hospitality and friendly employees.
Worth a visit, the gym has unique roof features and fun overhangs and slabs.
The gym does lack on a few things such as a Moonboard or the other classic training boards, and the training area is relatively small.

Another great thing the gym has is an upstairs lounge. A comfy place to sit down and read a book or relax before during or after a session.

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Joseph Potts

β˜… 5

Fun little climbing gym. Great for smaller/newer climbers, good for larger/advanced climbers.

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Kiesha Richardson

β˜… 5

We celebrated our daughter's 10th birthday party at Petra Cliffs. We came with 4 girls total and they absolutely LOVED it. We reserved the party space online (2 hour time slot)-the process was very easy. We were able to get the necessary waivers signed virtually by all the parents, which was a piece of cake. The upstairs area they provided was exactly what we needed for their cake and present break. The girls played hard for 45 min, then took a break, then they enjoyed the ropes course. I didn't catch his name, but he was fantastic getting all the girls to overcome any fears and all 4 completed the course. Really a fantastic way to climb into her 10th year! Thank you Petra Cliffs.

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Kyle Kelly

β˜… 5

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christopher meggs

β˜… 5

Awesome bouldering gym

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Kevin C

β˜… 5

Good climb

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Gabrielle Galestro

β˜… 5

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Jill Rubin

β˜… 5

Petra Cliffs is a great place to take kids. They are accepting of kids and gently push my shy kids to try new things and push their boundaries. We loved sending our kids to Friday Night Kids' Club- $35 each plus pizza dinner for 3 hours meant we could go on a date while the kids had a really good time.

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Tim Collins

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Abigail Cole

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Alexander Sprague

β˜… 5

Highly recommend taking an avy 1 course with Steve! He has a wealth of knowledge and keeps the course interesting.

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Christopher J

β˜… 5

Simply the best ice climbing guides in VT. I had the most incredible adventure with today with Zack ice climbing even though the weather was a bit rough in the morning with some cold rain. I already told 3 friends what a great time I had and can't wait to review the video and photos once I thaw out. As I told Zack it was tough for me to be expressively grateful on the mountain cause I was trying to focus on all of the technique and safety tips/protocols but I finally got a chance to process the trip and reflect on it. The older I get the more I realize the experiences are what matter in life and this adventure of being guided/lead by Petra will always be remembered. I feel extremely fortunate to be supported by him and your organization. His expertise, character, focus on safety, chill demeanor, patience, and leadership make adventures like today totally magical. He is extremely efficient at all of the administrative safety work (ropes, anchors, etc.) allowing me to spend much more time climbing and less standing around waiting. Even when we were waiting he was talking about the knots he was tying, explaining the rock structures, or history of alpinism techniques with crampons. Thank you again!

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Katelyn D

β˜… 5

Incredible community of people associated with this gym. This gym is on the small side but every program that I have been to has been so informative and fun! Started going to their nature walks with GeneO during the pandemic (Jan 2021), professional, courteous and safe! I’m always learning at Petra! Did some outdoor climbing/anchor building skills/guided trips with Andrea, incredible instructor and a great leader! We covered a lot of material but I didn’t feel overwhelmed and Andrea adapted to the group needs as the day went on. Went in for several coaching sessions over a few months with Olivia and Eva and both had strategies to improve my climbing and to encourage me to have fun! If you’re wondering about going to Petra, check it out, you won’t be disappointed! Definitely check out any of the programs they offer, it’s worth it!

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Kenneth M Martin Jr

β˜… 5

A wonderful recreational rock climbing indoor Facility

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Levi Reyes

β˜… 5

So much fun! I'm a beginner and they made me feel comfortable and safe, but also independent.

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Marla Emery

β˜… 5

The best possible place for a young child to learn to climb!

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Derek Schulte

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Dominique Erly

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Kevin Burke

β˜… 5

Nice place

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Max Zielinski

β˜… 5

Took an avalanche course with Steve, and it exceeded my expectations. Very nice, informative guy. Would highly recommend.

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benoit allard

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Peter Mudd

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Ryan Maxwell

β˜… 5

Always great. Kids loved it too!

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Leigh Gamble

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Zepla

β˜… 5

great for rock climbing and bouldering alike. staff is super friendly and the gym is kid friendly as well.

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Melissa

β˜… 5

My 6yr old attended kids night and really enjoyed it! The instructor was great with her. We will definitely be back again.

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Adam Chevalier

β˜… 5

I brought a men's group from our church to Petra Cliffs. They did an amazing job handling a large group on short notice! The place is well-designed, well staffed, has unique elements, and has a friendly/family/welcoming atmosphere! We had a friend in a wheelchair with us and the employees did an amazing (above and beyond!!!) job helping him be able to climb with rope-support and a co-climber assisting as well. I can't say enough good things about our experience! Thanks for the great session and for caring about the experience of everyone in our group!

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matt f

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ian schulze

β˜… 5

It's a great place to go for some climbing. My nephews have enjoyed their summer camps for a couple years (not counting 2020 of course). Employees seem knowledgeable and are happily helpful.

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Humaira Hussain

β˜… 5

It was the first time climbing for our 4-year old. Anne was super helpful. She taught us how to use the harness, went through safety checks and made sure both my daughter and I were comfortable bouldering and rope climbing before she left us. Our daughter had a wonderful time. 1.5hours was plenty for her to be tired.

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M Chappell

β˜… 5

Brought the kids here on a rainy day. Staff was very friendly and thorough with their instructions. Good variety of climbing spaces and levels of difficulty.

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Justine VanSant

β˜… 4

We traveled from out of state for a girls trip and while looking for something fun to do around Burlington, VT we stumbled upon Petra Cliffs. I booked our reservation online prior to the trip and everything was smooth sailing! Great deal for the class and even after the detailed introduction we still had plenty of time to climb. This was our first time EVER doing anything like this and the staff made everything easy to understand and the environment was so friendly! Will definitely be coming back if we visit again. (4 star review simply because some of the bouldering wall was being rearranged during our visit and therefore unable to be utilized!)

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Nadia Irwanto

β˜… 5

So fun and with friendly staff!

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Charles Collins

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Lilla Salvesen

β˜… 5

This gym is great but tough for beginners. Not a lot of easy climbs so you end up trying the same 4 over and over again. Love the staff they are super helpful and often give tips to climbers.

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Dan Luong

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Bobby Lussier

β˜… 5

Petra Cliffs is one of my favorite places to be in Burlington! The climbing is wonderful and the community is so supportive and lovely. Also really love the nature walks with GeneO :)

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Stephanie Hollop

β˜… 5

First time there this past weekend - awesome experience! Highly recommend the beginner package for newbies. Ben was very thorough and encouraging when teaching how to use the belay systems. I will definitely be going back again!

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Bennett Townley

β˜… 5

I had an awesome time in camp here

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Madlyn Wilson

β˜… 5

Super fun climbing gym with supportive and helpful staff!

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Cody Buchanan

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Jeremy Hudson

β˜… 5

Very helpful and friendly people, with a good game plan for Covid. I felt very comfortable visiting with my little kids. Plan ahead and book a reservation online. Enjoy!

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Michelle Vitale

β˜… 5

Best indoor gym in VT, love climbing here, love the staff here, just love love love

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Ryan Nordle

β˜… 5

Simply the best. Exciting climbing gym with a classic vibe. No one is pretentious or standoffish; everyone, from staff to patrons, treats the gym as a community space. Great deals on memberships, lessons, and clinics, all supported by a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable climbers. I feel completely at home striking up a conversation with folks climbing things six grades above me because they all act very humble and respect everyone else's climbing progress; there's a lot of cheering on strangers.
I really can't say enough about this place, been coming almost every other day for the last three months and couldn't be happier with the connections and progress that I've made. So highly recommend Petra as the gym to try for both the novice and veteran climbers.

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Nick

β˜… 5

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Kallie McGrath

β˜… 5

This climbing center is really great! Nice atmosphere & helpful staff. Not sure how it was pre-COVID, but on a saturday afternoon it was not crowded at all which was ideal. I enjoyed the "bouldering cave" & unique puzzles throughout the center. The bouldering walls are realistic & more advanced in difficulty, but I think the belay climbing option would be perfect for beginners! The free tomatoes were a great treat at the end of my climb.

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rachel mullis

β˜… 5

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B.K. Bady-Kaye

β˜… 5

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Evan Masseau

β˜… 5

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Michael Barnes

β˜… 5

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Sam Yang

β˜… 5

Great staff

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Alison Anker

β˜… 5

Our daughter has been a member of the climbing team for the past two years. Its a great community that teaches kids to challenge themselves, technical skills, and to have fun. We've also had a birthday party which was fantastic. We can't wait to get back to the wall again. Thanks Petra Cliffs team for all that you do and the great environment you provide!

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Jennifer Matheson

β˜… 5

What a great place. The whole troop had a blast spending the night and our chaperone for the night was great. Thank you for getting us out of the house and having fun.

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Sarah Capron

β˜… 4

The people were welcoming and helpful. They are getting a new building soon and I am looking forward to a new experience at Petra Cliffs.

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Connell Poor

β˜… 4

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Ryan Miller

β˜… 5

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Taylor Dobbs

β˜… 5

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Emily Piersiak

β˜… 5

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Wolde North

β˜… 5

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Sam Alpert

β˜… 4

Great place to train, lots of bouldering.

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Kurt Hughes

β˜… 5

Brought my 11 year-old niece in for a lesson. Cate was amazing with her, and all of the staff were welcoming and helpful! Another wonderful local business!

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Wes Silver

β˜… 5

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Sylvan Zeitlyn

β˜… 5

great place to climb

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Phillip Peterson

β˜… 5

What a great place. What great climbing. Most importantly, what great people! Go here and climb. Even if you think you can't, you can; if a large guy like me can do it, anyone can.

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Adrian Christensen

β˜… 5

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Chad Butt

β˜… 5

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Samuel Bonchek

β˜… 5

Awesome, not the biggest climbing place around but very intimate and the route names always keep me entertained and the employees are nice. Gets very hot during summer days, but that's fine, just makes you feel like you're working harder

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Lindsey Calano

β˜… 5

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Riley Roberts

β˜… 5

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Camille Sirianni

β˜… 5

Super friendly staff and fun climbing! It is a little warm in there in the summer though.

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Leigh Fowler

β˜… 5

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V Keepin

β˜… 5

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Kathleen Knight

β˜… 5

Great gym, good atmosphere, friendly people and good community.

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Hannah B

β˜… 5

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Zachary Pete

β˜… 5

I really enjoy this gym. Grew up going to camps here and have recently come back for a few climbing days. Really friendly staff and there's plenty of climbing space so you never feel crowded. The facility is both clean and well maintained and the rates for day passes are quite reasonable. It's a unique climbing space and well worth a visit.

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V Warfield

β˜… 5

Helpful staff and very large, varied courses

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Hakeem

β˜… 5

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Marc-Anthony Rodriguez

β˜… 5

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Kyle

β˜… 5

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Heather Driscoll

β˜… 5

Awesome! The workers are great and have so much patience. Thanks for a great time!

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Sarah Allen

β˜… 5

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Angela Leung/Chui

β˜… 5

Fun place to be! You can challenge yourself to any level you desire.

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Aurora Nowak

β˜… 5

It's a very popular location. The staff is friendly and caring. And the courses change frequently enough.

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Aaron Early

β˜… 5

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Terrence Boylan

β˜… 4

Nice gym. The kids love it.

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Michael

β˜… 3

For anyone 7 years and up this place is like 90% guaranteed to be awesome BUT for the younger ones it has great potential to be an expensive meh experience.

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Joseph Kaming-Thanassi

β˜… 5

Petra cliffs is a great climbing gym! The bouldering routes are fun and challenging, and the staff is friendly and helpful. One thing of note is that they grade their routes pretty tough. A v2 here is probably harder than elsewhere.

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Susan Edwards

β˜… 5

Our 9 year old daughter did the holiday camp and she loved it! Patrick and Olivia were great coaches and she learned a lot! Can't wait to come back and climb with her as well as do another camp in the future.

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Desare Pell

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It was our first time here on 12/19 with my wife and 9-year-old son. The gentleman taking care of us was really short, not welcoming, and not engaging with us at all. He was rude and seemed really bothered by us. We didn't get his name but he has long curly hair and wears it in a ponytail. We manage painfully to get through selecting and paying for what we wanted $80 to climb for the day. We were lucky to have a nice woman give us our orientation and she apologized for the gentleman's behavior. She was extremely nice and answered all of our questions and we greatly appreciated it. Especially after having the experience with him. We tried our best to enjoy our time but we still left with a BAD taste in our mouths. To put it simply we will not come back to this place because of the POOR customer service we experienced. I will gladly take my business to Metro Rock any day! First timers here don't waste your time here!

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Karen Hall

β˜… 5

Family had a great time and our trainer made us all feel comfortable and confident in the rock climbing. Thanks for taking care of us and the encouragement!

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Gaming with Dad!! Santiago

β˜… 4

Awesome place to have a great time w the whole family!! Good exercise too!! Almost all staff there are extremely pleasant, helpful, and knowledgable w the exception of one! Thanks guys! My kids and I had a blast!!!!

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Jacob Dubois

β˜… 5

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Alexander Garrison, Jr.

β˜… 5

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Jonathan Gray

β˜… 5

Their Mini Monkeys program is superb. They instructors work very well with kids. I recommend it highly!

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Eric Lemire

β˜… 4

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K Camp-Louise

β˜… 4

First time climber review. Friendly and knowledgeable staff tought our group how to belay safely and how to choose climbs based on the rating system. There were certainly a variety of climbs that were both attainable for a beginner like myself & aspirational climbs. With any new sport, if a person decides to go back to try a second time depends greatly on environment & experience. That said, I will definitely try rock climbing again!

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Kerry Batdorf

β˜… 5

Pleasant, comfortable, challenging.

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Dash Porter

β˜… 5

I've climbed before, too long ago, but my first time at Petra was a smooth and easy return to the sport. Went bouldering for an hour and now my forearms are more solid than the rock we climbed (sarcasm). Would definitely recommend to beginning climbers. I can't comment for more experienced climbers but there was definitely a variety of routes.

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VJT 2018

β˜… 5

We came here for a 7 years olds bday party and had a fantastic time. The instructors were awesome. They did a great job telling the kids all the rules of climbing and then helped the kids climb. They were very helpful and supportive. We had a great time.

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Katharine Miele

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R Webs

β˜… 5

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Kylee Pierce

β˜… 4

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Matthew Staff

β˜… 4

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