Is Brooklyn Boulders open?

The first Brooklyn Boulders location in DC is now open. Visit today to check out our new 31,000 sq ft community-focused climbing gym and fitness center.

What should I wear to Brooklyn Boulders?

Dress comfortably in clothes that will not restrict your movement. Brooklyn Boulders offers water, snacks and bars, but feel free to bring your own. Socks are recommended for first-timers, and lockers are available for your use.

How high are the walls at Brooklyn Boulders?

50 feet tall
Brooklyn Boulders’ second location in Somerville, Mass., totals 42,000 square feet with walls up to 50 feet tall. It offers a gym, personal training, climbing and yoga classes, saunas and youth programs.

Can you get ripped by rock climbing?

Can you get ripped rock climbing? Rock climbing may not bulk you up as well as lifting weights in a gym, but it will definitely help tone your entire body. Some of the obvious changes will be in your upper back and biceps, but the smaller more targeted parts will include forearms and calves.

Is Rock Climbing a good workout?

Rock climbing is an excellent workout, but it can be rough if your body isn’t up for it. Weight loss helps many medical conditions, and rock climbing is an excellent way to drop a few pounds.

What is a Boulder rock?

A boulder is defined as any rock larger than 16” in diameter. They are available in two basic shapes: round and angular. Round boulders have smooth edges and curves. They are water-washed or river-run surface stones of granite and sandstone, worn over the eons by wind, sand and rain.

How do I cancel my BKB membership?

To cancel your membership, please fill out our cancellation form and someone from our team will be in touch to confirm that your request has been processed.

1. Request a cancellation here!
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How tall are indoor climbing walls?

Climbing walls have average heights, but in recent years walls have continued to get taller and taller. Generally, if you go to an indoor climbing gym, the roped climbing area, regardless of if it is top-rope or lead climbing, will be between 40 and 60 feet, with the average height being around 50 feet.

Is climbing better than gym?

Is rock climbing better than weight lifting? No, not for building muscle. But YES, for a whole body workout. And if you have to pick just one, then know that climbing is considered to be the ultimate full body workout but weight lifting is ideal if your focus is on gaining muscle and bulking up.

Is there an indoor rock climbing gym in Brooklyn?

Established in 2009, Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus is our flagship indoor rock climbing gym and creative community. OG, as our team and community members call it, is our rock. We dedicate ourselves to providing a fun and challenging fitness experience for all ages and experience levels. BKB Gowanus is open!

Where are the Brooklyn Boulders in New York?

In 2015, BKB opened its fourth location in New York City, not far from where it all began in Long Island City (LIC). This climbing gym, however, is a new breed. Strategically situated on the lower floors of a residential high-rise building, Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge is a 25,000 square foot facility that fuses live-work-play in a whole new way.

Is the Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville still open?

Since then, Brooklyn Boulders Somerville, an architectural masterpiece, has continued to reinvent the concept of the fitness facility as community center by combining climbing, fitness, arts, music, and culture into a vibrant, engaging experience all under one roof. BKB Somerville Is Open! Learn about Somerville membership, packs, and passes.

Who is the CEO of the Brooklyn Boulders?

We are excited for the next iteration of BKB and would like to introduce you to our new CEO, Martin Adler. You spoke, we listened, and will continue to listen to the needs of the community.