Climb Iowa

Climb Iowa is a great facility. We were excited when our son was finally old enough to climb there because we knew our little monkey would love it. We actually have had to fib to him a little and tell him they aren’t open everyday because he would ask to go so often! We like that they have several auto belay options as it allows us now to climb along with our son now that he’s a little older. Very well maintained with a nice staff. Other climbers are generally very friendly and respectful of one another

I mean, this apparently is the biggest climbing facility in Iowa. It really isn’t that big, but take what you can get, right?
My first time climbing was here. I like how they are required to give you a mini orientation rather than just throw you into the wild. I also appreciate the padded floors cause hard floors hurt.
I’m not much of a climber (afraid of heights) but I do enjoy bouldering. Less equipment needed too :)
Rates are about $ 15 per visit, but if you don’t have shoes or harness, you’re going to have to rent them as well. They hold a lot of camps & mini competitions so that’s pretty neat too! Their shirts look legit.

Worth a visit to Des Moines for this place alone. Friendly Staff and a great facility.

In town for the Hyvee Triathlon. I needed something to entertain both a 6yr old and an 8 yr old. We had an absolute blast !! Both my girls said this was. «Way more fun than skyzo…» (trampoline park). The staff was very friendly and approachable. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day !! All told we climbed nearly 9 hours between the two days. We’re still sore! This was also a great confidence booster for my shy 6 yr old girl. Wish you guys would open one in Sioux Falls!

What a fun, challenging, and great workout! This was our first time at a climbing gym and a great experience. We will definitely make this a stop the next time we’re in town, which is 4 times a year. Thank you Duncan and Climb Iowa, we’re hooked in!

I knew nothing about climbing before I came here. I thought that the instructors gave a novice a really great introduction in the orientation. The employee instructed me on the use of the auto belay and helped me clip on my harness and clip. My friends were quite skilled on using the equipment, but I would have felt just as comfortable on my own using the auto belays.
I had a fun time ‘learning the ropes’ and trying the more complicated climbing routes. The facility also has bouldering, where there are no ropes. And there are two floors, though we stuck with the first. The cost was $ 15, and you even get coupons on your birthday for free climb.
I definitely had an amazing workout and adrenaline rush. I wouldn’t hesitate coming back to this location, if I was in the area again.

Just took a belaying intro class which was alot of fun. Probably will get the discounted membership next month at the hour sale. Great way to meet new folks and build confidence to climb a real mountain if you dare:)

We arrived knowing nothing about climbing. We had reviewed some info on their website but they mentioned having a balayer and taking an introductory class before starting the climb. Unsure about what we were reading, we just decided to come to Climb Iowa to check things out. John was working the front desk and told us that we could use the auto belay and did not need to have a belayer. He told us that anyone, even people that didnt know how to climb (like us) could do the climb without having to take any introductory class. The only thing we would need to do was go through a 10 minute orientation which was quick and painless. Another employee, also named John, walked us through the facility, told us the rules of what was allowed and not allowed, showed us how to use the auto belay and how to put on our harness and clip on the ropes.
We definitely had a fun time doing the climbs on our own and at our own pace. They have about four auto belay ropes, but we were only able to get through two of them (some are more difficult than others). Our only suggestion would be to have the auto belays on a separate wall instead of mixed in with the walls that required a belayer just because it was intimidating for us to be so close to the professional climbers.
The cost was very reasonable. It was $ 15 per person for an all day climb. We were told we could leave the facility to pick up some lunch/​dinner and then come back to climb some more without having to pay extra. Approximately $ 3 for harness rental and $ 4 for climb shoes. I definitely recommend renting the climbing shoes. They work a lot better than regular tennis shoes because they have pointed toes.
You’ll have to sign a waiver before doing any climbs because accidents can happen. But Climb Iowa stresses how dangerous climbing can be if you dont pay attention to their rules and guidelines. They have free climbs (bouldering) where there are no ropes. They have some on the first floor and second floor. They are fun but quite challenging though.
If you have a backpack or a purse, you can bring that in to the facility with you. They have lockers in the bathroom and cubes on the main floor to put your things in. We definitely recommend Climb Iowa. They are very professional. It is a safe way to learn all about climbing. We would definitely come back (after we’ve regained strength from our sore arms). Climbing is a great way to work out!

Climb Iowa is a great place to go for a fun day or even to become a member & learn all about climbing. The staff is all wonderful too!