I went to the Hive Vancouver as a complete beginner to climbing. I thought their introduction to bouldering class would be good since it teaches you the basics and also includes a 2 week membership, with rentals, to discover if you actually enjoy bouldering.

The class itself was fine, we learned the basics of safety and simple technique in a secluded spot away from the main area, then went off into the gym to practice what we had learned.

This is where I feel the Hive really lacks and is...

The Hive has amazing staff and an excellent setting, but I have growing concerns about safety within the facility. Having witnessed several incidents where climbers have landed on others, resulting in injuries, I believe there are some areas where improvements could significantly enhance the safety and overall experience at the gym.

A key aspect that could be improved is the management of space, particularly in high-traffic areas. For instance, the ramp area behind the men’s change room,...

Very bad experience, would not recommend for a one-time visit while traveling. Over-crowded with dangerous gym lay-out/setting if you want to try hard/are coming to really climb. The climbers here don’t respect space and the setters set routes with crux moves as if there isn’t 5-10 oblivious people below you. Many people have mentioned tight spaces, which is what it is, but you don’t have to set a comp style finish on a V6 with a 5ft landing area that you know will have 5-10 people...