Grand Valley Climbing - Grand Junction, Colorado

Angela

Amazing place! I heard about GVC on FB while looking for adaptive activities for my 3 boys, dx w/autism & related disorders. It's just me & the boys so I'm always looking for fun activities that push them. Sensory regulation is difficult w/autism. This place has helped my boys while they are there & staying active. My 13 yr old w/severe autism finally got his piggy's off the ground last night! He didn't do his typical repetitive behaviors while he was in the lift. 3 times & he's pushing himself an inch each time!

We've gone 3 times. Each time was during adaptive climbing night.(once a month) A really AMAZING group of volunteers are there that night. 😊 They are SOOOO laid back, skilled, & friendly! They assist w/climbing while providing an abundance of helpful & positive feedback. They are so, so patient & offer my boys so much insight & tips, but are also knowledgeable. My 10 & 14 yr old climb to the top of the wall while a volunteer assists. I wouldn't know how to do ANY of this if it weren't for the volunteers. I've never climbed(not since the trees in my front yard as a child 😆) I have to learn now bcuz we must start going more often! My boys absolutely love this place! The staff is super friendly. The girls are always welcoming & friendly too. They have a fitness area upstairs as well!
I'm seriously hoping to get a family/monthly type membership if I can swing it. 🙏 It's a priority. I see something in my children that just makes me smile ear to ear when we are here! I don't see that often while participating in activities. & I'm trying to teach & show them as much as I can. All 3 boys have taken so much joy, experiences, & have pushed themselves outside of their shells here.
They have different plans for climbing. Idk if Equipment is included in pass or membership. GVC offers punch passes too.(Volunteer told me of these)
I wish insurance covered climbing based on its therapeutic benefits & how it helps activate the body. Let's face it, we all get overstimulated & need an outlet. We all need focus on this distracting world. & We all need exercise & stretching. This place helps w/mobility & strength. There's also so much teamwork when you look around. People are smiling, laughing, & supporting each other! I can't wait until I can start bringing my boys more often. I think everyone could benefit a lot from climbing. 💜

Bill B.

Stopped here for a day with friends who live in the area and I wish I could have a place like this as my home gym… Brand new system boards (kilter, 2016 moonboard, and others). Not to mention, I found the rope setting very fluent and not too soft. My favorite thing about this place is that they set lead routes with extra moonboard and tension board holds, which I found super rad. This place will get you strong and keep you strong! The layout is also very spacious and fun to explore. Also an excess of training tools upstairs: weights, racks, campus board, cable machines, tons of hangboard options, more 🙂 The place is also under new ownership, which I heard has changed it a lot for the better!

Michael L.

The staff are super helpful and friendly, super clean, safe they rember my family and I every time we came in. Its fun for all range of skills

Clara H.

New ownership has made better rates and great staffing in the front. They explain everything and make you feel comfortable. It's a little cold if you aren't climbing, so come with some warm stuff. I paid for my 2 girls to climb, and we can come and go as we please until 9pm. That's a good deal in these times, that's for sure!! Thanks for a great day of fun!

Nicki H.

We had a 4 year old climber, an adult beginner climber and an experienced climber; this place was able to accommodate us all to have a great time. Super friendly staff and great prices.

Tyrell G.

Very hospitable and willing to accommodate our needs. We wanted to practice some anchor systems on the ground and they set up a few bolt stations we could practice at. Would highly recommend!

Jimi S.

First time here and was kindly greeted at the door and then treated fairly with price. What else could a dad ask for on his daughter's 8th birthday. This place is great!

eva M.

Awesome climbing gym ! The staff is really nice and the verity of the climbing is great it is accessible to all levels