Best Mountaineering Class Springfield Near Me

Eugene D: Great place, the staff are polite, nice and helpful. They taught us how to rock climb first time no problem.There are 3 waivers you must complete before you climb, you can do these at home before visiting CRG.There are maybe 20 or so bouldering routes, maybe 10 or so auto-belay lines, and another 20 or so belay climbs.The fitness room area upstairs was disappointing. Out of maybe 8 or so treadmills only 1 was working. Wish they would update those machines for when you want a break from climbing.There are lockers to lockup your stuff with your own lock. There are also cubbies out in front where you can store your stuff, according to staff no one steals here, so you should be safe. There are showers in the locker room.

Holly Lynn: If I could give CRG 6 stars I would, and I really should since this review is almost a week late. I walked in last Friday to ask about the chance to take a lesson or learn privately with an instructor. I know how to belay (I work at a camp which has a top rope three-faced wall, bouldering, and multiple high rope elements) but I have (HAD!) a mental block and a fear of climbing. Elayne (who I later learned is the General Manager happened to be standing at the desk when I walked in and was very sympathetic to my plight. She answered all of my questions, worked with my schedule (I'm not from the area and was only visiting for the weekend), and then booked me a session with her for the holiday Monday before I left for home.To say that this lesson was lifechanging would be an understatement. I walked in with some apprehension, but after meeting Elayne several days prior it felt much less than I had anticipated. I got geared up (with the gym's rentals since I had forgotten to bring my own harness and had never used climbing shoes before) and we were off to check off my knot tying and belay skills. That was reassuring because even though I fumbled my first re-trace figure eight (nerves, OK!?) Elayne remained understanding, calming, and kind. Then it was time to climb and I can only say that the rest of the experience was empowering. We spent an hour focusing on fundamentals, falling, and technical aspects that all truly made me feel inspired and excited to keep going. Oh, and sore,...but in the best way!I felt so great that I went climbing the next night at a gym closer to my camp back in NJ,....and I miss CRG and Elayne. For anyone who is nervous, anxious, scared as a beginner climber or going through anything even as experienced climbers I promise that Elayne and CRG will help you.

Michael: Had to reach someone, No way to contact anyone on phone. NOT okay with me as a parent. Heaven forbid an emergency arises no way to reach our son.

Mark Newey: Friendly staff, fun routes, and welcoming to kids. My daughter had a hard time on one of the routes and it took a lot of coaxing to get her to come down. I tried to help her as did a staff member, but when she finally got down in tears and we were walking away the manager came up and rather callously told me in the future not to climb up to help her. Fair point, but poorly delivered and not the right moment.

Scott Stanton: Excellent and friendly staff, regularly set routes and plenty of wall to go around. On top of that, there are fantastic classes for climbing, fitness, and yoga. It can be on the expensive side to start but there are options to help if you need it. I recommend climbing to anyone and everyone and this is a great place to start.

Tommy Peck: Great rock gym, huge selection across difficulties and disciplines. I went bouldering here mostly and they always keep things fresh by changing up the routes. Friendly staff as well!

Dhruvesh Patel: Decent sized indoor climbing gym with weights room, yoga room and stretching area. They have lots of top-ropes, lead lines and bouldering problems. In terms of variety, they have good vertical and overhanging climbs spanning all kinds of holds. There's only one slaby wall for top-rope, which right now has pretty easy routes. The staff is super friendly as well.

Amy Merli: A really great climbing gym! The staff are friendly and helpful. The boulder grades are accessible for beginners and challenging for all levels.

Seth Jackson: UPDATE: this location is setting up both a kilter board AND a tension board. Thanks for listening to the members! They now close at 10 on weekdays and 7pm Saturday and Sunday. I’ve also been seeing more slab sets that are in the mid range of difficulty.In exchange for the awesome new system walls, though, the spray wall has been taken down. Original post: Good setting, softer grades than most gyms I’ve climbed at. (I onsight V7 here consistently and project V6 outside.)Sometimes I come across a V6 that easily feels like a V3-4. I climbed a V9 the other week after three sessions, I could maybe do that on a V6/7 outside.The sport routes are GREAT and challenging. Very consistent and taller 45’ walls.The lead wall is stellar. It models outdoor climbing more than any other gym I’ve been a member of.I wish there was a more mid range slab set and a taller slab wall to practice footwork mobility and balance. They are lacking in this area and in climbs that challenge my technical ability in the mid V5-V8 range. It’s either an easy V1-3 or an impossible V9-10 slab or techy problem. There needs to be a happy medium. I know this is a huge challenge. Bring in some guest setters from NYC or Memphis Rox and do some challenges for the setters!That said, they are accommodating for all ages and skill levels. Kids area up top along with a hard as nails spray wall you can use the “Stōkt” app with on the other side. Open 6am-11pm MWF and 11am-11pm Tuesday and Thursday with shorter weekend hours; usually closing at 7pm.Workout area is underused and has a phenomenal selection.Yoga is offered, I have yet to take a class and do my own flow at home.This gym is EXPENSIVE: you do get access to multiple gyms, but when I am traveling, I am climbing outside, not another gym. I wish they offered a yearly membership at a slight discount or a Hadley only gym price at a lower cost. The 2022 membership monthly price is $89 for one person and $145 for a couple. I believe the student price is $65 a month. This mirrors NYC gym prices and they can do this because they have monopolized the northeast.For the price they are charging they don’t even provide a system wall (Moonboard, tension board, kilter board, grasshopper.) or nearly enough auto belays. even when they have the space for it. I really hope they implement these in the next few years. And I will keep pestering until they do. This is a HUGE value add for climbers that train and would be a huge asset to your comp kids. The other locations have one, why not here in western mass?I had a moonboard provided at my grungy gym that cost me $40 a month back in Tennessee, for reference.I have made countless friends here and it is my home away from home, but this is CRG Hadley warts and all.

Rachel F: The gym itself is fine, but after work hours its always busy and there are way too many kids. The biggest gripe I have with this place is they increased student discount membership prices not once, but twice, without any sort of notification. Went from 55/month to 65/month to 69/month. I understand increasing prices, but without sending a courtesy email about their decision is a terrible business model and goes to show how much this franchise cares about its members.

Russell Lee: Pour over coffee is great, friendly staff as well!

John Jacquinet: Great spot to learn climbing. The staff is helpful and friendly. Super clean and has a full gym.

Pepperonii-Chan: Great place, wish we had a gym this good where I live! Loved the slab wall, just wish it had more routes set :)

Marcos A Amalbert-Birriel: Great and welcoming staff. The facilities are fantastic. There is a friendly environment that motivates you to continue going. You can easily spend a couple of hours if you don't keep track of time.

Michelle Putnam: We had a great experience at Central Rock Gym in Hadley! We booked an hour long climbing session with staff belayer, Ed, for our daughter and her friend. He was fun, patient, and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend!

Samantha Leahan: Friendly staff, clean gym with constantly updating routes. Offers great variety of challenges for all skill levels. If you plan on going more than once a month, I recommend getting the membership because it can get expensive. They also offer a variety of classes and trainings. I recommend checking out their website to see all they offer!

Ariel Hall: Pretty cool gym. Lots of routes. Only complaint I had was that it smelled like feet. The ventilation was poor compared to other rock gyms I've been to.

Jason Ogasian: Fun climbing and good setting.

Emelyn Chiang: Positive:Professionalism,QualityThis is my favorite of all the CRG locations! This place is huge, has a great lead cave, awesome top roping, and TONS of creative boulders. I appreciate the yoga and fitness classes included with the membership. Love being able to access all their other locations as well!

Nathan Saltz: This gym does so many things right, great square footage, lots of routes, and they set new routes more often tham any other gym I've been to. Only down side is there are so many young kids almost daily, it's distracting for if you want to train. Feels like a Chuck E. Cheese sometimes.

Debby Stephens: Love the people in the pharmacy. They are very helpful. Usually find what I am looking for.

Noel Winter: I used to like the store, but they treat me every time like a criminal by asking for my recipe, like i steal or something. I will have to go somewhere else to buy my groceries now. It's a bummer but it is like it is.

Carlos Molina: Good selection of food and products. Fresh fruits and products

Josaphine Perez: Although employees are mistreated the place has a neighborly atmosphere

Golda Rivera: No hay muchas cosas para comprar

Annie Rogers: I love walmart! Except the one in Springfield Mass that one's a dump the employees are rude everything's chaotic and nothing is ever stocked.

Brooklyn: Westfield Wal-Mart is my favorite of all the walmart's. It's cleaner, and most of the people are friendly, helpful and courteous. It has everything ur looking for.

Rosa Morales: Como todos los Walmart,,todo algarete

Edward Archambeault: The place is a complete disaster.The most of the staff is racist, and lazy. It's always dirty. They don't really care about keeping shelves stocked, and when asked if items would be restocked the answer is normally "probably not"

Kevin J. Moyer-Wilkes: It's a decent Walmart but I definitely saw a couple post-hook-up getting out of their car (windows all steamy and covered up with cardboard) at the far side of the lot near a trailer park. Super classy folks.

William Walker: Money services line is always about 9 or more people long and the wait is 30 or more minutes

S P: 2 words: IT'S WALMART! You get what you expect. Better off ordering online and having the staff bring your order to your car.

Edgar Moratinos: Excelente

Allison Arthur: I love this store and pick up. So much better than chicopee

Artt LaFlamme: It was amazing to walk in and have no line and walk out with my items. This NEVER happens.I didn't even have to use self checkout. They had staffed registers. I think I'm in some sort of twilight zone.

Madeline Perezhodge: Everything you need...one stop shopping

Sheila Shea Bechta: They need to keep the restroom's alot more cleaner

Veronica Mendez: Walmart, no plastic bags, paper bags for purchase, only self checkout was opened

Emelie Alvarez (Hey tootz): Clean up store..need more employees to help out on the floor

James Perrin: . Went to Springfield Walmart and is no longer disabled people friendly no longer have scooters will only go back to Boston road Walmart if in a hurry otherwise I will go to west sprfd or Chicopee Walmart