Bouldering Project - Minneapolis
📍 1433 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55411
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers sauna facilities as part of its comprehensive wellness amenities. Gym members appreciate the inclusion of the sauna alongside the extensive fitness offerings. The sauna is noted as a popular feature, with members hearing wonderful things about it, though specific details on type, temperature, or cold plunge availability are not provided in the available feedback.
Atmosphere
& Community The gym is consistently described as a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment. Both staff and fellow climbers are noted for being extremely kind, compassionate, and respectful, often offering tips to those who ask. The community is highlighted as a major strength, with fun events and a general atmosphere that makes it accessible for climbers of all levels, including those new to the sport or overcoming a fear of heights. ## Facilities & Climbing The 40,000-square-foot facility is centered around a massive bouldering area with solid walls and routes that change weekly, providing consistent new challenges. The gym uses a color-coded grading system for routes, which some members find can lead to predictability within grades, though it also helps climbers target specific skills. In addition to climbing, the venue features a full-service weight room, a variety of classes including yoga and informative climbing sessions, and co-working spaces with WiFi.
Staff
The staff are frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and great with children. Their supportive nature contributes significantly to the gym's welcoming atmosphere.
Location & Expansion
The gym boasts a great location right next to the Mississippi River. A visitor also mentioned excitement about a future location in St. Paul.
What Reviewers Love
- The gym fosters an exceptionally welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community.
- The facility offers a huge variety of amenities, including climbing, a gym, sauna, classes, and co-working spaces.
- The staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this gym suitable for beginners or children?
Yes, the gym is noted for its welcoming environment for new climbers and is very kid-friendly, offering classes like 'Pebbles' for young children, birthday parties, and a color diagram to help identify easier paths.
How often are the climbing routes updated?
The bouldering routes change weekly, providing regular new challenges for members.
What is included with a membership besides climbing?
A membership provides access to a wide variety of activities including the sauna, a full gym, yoga and fitness classes, climbing classes, and co-working spaces.