Texas Rock Gym

Climb Capuchin is a really fun spot! If you enjoy ropes or autobelays, they are delightful and varied. Their bouldering is tough, it’s closer to outdoor bouldering. If that’s your style, you’ll probably like it, if it isn’t your style, expect to climb a grade or two lower than what you’d climb at a more commercial gym. My favorite part was this rope ladder. It is an absolute delight to campus. I wish I had a belayer so I could have campused all the way to the top. 🥲 The next time I’m in Houston I will probably stop by for the rope ladder and auto belays.

2 months ago

TLDR: UNSAFE environment if you’re disabled or neurodivergent. Details: A few weeks ago, a friend who has autism was banned from this place without any warning, other than a vague explanation about unspoken social rules, etc. They tried explaining to the manager that autism makes it hard to pick up on these things, that none of this was intentional, and also asking for some space from one staff member who made them feel singled out over their disability. This fell on deaf ears, and the manager responded with an angry tirade that ignored the disability requests, and said that the need for distance from someone who made him uncomfortable “would ruin the community vibe”, which shows just how little the gym cares about members’ safety. Management seems to protect staff even if they act badly, and often at the expense of anyone who rubs them the wrong way without even realizing it. We were told by others that similar situations may have happened before, which was concerning. They also can’t seem to take any criticism. My friend pointed out that the holds keep moving, the ropes are kinda wearing out, and that some staff have attitude problems (all of which I agree with, from the few times I visited), and was berated for expressing those opinions. In short, avoid this place like the plague, especially if you have some kind of disability or are neurodivergent in any way. My friend went through significant emotional distress because of their experience here, and I still have to check on them daily. Houston has several great alternatives.

a month ago

My boys thoroughly enjoyed this venue, finding ample opportunity to expend their energy. The facility was clean and spacious, with an atmosphere that felt secure throughout. Since it was our initial visit, we went through the necessary orientation sessions. The cost was quite reasonable, particularly as we ended up spending four hours there. My sons engaged in every activity within their reach, delighting in the fun and gaining confidence as they conquered the summit of one of the climbing areas. After our adventures indoors, we explored the outdoor space, which featured an inviting area filled with hammocks, chairs, and rocking chairs. Recreational options included cornhole, an oversized Jenga set, a large Connect 4, and a tub of chalk for sidewalk art. We're eagerly anticipating our next visit.

2 years ago

Great rock climbing and bouldering gym, very friendly staff, and lots of options to choose from for beginners and experiences climbers. There's around 5 auto belays, and the rest are normal belays. There's a small and easy bouldering section right at the front entrance, and a bigger area in the back. They have a small gym at the back too, with bars, weights, etc. The rock climbing walls are around 40 feet tall. Awesome experience!

3 years ago

Bethany and Jon are amazing!!! Jon is always so polite and Bethany has helped us endlessly. I have enjoyed watching my son progress in rock climbing. Bethany’s patience and attention to our care has been so helpful. This is our new favorite place and we always feel so welcomed here :-).

10 months ago