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Brooklyn Boulders Chicago

Brooklyn Boulders builds and operates active lifestyles facilities that foster community through rock climbing, fitness, arts + culture, active co-working, and events.

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Brooklyn Boulders builds and operates active lifestyles facilities that foster community through rock climbing, fitness, arts + culture, active co-working, and events.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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    Ghazala I.
    Reviewed on 01/12/20

    Fantastic experience, largely thanks to my very encouraging instructor, Jason. I'd never done anything like this before and I'm my fitness level is weak, but Jason showed me how I could still do this and see improvement. The space itself is also really cool and includes regular gym equipment and yoga classes and even an area to do work on your laptop! It very much felt like a tight-knit but open community. This class is also a great deal through Dabble because it's cheaper than what's listed on Brooklyn Boulders' website, and you also get another free day pass to come back! I will definitely be back!

    Fantastic experience, largely thanks to my very encouraging instructor, Jason. I'd never done anything like this before and I'm my fitness level is weak, but Jason showed me how I could still do this and see improvement. The space itself is also really cool and includes regular gym equipment and yoga classes and even an area to do work on your laptop! It very much felt like a tight-knit but open community. This class is also a great deal through Dabble because it's cheaper than what's listed on Brooklyn Boulders' website, and you also get another free day pass to come back! I will definitely be back!

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    Maricar T.
    Reviewed on 09/18/19

    Last time I rock climbed was when I was in elementary school. This class was a great one as a newbie. First part of the class was focusing on techniques. Second half was climbing a wall or two. Class participants were all encouraging towards one another which is nice. Came on my own which was cool because you really just focus on yourself. Did I look clumsy? Of course, but I had a good time!

    Last time I rock climbed was when I was in elementary school. This class was a great one as a newbie. First part of the class was focusing on techniques. Second half was climbing a wall or two. Class participants were all encouraging towards one another which is nice. Came on my own which was cool because you really just focus on yourself. Did I look clumsy? Of course, but I had a good time!

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    Carey L.
    Reviewed on 07/14/19

    Loved this class - great instructor who made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, easy way to try a new challenge! Looking forward to more.

    Loved this class - great instructor who made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, easy way to try a new challenge! Looking forward to more.

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    Nia E.
    Reviewed on 04/27/19

    I was looking for something fun to do and the Brooklyn Boulders Intro to Climbing seemed to fit. I have never climbed before so I was a little nervous, but the instructor (Rob) was great! We got a little technique, safety best practices, and even climbing history in the one hour lesson. I had plenty of opportunities to practice and left exhausted but happy with what I was able to accomplish in one day.

    I was looking for something fun to do and the Brooklyn Boulders Intro to Climbing seemed to fit. I have never climbed before so I was a little nervous, but the instructor (Rob) was great! We got a little technique, safety best practices, and even climbing history in the one hour lesson. I had plenty of opportunities to practice and left exhausted but happy with what I was able to accomplish in one day.

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    Galarena P.
    Reviewed on 03/01/19

    We had a amazing time at the Intro to Climbing class. Our instructor Luis G. was great! Very helpful and welcoming.

    We had a amazing time at the Intro to Climbing class. Our instructor Luis G. was great! Very helpful and welcoming.

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    Gerardo C.
    Reviewed on 02/03/19

    Great experience learning a new and fun activity.

    Great experience learning a new and fun activity.

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    Amanda Cyrene M.
    Reviewed on 12/10/18

    Some challenging moments, but Emma and the group were super supportive and encouraging. Eventually did all the climbs and it was nice that we were able to stay afterwards to climb on our own.

    Some challenging moments, but Emma and the group were super supportive and encouraging. Eventually did all the climbs and it was nice that we were able to stay afterwards to climb on our own.

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    Amy K.
    Reviewed on 11/19/18

    I have been wanting to try out climbing for a while and it seems so daunting to just get it started on my own. So I decided to take a class to learn the basics and not throw myself out there. And I am really glad that I did!

    The instructor was very encouraging even for people who were afraid of heights. He didn't push you to do things that you were not comfortable with. Also very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking about trying out but is scared to go with your experienced friends.

    I have been wanting to try out climbing for a while and it seems so daunting to just get it started on my own. So I decided to take a class to learn the basics and not throw myself out there. And I am really glad that I did!

    The instructor was very encouraging even for people who were afraid of heights. He didn't push you to do things that you were not comfortable with. Also very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking about trying out but is scared to go with your experienced friends.

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    Emma H.
    Reviewed on 11/19/18

    The teacher was very professional and encouraging.

    The teacher was very professional and encouraging.

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    Jami E.
    Reviewed on 11/17/18

    My girlfriends and I tried rock climbing with the intro to rock climbing class at Brooklyn Boulders. Our teacher was extremely upbeat and positive and had a lot of knowledge to share.

    My girlfriends and I tried rock climbing with the intro to rock climbing class at Brooklyn Boulders. Our teacher was extremely upbeat and positive and had a lot of knowledge to share.

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    Kay M.
    Reviewed on 10/18/18

    I went to this event with three friends. We were joined by three more climbers for a total of seven. Maddie, our teacher (Sorry if I misspelled the name!), was wonderfully sweet and funny, but still had a firm enough control of the group to make sure people knew the safe falling and descent rules on the basic bouldering setup before we moved on. We were offered the chance to try four or five routes on the bouldering sections, including the scary cave underhang, and then a chance at the big wall. The value for the cost is extremely high and we all had a great time; I plan on bringing several other friends in the next month or two and may well sign up with the gym myself once my current gym membership runs out.

    I went to this event with three friends. We were joined by three more climbers for a total of seven. Maddie, our teacher (Sorry if I misspelled the name!), was wonderfully sweet and funny, but still had a firm enough control of the group to make sure people knew the safe falling and descent rules on the basic bouldering setup before we moved on. We were offered the chance to try four or five routes on the bouldering sections, including the scary cave underhang, and then a chance at the big wall. The value for the cost is extremely high and we all had a great time; I plan on bringing several other friends in the next month or two and may well sign up with the gym myself once my current gym membership runs out.

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    Jean Paul G.
    Reviewed on 10/17/18

    A fun way to learn basic climbing and realize how poor your grip strength is! Be prepared to get addicted.

    A fun way to learn basic climbing and realize how poor your grip strength is! Be prepared to get addicted.

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    Prash S.
    Reviewed on 08/07/18

    This class had a great teacher to student ratio and the feedback was very helpful and supportive. They were able to customize the challenges to the participants' skills levels, which I appreciated. It was a fun way to get a workout!

    This class had a great teacher to student ratio and the feedback was very helpful and supportive. They were able to customize the challenges to the participants' skills levels, which I appreciated. It was a fun way to get a workout!

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    Josephine B.
    Reviewed on 08/06/18

    This was my first time at a climbing gym and Brooklyn Boulders was very impressive! The environment was positive and welcoming, the patrons and teachers were friendly and communicative, and the facility itself was clean and colorful. We started by learning the basics in bouldering and auto-belay climbing, and then had the rest of the night to keep exploring the rest of the walls (although, you may be sore after the first hour-- and for the next 2 days...!) Climbing was great work out :)

    This was my first time at a climbing gym and Brooklyn Boulders was very impressive! The environment was positive and welcoming, the patrons and teachers were friendly and communicative, and the facility itself was clean and colorful. We started by learning the basics in bouldering and auto-belay climbing, and then had the rest of the night to keep exploring the rest of the walls (although, you may be sore after the first hour-- and for the next 2 days...!) Climbing was great work out :)

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    Dana J.
    Reviewed on 07/13/18

    This class was really great. I had not climbed in ten years and now I want to start climbing again. It was definitely worth the time and money invested to try out this class and see this space.

    This class was really great. I had not climbed in ten years and now I want to start climbing again. It was definitely worth the time and money invested to try out this class and see this space.

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    Yael G.
    Reviewed on 05/06/18

    The teacher claire was amazing. She explained everything very clearly and understood that I was afraid of heights and didn't push to far. I will look into more classes.

    The teacher claire was amazing. She explained everything very clearly and understood that I was afraid of heights and didn't push to far. I will look into more classes.

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    Ziwen Y.
    Reviewed on 04/14/18

    It was fun for a first time climber. Really good experience

    It was fun for a first time climber. Really good experience

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    Janna A.
    Reviewed on 04/08/18

    I had a great time at Brooklyn Boulders. This is an excellent deal - the price includes rental of climbing gear plus opportunity to spend the rest of the day practicing bouldering/climbing. The teacher explained bouldering really well. Overall, excellent experience and planning to come back to the gym to practice bouldering even more.

    I had a great time at Brooklyn Boulders. This is an excellent deal - the price includes rental of climbing gear plus opportunity to spend the rest of the day practicing bouldering/climbing. The teacher explained bouldering really well. Overall, excellent experience and planning to come back to the gym to practice bouldering even more.

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    Melissa Y.
    Reviewed on 04/08/18

    Class was great! No nonsense, got to the basics quickly so you can climb. Very fun in a group setting.

    Class was great! No nonsense, got to the basics quickly so you can climb. Very fun in a group setting.

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    Kenneth C.
    Reviewed on 04/08/18

    I had a wonderful time, great upper and lower body workout!!!!

    I had a wonderful time, great upper and lower body workout!!!!

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    Amy W.
    Reviewed on 03/30/18

    I really enjoyed this. It was much harder than I anticipated but the instructor and other climbers were very nice and helpful. I would love to continue climbing since it was a great challenge mentally and physically but fun as well!!

    I really enjoyed this. It was much harder than I anticipated but the instructor and other climbers were very nice and helpful. I would love to continue climbing since it was a great challenge mentally and physically but fun as well!!

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    Amber B.
    Reviewed on 02/18/18

    I think this was a lot of fun! They teach you the basics of bouldering and climbing. What they do not really make clear on this description is that after the class is over, you have a day pass to do as you please around the facility. That was a pleasant surprise! Ignore one of the earlier comments that said it was a lot of standing around. You do take turns, but you have lots of time after to do what you want. I'd totally recommend this to someone who wants to try out bouldering.

    I think this was a lot of fun! They teach you the basics of bouldering and climbing. What they do not really make clear on this description is that after the class is over, you have a day pass to do as you please around the facility. That was a pleasant surprise! Ignore one of the earlier comments that said it was a lot of standing around. You do take turns, but you have lots of time after to do what you want. I'd totally recommend this to someone who wants to try out bouldering.

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    Shua S.
    Reviewed on 02/12/18

    Kim was amazing, I learned a lot about technique.

    Kim was amazing, I learned a lot about technique.

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    Karen W.
    Reviewed on 10/20/17

    It was actually a blind date. It turns out only the two of us had signed up for the class and for both of us it was our first time. We're both in good shape and fairly athletic but had never climbed before. It was all right but personally I would have liked a bit more instruction from our teacher.
    I wouldn't recommend this activity if you're not in good to great physical condition already. Core body and leg strength is more important that arm strength, believe it or not, but shoulder strength is also key. You get more winded than you expect. Forty-five minutes is enough for a first time.
    Also, not a bad activity for a first date.

    It was actually a blind date. It turns out only the two of us had signed up for the class and for both of us it was our first time. We're both in good shape and fairly athletic but had never climbed before. It was all right but personally I would have liked a bit more instruction from our teacher.
    I wouldn't recommend this activity if you're not in good to great physical condition already. Core body and leg strength is more important that arm strength, believe it or not, but shoulder strength is also key. You get more winded than you expect. Forty-five minutes is enough for a first time.
    Also, not a bad activity for a first date.

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    Carrie S.
    Reviewed on 10/14/17

    This was a great start to climbing. This class gave me a lot to think about and work on, with both hands-on practice and easy-to-remember pieces of advice.

    This was a great start to climbing. This class gave me a lot to think about and work on, with both hands-on practice and easy-to-remember pieces of advice.

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    Amy P.
    Reviewed on 09/25/17

    Great instructor...very knowledgeable and helpful! I would recommend this class.

    Great instructor...very knowledgeable and helpful! I would recommend this class.

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    Bridget G.
    Reviewed on 08/25/17

    The Brooklyn Boulders facility is very cool, and everyone working there was super nice. It was very crowded, which was a little tough when having a class, because we kept having to wait for others to use the wall before us. We definitely learned a lot from our instructor on climbing technique, and went on many different types of bouldering walls. I wish we had had a little more help when heading towards the big wall, though. They ended the class after just the bouldering walls and then handed us a harness and told us to go do the auto-belay basically on our own. Learned a lot, but wish it was a little more organized!

    The Brooklyn Boulders facility is very cool, and everyone working there was super nice. It was very crowded, which was a little tough when having a class, because we kept having to wait for others to use the wall before us. We definitely learned a lot from our instructor on climbing technique, and went on many different types of bouldering walls. I wish we had had a little more help when heading towards the big wall, though. They ended the class after just the bouldering walls and then handed us a harness and told us to go do the auto-belay basically on our own. Learned a lot, but wish it was a little more organized!

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    Courtney M.
    Reviewed on 05/30/17

    Phenomenal. Really great to learn a new skill—and it was a killer workout!

    Phenomenal. Really great to learn a new skill—and it was a killer workout!

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    Dan K.
    Reviewed on 05/01/17

    Intro to Climbing class was awesome! Everything was explained very well and at a pace that could be easily understood. Would highly recommend BKB to others interested in climbing, or just trying something new!

    Intro to Climbing class was awesome! Everything was explained very well and at a pace that could be easily understood. Would highly recommend BKB to others interested in climbing, or just trying something new!

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    Marette F.
    Reviewed on 04/21/17

    I was nervous to try climbing but the teacher was encouraging and helpful. She helped me get to the top of the wall when I didn't think I could. I had a good time and the gym is awesome!

    I was nervous to try climbing but the teacher was encouraging and helpful. She helped me get to the top of the wall when I didn't think I could. I had a good time and the gym is awesome!

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    Ashley H.
    Reviewed on 12/30/16

    We had a great time learning the basics of knots, anchors, belaying, and the fundamentals of rock climbing! We had lots of time to practice and the class was well organized

    We had a great time learning the basics of knots, anchors, belaying, and the fundamentals of rock climbing! We had lots of time to practice and the class was well organized

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    Jenna H.
    Reviewed on 12/17/16

    Class was fun and went over all the safety aspects of climbing. Also had the rest of the day to climb in the gym and a pass to come back another time. Instructor was very thorough and funny. He made the class very enjoyable.

    Class was fun and went over all the safety aspects of climbing. Also had the rest of the day to climb in the gym and a pass to come back another time. Instructor was very thorough and funny. He made the class very enjoyable.

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    Lee J.
    Reviewed on 11/27/16

    Teacher was upbeat and informative. Class space was incredible, and the bonus extras provided incredible value for money. I'm hooked!

    Teacher was upbeat and informative. Class space was incredible, and the bonus extras provided incredible value for money. I'm hooked!

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