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Climbmax Rock Climbing Gym
4.5 ★★★★★ 345 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Tempe, Arizona
Spacious bi-level arena featuring a mix of top-rope routes, lead climbing & bouldering options.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $35 — 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
- Belaying ropes gyms teach belaying or check your certification at the desk; bouldering and auto-belays need no partner and no belay test
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (480) 251-7271
- Website weareclimbmax.com
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–7 PM |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
What's inside
“Climbmax Rock Gym They offer both rope climbing and a full bouldering area, and the upstairs space is not restricted to members only like at some other gyms in the area.”
“The gym is really unique with a huge range of grades for both bouldering and top rope.”
“No, they don't have auto-belays, but that's what's great about it!”
What climbers say again and again
“Old school climbing gym with fun route setting!”
“Since it was our first time visiting, he was happy to tell us about some history behind the place!”
“Came here on a Wednesday night for their women’s climb night, it was only $10, which is a great deal considering the normal day pass without a membership is around $20.”
“Easily one of my favorite gyms, the routes were great, there were routes for all skill levels, gym owner was very welcoming and knowledgeable and made us feel at home!”
From the reviews
Old school climbing gym with fun route setting! Lead, toprope, and boulder problems are all fun, and well thought out. Especially the boulder tunnel that connects the two levels. I especially enjoyed that. What really makes this gym unique, though, are the fantastic owners, Sean and Emily.
Love this gym, the people are authentic and always ready to cheer you on. The climbs are hard but so satisfying when you get them, as a newer climber it took me a bit to get even the easiest climbs but the community really cheers you on. The vibe is really down to earth and easy to relax in.
This gym is amazing great technical walls and great bouldering areas. If u are into rock climbing or even thinking about getting into it the owner is awesome at setting u up to climb and feel safe. It’s a hidden gem for sure it always looks closed from the outside but it’s just the dark tint on the windows!
I checked out ClimbMax for the first time yesterday with a couple of people and we were beyond impressed with the atmosphere, hospitality from the owner Sean, route setting, pricing, and the community there.
Kids classes & camps at Climbmax Rock Climbing Gym
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Climbmax Rock Climbing Gym — 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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