Movement Golden

This place has seriously gone downhill since Movement took over. I was a member for years when this was Earth Treks, and canceled my membership during covid. Thought I'd try it again. Everything nice about the place is leftover from the former owners. From all appearances, Movement is sucking this place dry, and hasn't replaced or updated a single thing since it changed hands. Parking lot has no stripes and the asphalt is cracked everywhere, gym equipment is the same equipment from five years ago, routes don't get changed for weeks or months at a time, and the holds are so so dirty. It's hard to see the color of some holds under all the chalk and skin built up on them. No brushes anywhere, which is a simple staple at every gym I've been to for 20+ years. It's just grungy compared to how it used to be, inside and out. As another person has mentioned, it is also very politically charged inside for a gym. Patrons should not know what the owners' political ideologies are, let alone have it pushed on everyone there. But prices have increased, because clearly they need more money for all the maintenance they are doing. This is an insult to the people that come here and the community. Corporate climbing gyms are the death of the sport. All the lizard-people from California are here to patronize this crap though, so it's here to stay.

Fantastic and huge gym! Lots of bouldering. We were entertained for hours. The front desk was helpful in maximizing guest passes. We had a fun time and were challenged! You will need to go with someone who knows how to belay and can tie a knot. Our previous experience was with automatic belays and/or had clips.

Good gym, has lots to offer in terms of wall space and workout equipment. The caveat is that this only applies when you go during non-peak times because it can get very crowded very fast, which limits what's available. Staff is nice and helpful with regards to gear.

My family's been a member at this climbing gym for about 9 years. Over the last year or so they've replaced all the American flags and gay pride flags with transgender flags. One of my bouldering partners was transitioning and was having problems with his hormone therapy. Not only was the transgender community at the gym bullying him and this was supported by staff, one of the transgender employees was/is actively bullying him. A stranger I might add. He's a 20 year old kid and they're pushing him towards suicide. I should also add that as a doctor I assisted in nine separate incidents of broken limbs all of which were compound fractures. Notably on two occasions staff members with no medical experience attempted to push bones back into children's legs. On another occasion an exchange student from Asia broke her anklep and while she was losing circulation to her foot another staff member was distracting EMS lying to them telling them that she was refusing care. I had to step in and insist that she be transferred to the hospital as she was about to lose her foot. This is a dangerous place to climb. It is dangerous because of the lack of training both technical and ethical of the staff members and the design of the bouldering area. For a gym that goes out of its way to present itself as a transgender friendly and almost overly friendly environment, I have never seen such vitriol targeting transgender climbers. On my last interaction there I had to physically stand between my bouldering partner and one of the staff members. All photos and videos would be too graphic to show and violate privacy rights. I expected improvement with the movement acquisition, instead safety standards and ethical standards have plummeted. My family has discontinued our membership and have moved to The Spot.

Love the walls. Routes changes often. Only downfall is it gets over crowded after 5pm making getting a good climb in difficult at times and parking impossible. Keep up the great work guys!! Wish the teal membership was more obtainable or a part time job. Hate that I'll have to cancel for the outdoors very soon... Thanks for the climbs guys!