North Summit Climbing Gym — Local services in Bushkill Township

As a last minute idea on our way leaving the Poconos we decided to try out rock climbing and found North Summit through a Google search. Reserving a time just took a few clicks on my phone and although we arrived 30 mins before our time the staff welcomed us in and walked us through the entire process and got us started early. For less than the cost of a pair of Vans we got shoes, harnesses, and a full instructional class. Once we learned we were free to climb the entire area and the staff continued to be encouraging, helpful, and supportive as we pushed ourselves to climb multiple routes and even try some bouldering. Despite our early start time we were able to stay and climb longer than originally booked thanks to the generosity of the staff and space availability. The staff were kind and seemed genuinely interested in seeing us all succeed at any climb we tried. Even trying to climb the paths themselves to help us figure out the best grips and routes. I highly recommend it for couples, families, or groups. Some other places I found limited climbers to a max weight of 250lbs but North Summit has no limit and although I am a big guy at 275lbs I felt safe and secured despite being belayed by someone 100lbs lighter. I will be...

I remember just showing up with my cousin about 2 years ago just checking the place out.... we got hooked. The staff is great, members are friendly, and overall the gym is very positive. Music selection at times is questionable (may make you want to fall asleep). Because it's a smaller a gym they do switch routes up so membership is encouraged. As the owner will tell you his secret to the place. Buy holds and set routes. The shop is excellent as well so you can try some gear before you buy with expert advice.

Pro-tip: Hang around for boulder league after new year. It's intended to bring in new climbers with a handicap system. I met some great people and had some great times. Nice thing about boulder league, you one have to show up once a week to participate whenever the gym is open to work with your schedule.

Downside to the gym, it's a hike to get there depending on where you live. It's worth ignoring the Doylestown gym and the Reading...

It was my first time ever going rock climbing with my wife. If was a great experience. From when they answered the phone to book. They answered all my wife’s question, polite, and helpful. When we arrived they engaged immediately, welcoming, clean. Guidance was concise, direct and clear. Once we were ready to climb the instructor (the owner, my apologies can’t remember her name) was so patient and kind. Her instructions where clear. My wife of course was a natural I was not. She not once made me feel like a was dumb but just had patience and guided me through. She did not leave us alone until she was comfortable and we were comfortable alone. It was great. Recommending for anyone that once to do this at...