Amalia S.
Yelp
The Quarry is pretty awesome. There are a lot of routes for all different levels, with top roping (rope is already set up), lead climbing (you bring your own rope), a few cracks, and a large bouldering area. The bouldering area is nice because that means you can still go to the gym even if you don't have anybody to belay you. They change out the routes pretty frequently.
If you know someone that has a membership, you come for free with them on Fridays and cheaper on other days, though that doesn't include gear rentals, which is about $5ish for shoes and a harness. You can borrow a belay device and carabiner for free. They also have discounts for other things like ladies night, family night, etc.
The prices for a pass have gone up, it's about $45/mon for single non-students, but the good thing is that now it's month-to-month whereas previously you had to sign a 12 month contract that was non-transferable. You may want to buy a pass at the beginning/end of summer or around Christmas as usually there are deals. In any case a regular day pass is $13 for adults so if you go 4 or 5 times a month then it's worth it, especially if you bring friends sometimes and/or take advantage of the free yoga. They do have some classes like the explore one which is a really good deal if you're considering getting into climbing. That's not as necessary if you have friends that are really into climbing, because they can just teach you as you go.
Everyone that works there has always been really friendly. It's a good place to meet other outdoorsy, chill people, who are usually down to give you some pointers here and there, and maybe even climb with you there or outside. It's a bit of a different crowd on Friday and Saturday evenings though, and Fridays can get really crazy for that free friend deal so I know I try to avoid those times if I can. Also I've felt a little weird at times if there are like 30 people in the bouldering area and I'm the only girl but usually it's fine.
All in all, whether your'e looking for a fun date or a new hobby/obsession The Quarry is a great place to go.