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| - This was my first time rock climbing in decades, and my husband's first time ever, so I cannot compare Phoenix Rock Gym to other rock gyms, or claim that it is better or worse. By default, I gave it three stars because it offered everything it promised (rocks to climb) and then I gave it an extra star because I thought the staff was friendly and helpful.
I am also still alive.
I purchased a Groupon so it was very well priced. I thought that it would be fun to try something different but moreso, I was captivated with the thought of seeing my husband in a harness. I was so consumed with excitement of the harness that I actually completely forgot that I am terrified of heights.
This is maybe not the best place to go if you are scared of heights because even though the walls are not *that* tall, like a mountain, they are pretty intimidating. The staff makes you watch a video and then spends 5-10 minutes instructing you on how to safely attach yourself to the pully system and how to safely belay your partner (lower them down from the wall). After that, they LEAVE YOU ON YOUR OWN. This is probably more intimidating than the wall height because you are left to your own skills, or lack thereof. But the whole thing is very safe, it would be actually pretty hard to let your partner fall.
The climbing is difficult if you are a beginner, but considering I have zero arm strength and usually start freaking out once I get to the third rung of a ladder, if I could get to the top of a few walls, anyone can. In fact, I saw kids under 10 scaling the walls.
The only real real criticism I have is the stuffy and humid air conditions of the room. I know it is summer, and that air conditioning is expensive, but a few fans or something to help ventilation would have been nice.
It is very hard to take photos since you need to have your hands on your rope at all times so sadly I did not get any photos of my husband in his harness. I suggest you take all photos before you start you climbing.
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