Your First Visit
If you’ve ever been to a health club or climbing gym, you know that a little bit of business must take place before the fun begins. At The Boulder Field, we’ve made it easy and pain-free.
LET’S GET STARTED
Mandatory Video
Please watch The Boulder Field’s orientation video prior to your arrival. This video will caution you about the safety risks inherent in climbing and provide tips on how to manage them. Ask a Front Desk Associate if you have any questions about the content.
Mandatory Waiver
The next matter of business is signing a waiver. A waiver is mandatory for anyone who would like to enter the facility and is valid for one year from the date of completion. You are encouraged to fill out the waiver online through the link below to help speed up your check-in process, however, this can also be filled out on one of our waiver stations upon arrival. A valid government-issued photo-ID is required when processing your new waiver. Please note, waivers for minors must be filled out by a Legal Parent or Guardian and verified by the adult who signed the waiver.
WELCOME
Front Desk
With that behind you, go to the Front Desk and let them know who you are. They will ask what type of experience you would like at The Boulder Field, and they’ll review your pricing options (click here). Are you here to climb just for a day? Or perhaps you’d like a Monthly Pass, or a 10-visit Punch Card? Or maybe you’ve checked us out before and would like to purchase a membership, ranging from Pre-paid Membership for a month or year to an Introductory 3-month Prepaid Membership, or to a Recurring Monthly Membership? Whatever you choose, the arrangements can be made quickly and easily.
Climbing Shoes
If you are interested in using the climbing walls, please be aware that our facility requires climbing shoes. Apart from offering better performance, using climbing shoes allows us to better maintain our walls and provide you with a great climbing experience every time. You are welcome to bring your own climbing shoes, rent a pair at the front desk for $5 (socks required), or purchase shoes from our retail store.
If you plan on only using the fitness or cardio equipment, regular shoes are perfectly acceptable provided they are clean and adequately protect your feet depending on the activity.
Retail Store
Our retail store features a well-curated selection of climbing shoes, chalk, chalk bags, brushes, backpacks, and is always expanding to include more items to better assist with your climbing journey. Carefully selected and backed by experienced climbers, you can be certain that the products offered are dependable and of high quality. If you have questions about any of the products in our retail store or about future offerings, please don’t hesitate to ask a front desk associate.
Training and Fitness
Many members of The Boulder Field community never set limbs on a climbing wall. They come for the excellent general workout facilities - plenty of free weights, dumbbells, kettles, rings, stationary bikes, upright bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, and stretching areas - and all the other features of the gym.
We also offer the most comprehensive selection of climbing training boards in Northern California. The Moon Board, Tension Board, Campus Board, Spray Wall, and Hang Board set-ups are great tools for making quick gains in your climbing ability.
Community-Focused Design
Even from the vantage point of the Front Desk, the size of the gym and the quality of its offerings are apparent. The facility was actively designed to cultivate a communal experience through spacious gathering areas and opportunities for lounging and socializing. Perfect for hosting climbing and other events, we are proud of the community we have built and the memories yet to come.
Climbing Walls
New climber or seasoned veteran, you’ll ultimately give into temptation and jump on our walls. Many people say they are the best-designed, best-set climbing walls in the country. Our facility is designed for a specific type of climbing called "bouldering." This means there are no harnesses, belays or belay partners required. Many boulderers have a fairly minimal equipment setup including climbing shoes and chalk, and enjoy the versatility of being able to climb solo or in a group environment.
Routes are commonly known as "problems" in bouldering, as they often need to be "solved" by the climber. Each problem is designed by our world-class route setting team, and clearly marked per a circuit-based grading system with a series of colors representing a range of difficulty. Green colored routes are the easiest and Black colored routes are the most difficult, with 6 other colors in between. When you complete (or, in climber’s parlance, “send”) a route, you either climb back down or drop onto our highly engineered mat designed and built to absorb the majority of the impact of your fall.
With over 325 routes at any given time, spread over 10,000 SF of climbing terrain, our mission is to continually provide you with challenging and fun problems, regardless if you're new to climbing or are a stone master. The problems are re-set section by section on a six week cycle. Our mission with the problems, and one we have succeeded with, is to always captivate and challenge the most frequent visitor, regardless of their climbing level.
Yoga
Many of our members and guests take advantage of our frequent yoga classes. With a growing selection of classes throughout the week at 6:30 pm, we offer a range of yoga styles including Yin and Power Vinyasa, taught by some of Sacramento’s best yoga instructors. These classes are complimentary to Members, Punch Pass users, and Day Pass users, while also available at a drop-in rate for those just wanting to take a class.
Café
One of the most popular features of The Boulder Field is our Café. Featuring renowned Temple Coffee, Sacramento’s favorite, as well as locally brewed beers and kombucha, our Café is a favorite meeting place to gather with friends and fellow climbers and fitness enthusiasts.
Locker Rooms, Showers, and Saunas
When you are ready to clean up after the all the fun and work, visit our sparkling clean locker rooms, with showers and toasty cedar saunas.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I learn more about The Boulder Field?
Just ask one of our Front Desk or Floor Associates (identifiable by their t-shirt or hoodie that says “STAFF” on the back), and they’ll be happy to help, including providing you a comprehensive tour of the facility and detailed instruction about how to best utilize and interact with all aspects of the gym, as well as basic bouldering techniques. Whether you are new to climbing or have been climbing for years, we’ll ensure you are aware of all of the possibilities available to you at The Boulder Field.
How can I learn more about bouldering?
The Boulder Field offers several climbing classes, led by one of our highly qualified coaches, that introduce basic and intermediate bouldering techniques that provide an excellent foundation for future training and development. Designed by professional climber and President of The Boulder Field, Carlo Traversi, most find these courses provide an immediate boost to their climbing. Click here for more information.
Are kids allowed in the gym?
Yes, kids are allowed in the gym at all times, subject to the following guidelines, which are strictly enforced, given insurance and safety requirements and the consideration of other guests:
1. During birthday parties (typically weekends, 12:00pm - 5:30pm) and other special youth events that use the Kids Area, the Kids Area is closed to Youth not participating in those parties or events. Please call ahead to inquire about the availability of the Kids Area if that is essential to your upcoming visit or take a look at our Youth Programs Calendar. Similarly, Youth are not permitted to participate in Youth Programs if they are not actively enrolled in those programs.
2. Youth under the age of 13 must be directly supervised by an Adult (within 20 feet) at all times in all areas of the gym. A maximum of (3) Youth may be supervised by an Adult, who is also responsible for encouraging safe and respectful behavior.
3. Youth under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the cardio/weights equipment unless singularly and directly supervised by an Adult.
Are pets allowed in the gym?
No. Unfortunately, both insurance and health and safety requirements prohibit us from allowing pets, including emotional support animals, in the gym.
Are there apps to enhance my experience at The Boulder Field?
Yes, The Boulder Field experience can be enhanced through use of the following apps (click on link for information about downloading them):
Moonboard - https://moonboard.com/
Tension Board - search the app store for your iOS or Android phone