Scrapyard Climbing Collective — Local services in Holland

I travelled across the state of Michigan trying every Boulder/climbing gym I could find, and this was my first stop.

Scrapyard has been extremely significant to me as it was the first climbing gym I had ever been to. I have taken tons of friends to this spot to introduce them to sport. They all left with a memorable appreciation for climbing and it's all thanks to how welcoming and charming the atmosphere of Scrapyard is.

Something that sets this gym apart from others is how amazing the people working here are. Every time I've visited there's always someone personable to chat with at the front desk. They treat all people as friends and are more than willing to help and assist you with any climbing needs you might have.

As far as the walls are concerned, Their holds are fairly maintained and set up very well. They have a large range of difficulties to choose from that span from never done this before to "you better know what you're doing or you will find out!" They offer Auto-belay, top-rope, slab, and a ton of overhang. Additionally, they consistently change the routes, so if you're a frequent visitor you'll always have something new to look forward to.

They have a small gym off to the side, but I think that there is also another business attached to them that's an actual training facility. They sell a small selection of snacks, and climbing equipment. I don't recall them selling shoes or any bigger items.

Bring your family, friends, and loved ones; This is the perfect spot to kick-start your new...

I've shared this before as a member of the climbing community and I'm further down in the reviews from a few years ago, but I'm double tapping here as a gym owner now.

Scrapyard has a storied history in the Holland community of developing the climbing scene here, and they do a great job of developing climbers, especially for outdoor climbing and tackling some of the bouldering in the midwest. Very thoughtful and intentional approach here. Look to Scrapyard for amazing rope routes too! (We don't have ropes over at Shift).

I've personally trained here for years, both for bouldering fitness and for outdoors multi-pitch, and my kids have participated in all of their kids programming (which has been a huge success -- my kids were introduced to climbing instruction here).

Highly...

This is your climbing home. I've never been to a place so welcoming and friendly. Josh(owner) and his staff are encouraging and authentic people who are very knowledgeable. My wife and I decided to join as members in June 2021 and we immediately were made to feel at home even though we came in with very little experience. In many gyms, there can be a expectation to be really good right at the start but that's not the case here. Everyone is a cheerleader and respects your ability. Josh makes use of the space really well by rotating bouldering problems every week, section by section so it's hard to get bored. The easier, beginner routes are bit more limited than the harder ones. But there's still plenty to keep you occupied. My only regret is that I didn't start...