Bouldering Project - Westgate

What I like as a woman who sometimes climbs: Staff: From day 1, it was easy to become a member because the staff helps explain how everything works and sets up the acct. Someone helped me to buy shoes by letting me try on tons of pairs and giving me advice about fitting. When I walk in, I'm always greeted by name and smile, even on a busy day. Instructors acknowledge me in or out of class. They are knowledgeable and helpful. Community: Even if I show up to climb alone, it's easy to talk to other climbers about routes and techniques. People will cheer me on and it feels great. So many times I find other women climbing and we end up climbing together which is fun. In the fitness classes, many people are regulars and will form little bonds. Some of my best friends are people I hang out with at ABP throughout the week. Climbing: for me it's ok. I tend to like some areas more than others. Most days there is tons of space to climb and it doesn't feel too packed. I'm not a fan of the smaller, darker area off to the side. Maybe it's a lighting thing, or that it feels cramped and like I'm in someone's way. Fitness classes: love and adore the circuit, mobility and movement playground classes. Now that there is new gym equipment I really hope they'll create a new weight lifting class (currently there's only one on Fridays). The yoga classes are absolutely varied by style and instructors - and they are great. I love the studio, especially because I use the space when it's empty. Gym - full of new equipment. Bathrooms/showers: I don't like that they are separate. They need a proper locker room, with a sauna and cold plunge like at Springdale! Parking: abundant!

It's a really good place to go rock climbing and usually not too crowded. It's also suitable for any skill level, if you're a beginner, don't worry! There's walls for you here! If you're an advanced climber, dont worry theres walls for you too! It's definitely a harder place for short people to come and climb, but that makes it more fun! You get to challenge your body in ways you didnt realize you could! Overall a great place and I highly recommend going here!

If you just want to boulder ABP is the best gym in austin. They have two great locations with friendly staff and all the equipment you could ever need. Both locations are huge and selecting a problem won't be an issue. The sets are varied and have plenty of problems for casual or beginner climbers and plenty of tough stuff too. Their weight rooms are large and fully equipped. TLDR If you don't plan on rope climbing and you live in south or Central Austin ABP is the place to go.

Overall a great climbing gym, with fun and interesting routes. It was extremely crowded when we visited on a Thursday night, I think there was a kids/teenager climbing camp there. I kept being afraid I was going to fall on a kid 🙈 It cleared out to a normal level when they left.

Really enjoyed my visit to this bouldering only gym. The quality of the holds and route setting is very good. The walls have good texture, and it was easy for me to find climbs at my grade level. The staff was very friendly. I was traveling and forgot my shoes, and I was able to buy my favorite shoe in my size, which was amazing. A good crowd showed up around 5pm, I found it easy to make friends. There were climbers of all skill levels. There were styles of holds I had never seen before, so that was a treat. Amenities seem plentiful, there were nice showers and locker rooms, plenty of cubbies and water fountains around. Very impressed, wish I lived nearby! Would visit again next time in in town.