The Spot Bouldering Gym — Local services in Denver

I can’t say much to the facility as I am not into bouldering, but the facility looks amazing, and is very well kept. I will speak on the staff. I had an encounter very close to the store and several staff members came out to my aid and were beyond nice. The amount of compassion that they showed me was unreal. They invited me into the gym to have a seat and get cleaned up. They called help for me. They offered to give me snacks and drinks to make sure I was OK. And you could tell they weren’t doing it to be nice you could tell that’s just how these dudes roll. They’re just good dudes looking out for other people and honestly maybe I’m jaded but I feel like that’s lacking nowadays especially in downtown Denver. So, although I can’t speak to the business itself, I can tell you that the people working there are absolutely amazing, caring, real people. So I can imagine if this is your thing, this would be the place to go. I can only imagine the amount of care and attention they put towards their business and their customers if that’s how they treat strangers. I will be coming here to learn bouldering because the guys offered so I’ll update this when I actually go and use the facilities but I have no doubt that this is the best bouldering gym in the United States just based...

Me and my boyfriend are from Calgary - we are avid climbers from the Bow Valley of Canada.

I've been climbing for over 12 years where my days as a climber are borne from old-school gyms as in the walls were built from the 1970's, taped routes, and the facilities were chalky, a little dusty, and exuded that dungeon-esque vibe. A lot of those gyms have since reno'd to the now pristinely clean, open-concept, and more new-school comp setting.

Coming to The Spot was like jumping back into time and I was 10000% here for it. Absolutely loved the setting which was technical, crimpy, hugely beta-driven and mimicked outdoor rock movement. The photos taken do not give any justice to how (surprisingly) large this facility actually is where the sheer number of walls and problems to climb on is impressive. The training area had a good variety of hangboards and training boards (kilter/campus/tension), along with a weight-training section. It kept me and my partner busy for nearly 4 hours where we bouldered till we had no skin left. I wish there more gyms like this in my own city. If I ever come back to Denver, I would not blink an eye at paying the $26 fee to...

Friendly staff, lots of interesting problems of all grades. Note, they use a non-standard grading system here of 'spots' with plus or minus. I would prefer seeing standard grading, but just a minor nitpick.

This location has the some of my favorite cave/overhung bouldering in the area, and has consistently been set with interesting problems and movements every time I've visited. Plenty of variety in all the walls, a nice training area with hangboards and a moonboard, and beer on tap!

Plenty of street parking, however most require meter payment and are limited to two hours. Didn't notice an option to park anywhere else for free.

Biggest reason for my rating is due to the day pass price of $25, which I believe makes it the most expensive gym, bouldering and top rope/lead climbing included, in the entire Denver area. They offer student/military discounts which knock off $6, but still too pricey for just bouldering. Monthly or annual memberships are also offered, but without any roped climbing, that wouldn’t be an option for me.

Overall a great place to boulder, but pricing and limited parking options will make me utilize other...