7 avaliações para Higher Ground Rock Climbing Centre
Não exige registro
Josh F.
Classificação do local: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
Came here for my buddy’s bachelor party and had a great experience. The facilities were clean and the climbing was fun. Most importantly, Paulie was the man and completed our great experience at higher ground.
Carl S.
Classificação do local: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
I’ve been climbing here for five years now, and I always have a good day when I show up to climb. The community is great, and the location is perfect! The routes sometimes are missing tape, but its easy to figure out where the routes go, either by looking at the hold color, or just asking someone. The gym has been around for 20 years, and they are constantly improving the gym and trying to improve what is already a great experience. Another great aspect of Higher Ground is the location. You can easily walk to numerous restaurants(that have good food and beer selections), and the area is growing!
Joseph D.
Classificação do local: 2 Grand Rapids, MI
I’m going to have to echo the other review about the missing tape. Using tiny little strips of duct tape to mark the routes is painfully difficult to see where you actually have to go. Using a color coded rating system is also somewhat strange as most bouldering walls use a V0, V1, etc type system. Many of the routes, I feel, are either over/under rated for the color they are given. Some routes didn’t even feel complete. Crash pads could stand to be updated. I didn’t have a chance to top rope at all, so I can’t comment on that. Staff is very friendly and price is fair for what you are getting. If you are a more experienced climber, both outside and inside, I would expect a subpar experience that will at least calm the cravings before returning to a more proper climbing gym.
Chris S.
Classificação do local: 1 Essexville, MI
Not impressed. I came in from way out of town for work. Figured I would sample the local gyms like I always do. The web site said it was $ 11. To climb. I handed my card to the worker, he ran it than gave it to me. The cost was $ 16. When I enquired he stated its a one time insurance fee of $ 5.00? Wow, never heard of such a thing. But the damage was done. As far as the climbing, it was sub par. Frequently I found out that tape was missing. I had to watch the locals to figure out what was on. They did not seem surprised when I said I had noticed the problem. The tape they use is ½ inch with a different color tracer. The base color depicts the grade. There is so much of the same base tape that it’s just about impossible to follow a route without memorizing the route before hand. I won’t be back.
James Y.
Classificação do local: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
The staff is great! We have been coming once a week and are all mostly new to bouldering. Everyone there is down to earth and never makes us feel inadequate because we are new. They have been great and very willing to share technique and tricks with beginners. Even the other climbers have been friendly and helpful. It’s a great community atmosphere of down to earth climbers. I’ll never go back to a regular gym again.
John I.
Classificação do local: 5 Mountain View, CA
Went in to higher ground over the holidays with family, and it was excellent. We were a group of beginners, and found the staff to be fantastic, clearly explaining all the safety gear/procedures, getting us going and encouraging some of the more reluctant members. There were also some groups of experienced climbers doing some impressive routes. So, there is something for all levels here.
JP W.
Classificação do local: 5 Bloomington, IL
A hidden gem in Grand Rapids. Higher Grounds offers TONS of bouldering along with a range of climbing routes. Their set up is more conducive to bouldering due to height limitations, but they have a range of climbing routes that are about 25 feet tall and two bouldering rooms. Their pro shop is well stocked and they also offer custom shoe fitting/footbeds. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable. We talked shop for a few and Paulie gave me some specific outdoor routes/problems to check out in Southern Illinois. I visited in the summer, so I can’t speak to the ice wall, but I’ve heard it’s worth checking out.