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The Notch Climbing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $25 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness 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
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (603) 790-0737
- Website thenotchclimbing.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
What's inside
“Besides ~50 rope routes and a similar number of bouldering routes, up some stairs there is a little open air loft sitting area big enough for 12ish people.”
“Matt did a great job teaching the top rope class, being both very knowledgeable and personable.”
“It's great for kids, too; they have a great kids bouldering wall upstairs and the auto belay wall has a path specially set up for little people.”
“There is also a pretty big bouldering section, a giant kilter-board thing and a kids wall upstairs.”
What climbers say again and again
“The facilities are very clean and routes seem to be changed frequently.”
“Awesome staff good route setting and a lot of fun”
“They are very family-friendly and have been extremely welcoming to my two young children and I (all beginners).”
“It's great for kids, too; they have a great kids bouldering wall upstairs and the auto belay wall has a path specially set up for little people.”
“The facility is top Notch (hehe), the staff is super helpful and friendly, the climbing is super fun!”
From the reviews
Great first experience at this beautiful new facility. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Overall. A wonderful vibe and an amazing addition to the Upper Valley. Congrats to the founders and team!
I came on opening day and had a blast! What an AMAZING facility! I've never climbed before and I left with a membership.. I guess this is who I am now!
The culture and atmosphere is completely positive and friendly. Also, everyone seems to feel welcomed there, regardless of age or ability. Let this be emblematic of the inclusive and healthy environment of the upper valley. Congratulations to the owners for creating this.
Cool gym, all of the staff are very kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and have safety in mind. The routes are interesting and fun with grades that accurately reflect the difficulty of the climb... definitely can't say that about just any old climbing gym!
Birthday parties at The Notch Climbing Gym
The Notch Climbing Gym hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
Kids classes & camps at The Notch Climbing Gym
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at The Notch 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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