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6 best climbing gyms in Utah

Whether you’re a climbing expert or looking for a new way to change up your exercise routine, you should definitely scope out your local climbing gym. Since it’s indoors, you can go rain or shine, meet fellow climbers and get a workout without the typical weightlifting shenanigans.

We’ve rounded up Utah’s most popular climbing gyms. Check out the list below:

 

1. The Front Climbing Club

A favorite gym of Utahans from all over the state, The Front has a great selection of diverse climbs that are regularly updated and include a full spectrum of difficulties. The staff is friendly, the prices are affordable and the gym also offers yoga, weights, smoothies and other drinks. Bonus for the pet lovers: dogs are welcome!

1450 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, and 225 20^th Street, Ogden

http://www.frontogden.com/

 

2. Momentum Indoor Climbing Gym

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The largest climbing gym in the area, Momentum offers high walls, interesting bouldering routes and plenty of lead climbing. This gym is great for a big group of friends with a variety of experience, as the staff will make climbers of any level feel comfortable. Bonus: you can bring friends for free with your pass a few times a month.

220 West 10600 South, Sandy

3173 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City

401 South 850 East, Lehi

https://www.momentumclimbing.com/

 

3. The Quarry Indoor Climbing Center

Team Retreatin’ it inside this year at The Quarry Rock Climbing Gym. #WolverineWay pic.twitter.com/qVIqE0XdtC

— UVU WomensBasketball (@UVUwbb) October 11, 2013

Though The Quarry is a smaller gym, the quality is top notch. The gym stays on top of equipment, setting and holds, keeping things fresh for climbers. The vibe is best for a young college crowd as it is located near UVU in Orem and BYU in Provo. Bonus: Friday nights are discounted and great for a unique date activity.

2494 North University Parkway, Provo

http://www.quarryclimbing.com/

 

4. RockHaus Indoor Climbing Gym

The biggest gym in the area, RockHaus offers a great vibe for the Logan crowd. With lower prices than most climbing gyms, RockHaus is kept in good condition and offers lead climbs, indoor cracks and arêtes and top roping for both the first-timer and the veteran.

1780 North 200 East, Logan

http://www.rockhausgym.com/

 

5. Irock Utah

Irock is the newest gym in the Ogden area, so the perk of complete new-ness right off the bat. The gym offers indoor bouldering and top rope belay systems for rock climbing. Climbing holds are changed once a month and you can take advantage of daily admissions, private parties, group rates or monthly passes.

2261 Kiesel Avenue, Ogden

http://irockutah.com/

 

6. The Spot Bouldering Gym

The Spot is a climbing gym located in St. George, and has a good selection of gear in their shop.

955 North 1300 West, Ste. 4, St. George

https://www.facebook.com/TheSpotBouldering