Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex

Specialties

Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex features 38 ft top-​rope and lead climbing walls, 15 ft bouldering walls, training room, yoga studio, party room, and some cardio equipment. We also have a lounge with wi-​fi and snacks, a pro-​shop for your climbing needs, and numerous special events through the year.

In addition to daily climbing, training classes are available as will personal training. For the more serious, a climbing team will push your limits. The facility is available for birthday parties, scout troops, team building, and school outings.

History

Established in 2015.

Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex is a locally owned and operated rock climbing and recreation center. Featuring over 9000 vertical square feet of contemporary climbing surface built by Walltopia, the world’s leader in climbing wall structures, Bliss will offer indoor rock climbing featuring 38ft top-​rope and lead climbing walls, auto-​belays, 15 ft bouldering walls, training room, yoga and cardio. The gym is open to all ages with any experience level. Routes vary from novice to advanced. Perfect for individuals, groups, parties and team building.

Bliss is the brainchild of David and Sandra Kortje and their son, Caleb. Caleb, an accomplished competition climber, lost his battle with depression in 2012 when he took his own life. His dream was to offer the city of Wichita this alternative form of recreation, community and challenge. As such, it is named after his mantra that each of you should ‘Follow Your Bliss’.

Meet the Business Owner

David K.

Business Owner

David grew up in Nebraska but has lived in Wichita for the last 26 years. His first ever climb was on the WSU wall over 20 years ago and loved it, but didn’t have anywhere else to climb. David started climbing seriously about 9 – 10 years ago. When his son Caleb began competing, he became very interested in training for climbing, and that is still his passion. David’s favorite thing about climbing is the opportunity that it gives you to push your limits, succeed on a climb that you thought was way beyond your ability, and step away from the busyness and noise of life.