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Boulders Climbing Gym - Downtown
4.4 ★★★★☆ 204 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Madison, Wisconsin
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $21 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Ages 6–15 — the gym's own stated range
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (608) 640-4646
- Website bouldersgym.com
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
What's inside
“Good overall experience, especially if you love bouldering there is plenty of runs to do lots of slab and overhang”
What climbers say again and again
“Well staffed and always clean as well.”
“Lots of interesting features and setting is usually very solid.”
“If you are climbing for the first time at this location, I’d recommend avoiding Monday and Tuesday, as that is when the setters are setting new problems.”
“Try to find a friend to bring you with, as it's a bit overwhelming at first, but it's a very welcoming space and is very beginner friendly.”
From the reviews
Nice, local gym. There is a nice variety of wall types, and staff is great. They can be a bit inconsistent with their setting (usually every week on Monday and Tuesday), and the ratings seem to vary a bit.
I absolutely love the community at all Boulders locations. If you are climbing for the first time at this location, I’d recommend avoiding Monday and Tuesday, as that is when the setters are setting new problems. Thus, the gym can feel a bit limited and crowded on those days.
We spent a weekend in Madison and decided to try this rock climbing gym. It was fun and we enjoyed it. However, the price is bit high -$20 day pass ( we had our own climbing shoes). Also, the grade system makes it harder to find your level.
Very great place to go climbing. Busy most evenings, but super fun. Day pass is 25, 20 for pass, 5 for shoes. Membership is 80 a month. They rotate out routes a fair amount, there is always something new.
Kids classes & camps at Boulders Climbing Gym - Downtown
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Boulders Climbing Gym - Downtown — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.
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