VITAL Climbing Gym - Brooklyn

My friend and I went to Vital on Saturday! Our first visit to an indoor climbing gym. We both loved how polite the staff and people were to us. We came during Vital Brooklyn’s birthday, so it was busy. For a busy day was decently cleaned. My only criticism is on the rental shoes section. A staff member told me to pay for rental shoes. Yet, I paid already with a different staff member upfront. While it’s not the second staff member’s fault. He could’ve double confirmed with me if I had to pay for a second time. Thankfully, I am trying to get a refund from that error.

I've been here multiple times as a guest and it's always been a great experience. The setting is great across multiple grades, from beginners to advanced. The gym itself is super well equipped and then the rooftop is of course the gem in the summer.

I've only been here 3 or 4 times, but it is my favorite climbing gym in the western Queens/northern Brooklyn area. I prefer bouldering on my own. This place is cool and has good vibes. Like most climbing gyms, everybody (staff and users) is friendly. I came here years ago not long after it opened and since then, they have offered me a free climb on my birthday each year. It's not much, but it does keep me coming back and reccomending it. My birthday is coming up, and they just sent me another "come and climb for free" offer. It is the day that I get to shirk all my responsibilites and get to do this for myself. Thank Vital - my favorite recreational activity on my birthday! I'm only sorry that I don't get to come in more often. Update: I’m here in my birthday. Thanks again Vital! Great bouldering facility (only some of the first floor is pictured). Even the individual bathrooms are clean and smell nice! Gotta go climb!

This gym is epic. The day I went they had a citizens comp that morning. They had reset 3/4 of the gym with compstyle boulders labeled 1 to about 45. The higher the number the harder the bolder. They had really good quality comp style problems in the v3 to v6 range, which is incredibly rare to find. All of the popular movements and styles were represented. I was able to climb up to about number 30, which felt around v7. The other part of the gym with the more traditional boulders was also excellent. The quality of the route setting in this gym is just about the best I've ever seen in over 50+ gym visits. It's a modern climbing style, not like the stuff you would find out west, but really high quality gym style climbing with the latest and greatest holds, the largest and most exotic assortment of volumes I have ever seen, stacked and inverted and doing all kinds of crazy stuff. There's a rooftop open-air bouldering area which is insane, but I went in November and you could only really climb in the middle of the day. However at night they had a huge fire pit blasting away and you could sit and look at the city. For architecture and amenities this gym was outstanding. Unfortunately the bathrooms were dirty, and the gym seems understaffed. The day pass is $35 but because of the citizens comp I only paid $20. It seems expensive but if you love climbing and have the chance to check out this gym, it'll be a legendary experience.

Great bouldering-only climbing gym that has an expansive selection of bouldering routes on the first floor and outdoor climbing on the rooftop as well. They also hold classes for yoga, cycling, and general fitness, and have a long picnic style table for people to get some work done by the entryway. A few pros and cons below: Pros: - Very large area of bouldering walls offering varying difficulties and terrain. - Outdoor climbing on the roof with great views. - Communal workspace. - 24/7 access for members. - You don’t need to bring a lock (combination lock lockers are available in the hallway that are free for everyone to use). - Super friendly staff. Cons: - There’s no designated changing areas. Instead, there are a 3 single stall bathrooms (with no bench inside, making changing difficult) and 4 bathroom/shower single stalls with benches. In both instances the floors can be wet and there can be a long wait to get an available stall. It’s manageable, but would be nice if there was a designated space just to quickly change clothes. (Side Note: I’d just quickly change in the hallway by the lockers which I’d be totally fine with, but I was told by staff that that would be frowned upon lol.) - There’s no designated room/space for bike and e-scooter parking. Would be nice if they opened up a storage closet or something to put e-scooters in since they’ll just get stolen when locked up on the sidewalk. Overall, I really like this climbing gym and I’m looking forward to membership here. If they fixed the 2 issues above, this climbing gym would be easily 5-stars.

This is the grossest gym you will ever overpay for. The staff does not care at all when issues are brought up about the cleanliness of the gym. The bathrooms are never cleaned correctly and the same used towel was seen in the corner of the shower two different days I went. On a daily basis the gym is also out of soap and towels. And the facilities are always dirty. They also close the sauna for 6 hours that the gym is open every Wednesday, with what we are paying we should always have access while the gym should bring in their cleaning crew after hours so we don’t lose time with what we paid for.

Vital climbing gym’s roof climb is very fun! On sunny days the view of the city and fresh air makes this a top climbing spot for me. Indoor climbing, sauna / shower, and classes give a great full experience. Day pass for $35 plus a fee if you’d like to get shoes and chalk. Friendly staff and room to work make this space inviting and I can’t wait to come again.

It’s definitely an understatement that I love this place. It’s a great space and even better community. But honestly love the staff, all of them, special cheers for Nico, Michael and Derek for always brightening my day 💖 irreplaceable!

Huge climbing gym with many walls of different levels. I am told they change up the walls every 2 weeks. I had never been climbing before. It was not easy! Takes a lot of maneuvering, flexibility, and body strength. Prior to entering, you have to watch a video and sign a risk waiver. Apparently, you can get seriously hurt. I was so proud to make it all the way up one wall but saw later on it was easily climbed by the kids at camp, lol. I like that they also offer yoga, cycling, a small weights area, and roof climbing outside. Yes, once you make it to the top, you can sit at the top and enjoy the view! An overall fun experience!

Does this place have a haunted elevator?? $35 for a day pass. Have to sign all these waivers and watch a YouTube video about how to climb and follow the rules. The views from the roof are insane. This place is supposedly 24 hours. There's even an annex section across the street. I'm super beginner, so this gym is probably wasted on me. Lots of amenities here like a sauna, an actual gym section with weights, and a juice bar.

Waow! I loved this gym! I got a day pass for $35, keep in mind that rental shoes and chalk will cost you a bit extra. This was a huge gym with plenty of amenities. There are lots of places to store your stuff in cubbies or lockers. There's a kids section in the back with a mini bouldering area and a slide. There's also a workout station with weights and much more you to try. At the front, I saw a huge table with ppl working or studying. This gym has 2 floors so there are plenty of bouldering walls both on the ground floor and rooftop level. It's so cool that you can see the Brooklyn skyline as you climb. Upstairs, there are classrooms for yoga and cycling. There's even a cafe at the top. This was a great gym, would def visit again!

Fun spot, for a beginner, I liked that there was a variety of things to do if you are tired of climbing. The outdoor rooftop area with the firepit and nice views, coffee shop, sauna, yoga room, and gym on the first floor. Got in for $40 for a day pass

What an amazing climbing gym. This is any indoor boulderer's dream. The routes were complex, tough, and scaled well. There was a lot to climb and not capable in 1 session. When you walk in the lighting, the staff, and overall feel of the place invites you in. The creme de la creme was the rooftop. I went through my own spiritual journey while heel hooking a cube boulder to the brooklyn sunset. I felt at home and didn't want to return to my apartment. If they had rooms here I would rent one. I truly loved climbing here.

Great bouldering-only climbing gym that has an expansive selection of bouldering routes on the first floor and outdoor climbing on the rooftop as well. They also hold classes for yoga, cycling, and general fitness, and have a long picnic style table for people to get some work done by the entryway. A few pros and cons below: Pros: - Very large area of bouldering walls offering varying difficulties and terrain. - Outdoor climbing on the roof with great views. - Communal workspace. - 24/7 access for members. - You don't need to bring a lock (combination lock lockers are available in the hallway that are free for everyone to use). - Super friendly staff. Cons: - There's no designated changing areas. Instead, there are a 3 single stall bathrooms (with no bench inside, making changing difficult) and 4 bathroom/shower single stalls with benches. In both instances the floors can be wet and there can be a long wait to get an available stall. It's manageable, but would be nice if there was a designated space just to quickly change clothes. (Side Note: I'd just quickly change in the hallway by the lockers which I'd be totally fine with, but I was told by staff that that would be frowned upon lol.) - There's no designated room/space for bike and e-scooter parking. Would be nice if they opened up a storage closet or something to put e-scooters in since they'll just get stolen when locked up on the sidewalk. Overall, I really like this climbing gym and I'm looking forward to membership here. If they fixed the 2 issues above, this climbing gym would be easily 5-stars.

Absolutely the best! Such a great place to climb, workout and just chill. Plan to stay for day and you can keep active with plenty to do

My boyfriend and I love to climb so we decided to try out the Brooklyn location of VITAL since we were in the area. We came here on a Sunday afternoon and we got a day pass. The day pass was $35, which is slightly higher than the average day pass that I have seen in other climbing gyms. After we checked in, we went to the locker area and changed. All the lockers there just used passcodes and therefore we didn't need a lock, which was very convenient. They didn't have a locker room and they just had a bunch of single person bathrooms instead. The bathroom that I went to was very spacious and clean and it also had a shower inside. They also have towels for rent at the front desk. Great for those that like to shower in the gym! The gym looked very new and modern overall and it had a lot of bouldering walls. The level of the problems were color coded and you need to use the conversion chart to convert it back to the V-scale. We found that a little weird but I guess we were just not use to it. The gym also had a rooftop where you can climb outdoor. The rooftop also had a fireplace which is great during the winter time. It was definitely an interesting experience climbing outdoor though I felt like that was more for the pictures. They also offer a lot of different classes where you can just walk in if you're a day pass holder or you can also reserve a spot online if you're a member. I was a little surprised that they even offered aerial yoga there! Aerial yoga classes are usually around $35 per class, which is pretty much the same as the day pass but you also get to use the climbing gym here! I didn't really check the schedule of the classes of that day so I didn't try any but I will definitely want to try it if I ever come back!

I've been a handful of times just getting a day pass and it's always such a great experience! It's a little intimidating to boulder on your own but the people at the gym are nice and most of the time aren't paying attention to you. There's lots of beginner routes and a fun outdoor/rooftop section you can explore.

New climbing gym alert! Woohoo! Vital is great. They've got 2 floors, both with an abundance of fun activities to offer. Downstairs, Vital has several climbing walls for bouldering. By the windows, there is also an aerials area. There are several classes every day for Silks, as well as Hammock. They just came out with a new Straps class as well. Upstairs is an eclectic area. , with an outdoor rooftop bouldering area that one can top out on--and catch a lovely view of the Manhattan skyline from across the water. There's also a sauna, a yoga studio room, and a cycling room. The latter two frequently have classes running in them, all is which seem to be quite popular.

As a first timer at VITAL, I think the experience could've been a lot smoother. Once you sign the waiver and pay at the desk, you're free to go pick out your climbing shoes and roam around. I have been to Brooklyn Boulders and The Cliffs, where the trails are kind of intuitive, here the color of the hold does not match the difficulty. Everything on the first floor didn't seem to match the grading scale; for example, the green looked incredibly hard. After finally talking to an employee, we learned the first floor is for COMPETITIONS, and thus harder than the grade leads you to believe. The top floor is for more casual climbers! To me and my friend, we couldn't stand the first floor anyway--it smelled strongly of FEET. I don't know if it's the pile of dirty climbing shoes, the gym nearby or just the sheer number of people there on a Saturday afternoon. We also weren't initially offered the powder bag so luckily I asked for one, which was provided at no extra cost. The top floor was much nicer, though still not super beginner friendly. I think we only spotted 3 green (V0) trails. I would've loved to take advantage of the free class included with the day pass--which makes the $35 price tag a little more worth it--but by Thursday night, there wasn't anything left on Sat afternoon that had spots for 2 people. The top of the climbing wall where you get a view of the city skyline is pretty nice and a unique feature no other climbing gym can offer. Caught a nice sunset! I think I would come again but under the conditions that it's during off-peak hours and be able to schedule a class at the same time.

I'm new to bouldering and have been making my rounds across the city's climbing gyms, and VITAL has a noticeably different vibe from Brooklyn Boulders where I've been frequenting near home. First of all, it's much newer, and has more of a brighter, more modern feel to the space. Brooklyn Boulders is smaller and well established, and a thriving and warm community that exists there, especially for kids, which makes sense for the neighborhood. VITAL feels much more adult, with a rooftop bar where you can sometimes catch live music, beautiful views of the city skyline, and even get your climb on during more temperate months. I think both gyms are great, though as someone who doesn't spend a lot of time around kids, I'm partial to VITAL, which is for some reason open 24 hours. I've wondered who is climbing at 3am, but after surveying many of my friends who are members it turns out I might be the odd one out in that regard. Because it has more of an explicitly adult crowd, it can feel more like a scene, which can be either good or bad depending on who you are. Though it feels quite wide open and expansive, it's a popular gym and can get extremely crowded. So even if it's considered a beginner friendly gym, beginners like myself may feel intimidated by all the people hovering around waiting for a turn at whatever boulder you're trying to climb, and jumping off without crashing into anyone can feel hazardous. Also for such a new and clean gym, I found the bathrooms to be gross, which may simply be a result of having so many people at the gym at once. I do like that VITAL goes beyond just being a climbing gym, with an area with machines, free weights, and barbells, and a full schedule of yoga, aerial, and cycling classes, making this a really well rounded gym and totally worth the $135/month membership fee. If you're lucky enough to have a schedule that allows you to go during off peak hours, climbing at VITAL is a really fun experience.

I came here to explore this gym and I got surprised. This place is AMAZING. Its spacious, clean, big, its got lots of bouldering problems both first floor and roof, the workout area is bigger than any other gyms in NYC, its got a separate section of competition bouldering, its got a separate section of dyno problems, and much more. It is like all the climbing gyms in NYC combined into one and much more Some of the amenities that this place offers that other place dont are: outdoor firepit in the roof, outdoor restaurant, bike section, sauna, yoga section, and 24 hr availability for members Damn, this place up the game a lot. I am thinking very hard into pausing my membership and switching to this place for some time... If you have not been here, i'd recommend you to come here and check it out. You will be amazed by its facilities and installations This is trully a five stars climbing gym!

So chill. Wow went the other day and it was so pleasurable. Was able to climb a lot of walls and had awesome time in sauna as well.

Nicest climbing in Nyc for sure, had a great time here with some friends. It was about $140 for entry for 4 of us which is a little hefty but you gotta get your moneys worth yourself. Tons of indoor and outdoor activities with suana and full gym. The lady at the front desk was even nice enough to let us borrow a bag of chalk. Will most likely come back and purchase the 5 entries for $150.

I created a yelp account to post this: I've been climbing 5+ years. I've been to countless gyms. Vital Oceanside back in CA is my home gym. I asked this Brooklyn cool guy kid with bleached hair at the front desk if the former head-setter of Vital Oceanside, a guy named Atrej who's a phenomenal climber and setter, was in this day. He gave me the most cool guy answer ever, talking to me like I was some rental shoes know-nothing. He seemed far more interested in hitting on his co-worker -- leaning over her while watching Youtube videos -- than doing anything else. To be honest, no one else there was particularly great -- but he was by far the most off-putting and arrogant person I've ever encountered at a climbing gym.

My second time bouldering and my first time at this gym! The gym was very nice and has lots of amenities/gym equipment available besides the rock climbing walls, even a rooftop view! It was crowded on a Sunday afternoon of course, could use some more locker space but really fun experience!

The routes here are OK and they change them fairly frequently so it doesn't get too boring quickly. However, almost every time I've visited, the staff has been rude and more concerned with flirting with each other and carrying on their conversations while I (and others) waited to get a day pass or whatever. When ive locked eyes with said staff, they briefly look concerned, and some have rolled their eyes before actually helping me. I don't buy the gym membership here because the staff is pretty much systematically annoying and passive aggressively elitist if you're not a white person with a facial piercing or at least one dainty hipster tattoo, or a minority who aspires to be the said white hipster stereotype. #facts

Vital is by far my favorite climbing gym in NYC. My only complaint is that the walls are ROUGH. Like I've cut my legs MULTIPLE TIMES through leggings and pants rough. There's constant blood stains on the walls that aren't cleaned. And there was a couple members of the staff that mentioned that they were supposed to sand the walls but it's clear that's not happening. However, that aside, the gym itself is wonderful. The facility is huge for NYC and it's the biggest VITAL thus far. I enjoy taking the classes and the fact it's 24/7 to members. Your rentals and food purchases can be linked to your membership card so you just tap and you don't have to worry about grabbing your card. The roof is a definite perk as well, the sunset view is great.

Dirty holds, super crowded, poor toile bathroom maintenance. This was not worth the $35 day pass at all. Many holds are so worn and dirty that they're coated in a black grime. I was slipping off of v0s that should be way more grippy (I'm comparing these to the same holds in my main gym). Then after wrapping up, I went to a bathroom and the trash can for paper towels was overflowing by at least a foot. If the gym was cheaper, sure I'd give it a pass. But it feels like there's little maintenance on the holds and the bathrooms should be kept up with at this price. I was so disappointed by today's experience that I wouldn't even go back with friends if it were free.

This place is AMAZING. This is everything Brooklyn Boulders wants to be but isn't. Where do I even begin? Climbing: This place is huge and has all sorts of kinds of walls. Vertical slab, overhung, top out, long and short problems, and an outdoor rooftop climbing area! If you don't like a problem, move on. There's plenty of others to try! There's even a dyno and comp area for completely different types of sets. I was there climbing for about 6 hrs straight and I still didn't manage to get through all the walls. I think it would take me a solid 2-3 days to go through all the walls (as compared to 1-2 for most of the other gyms in the city). If I was seriously projecting, working through the problems, it'd obviously take me longer. This place is also pretty good for both kids and beginners. There's a separate kids climbing area and plenty of tables and chairs for parents to hang out around. For beginners, there's a lot of easier problems set too and I find the circuit V scale grading helpful to get you to try things that you may not have otherwise. It's a pretty good way to get better. Hanging out: This place is amazing even as a hang out spot. My husband, a non-climber, even said that he'd consider getting into climbing because the gym is so cool. There's a humongous long table/bench near the lobby area, plenty of chairs and tables, some board games, and an awesome rooftop with food and a fire pit. People can hang out and enjoy the views of the city while sipping on some beer and noshing on some food. Work out/Training: This place has a good number of classes throughout the day. It has a large workout/weights area with treadmills and machines. It's got a whole training cave with a dense set and lots of fingerboards. It's got a treadwall, a slackline, a cycling room, and a studio room too. Oh and did I mention that I has an area for aerial silks? General/Misc: This place feels well planned. It's got everything I want from a climbing gym and more. This place has large window walls that can open up so this place breathes in a way that I don't think any other climbing gym in the city currently does. There's tiny little details like putting some fake grass on the inner part of the top out climb on the roof that makes it feel like you can just chill for a little after your hard earned send. Plus, you're looking at a view of the city all around. It makes you feel like you're ready to take on the world. Overall, I'm impressed. It's open 24 hrs for members. I definitely contemplated moving to the area to take advantage. I just can't wait to go back!

Not the best route setting done here at one of Brooklyn's newest gyms. Aside from the panoramic view of New York on the rooftop and the shiny new equipment, I think there is much desired from this climbing gym... Route setting needs to be a lot more creative for green to orange. I think they've made it too "step ladder" and didn't input any real trickery. Once you get to red and purple, the difficulty level jumps up like two levels. I think there needs to be a much better transition between the lower difficulty levels and intermediate. Some of the front staff are friendly. But for the most part they look like they're just standing around talking to each other. Had a large group one time come in and weren't oriented. They started climbing up the wall and didn't know routes were set so people don't collide against each other. Overall, I don't think this place is a true climber's gym. Doesn't have the spirit of climbing gyms where I've been. Qualities of a a good climbing gym: chatty atmosphere between climbers, open lockers and leaving personal belongings unattended, friendly climbers sharing war stories, a sink to wash hands, friendly dogs that whimper for their owners, and a weight and training area that is geared for purely climbing. I think some better route setting and better attentive by staff to build up the culture would certainly boost the place. The atmosphere isn't quite there yet...

Vital is super popular so I wanted to give it a try. I'm still a very newbie climber and have tried out BB LIC which is known for being notoriously difficult/technical. Vital is HUGE, but also crowded. It's similar to the large climbing gyms on the West coast. They have a full gym, training areas, and a lot of problems. I would say there's not as many beginner climbs but there are more than enough to learn about different types of holds and techniques. What I didn't love was the day pass price or the fact that there wasn't any type of first time visit discount, especially since I was just trying to get a feel for a potentially new gym. I would say there's a decent amount of feel good climbs and it's cool that there's a rooftop with a view of the city. Everyone's climbing journey is personal so this may be the gym for some and not for others but I think for the price point you'd probably want to be more serious about it.

$25 for a day pass is a good price in Manhattan. The projects are soft. It face to V2-V3 level climbers mainly. (Not too much advanced routes. ) I'll come again next time I stay nearby.

Overall a very solid gym. Has just about the most expansive non- climbing amenities of any bouldering gym I've been to, and the top out boulders on the roof are a v unique experience. The routes are v clearly marked, there are lockers you don't need to bring your own locks for which is great, and they have pretty much the full range of training equipment you could want. The routes are pretty good - it does feel like some of them can fall into the "just power through" versus solving a problem, but I still thought they were v fun. Great gym!

I got a day pass for $35. They only have boulders, no safely rope thing (I don't know what it's called lol.) This place is new, clean and modern. The rooftop is beautiful, and it over looks the city. You can rock climb on the roof too. They also have an area where you can order food and drinks.

Want a gym that feels like Equinox without paying a lot of $$? Try out the Vital Climbing Gym! It's a very nice gym that includes rock climbing, saunas, yoga classes and much more. Honestly, everything you would want to find in a gym + more! If you're new to Vital, you need to first sign a waiver and pay the admissions fee of $35. If you want to rock climb, you can bring your own rock climbing shoes and chalk or you can rent theirs out for a small fee. They also have yoga mats as well! I love how clean this gym is, especially with COVID - they make sure to sanitize all the rental shoes before putting it on the shelf. The bathrooms are also very clean, with your own shower in each bathroom if you would like to use it after your session. My favorite part of the gym was going to the outdoor rock climbing area. The gym welcomes beginners and advanced climbers with their own difficulties that are clearly labeled. If you go to the top, you can see the city skyview (a treat for all that hard work and sweat)! If you're scared of heights, it can be a little discouraging to come down but they make it really easy on the other-side of the boulder (it's similar to a ladder). And it's also safe to jump (if you're feeling adventurous) by layering the floor with some soft material. Inside of the gym, you can find weights and running machines for a different type of work out. I love the variety of things that they offer! I will definitely come back to workout here. If you come on the weekends, it can be packed but parking is not an issue (and free!)

This gym is hands down the best gym in New York! Absolutely love everything about it and the staff is so friendly. Thank you bee for the help! She assisted my friends on planning the best birthday surprise ever!

You can tell this gym is different from the moment you walk in the front doors. I've been a Cliffs member for 6+ years and I've visited several gyms in the area over the years. I've long held the belief that The Cliffs at LIC is the best climbing gym in the NYC area, but that no longer holds. From what I saw online I assumed this gym was "too bougie for me", but it turns out they charge the same membership fees as the other gyms in the NYC area. Maybe even less, if you take the lack of an activation fee into account. VITAL is a bouldering-only gym that also has the biggest "standard gym" area (barbells, free weights, treadmills, etc.) that I've seen at a climbing gym. I also saw a yoga/dance studio and a room for spin classes up stairs. This gym stands out above the others for many reasons but here are a few at the top of my mind: Cleanliness: The space feels more wide open, and I feel like I'm not constantly breathing in chalky air like at other gyms. My completely non-scientific and made-up estimate is that the amount of chalk dust in the air at VITAL is less than 40% what it would be at other gyms. This gym also doesn't hit you with the characteristic "climbing gym" smell of grimy climbing shoes as soon as you walk in the front door. Privacy: The washrooms are clean and offer privacy you can't find at any other gym. There are many individual stalls for people to change in, and some of them are even outfitted with shower stalls inside. Security: Quite a lot of lockers everywhere in the building for your convenience. It didn't seem like one had to bring their own lock either (who the heck wants to buy their own lock?). At any other gym I am used to leaving my bag somewhere and I've never had issues with theft at other gyms, but it is good to have the peace of mind if I need it. For more climbing-specific highlights: The gym seemed very beginner friendly, with many options in the VB/V0 range. I'm comparing this to The Cliffs where there are probably no more than 10 V0s in the gym, and half of them are honestly really hard for first-time climbers. Now I know that if I ever want to bring people climbing and they have limited experience, VITAL is the place to go. I also enjoyed the routesetting for the harder climbs as well in the V4+ range. I think they struck a good balance between making them challenging and interesting without being super gimmicky like how BKB feels a lot of the time. I hope they keep it up! At the end of the day I will still keep my membership at The Cliffs since I'm more into sport climbing than bouldering, but I'm very impressed with VITAL and look forward to visiting quite frequently.

Big gym, very beginner and visitor friendly. It's usually really busy and the bathrooms are always dirty. The community and vibes are definitely better at the Manhattan gyms if you're an avid climber. This gym is littered with bros and people there do non climbing activities such as spin, sauna, yoga and aerobatics

When the gym first opened in mid-2021, it was advertised as the largest bouldering gym in NYC. While there might be another gym that has started rivaling Vital in terms of size, you'd be hard pressed to find one with quite the quality of amenities and volume of bouldering problems. That being said, the popularity of the gym does mean that it can get a bit crowded during peak hours. Regardless, I highly recommend you check out Vital no matter if you're an experienced climber looking to crush or a first timer just trying out the sport.

5 stars for the cool and helpful staff!!!! I was celebrating my friends birthday here and none of my friends answered their phone to help me carry all the gifts and cake -- that's when B (best employee ever) saved me -- she lent us plates, carried the cake, found lighters, lit the candles, even helped us record and carry our phones and find us a proper table to sit at by a stunning fire pit! And the place is BEAUTIFUL

This place is spacious. If you are into bouldering, this is the place to go. And if you are new to this climbing thing, definitely come here and give it a try. They have classes for new beginners and staffs are very friendly. There's also a rooftop space on the second floor where there's more bouldering area. If the weather is nice, climbing outdoor really is a treat. Other than climbing, they also have a gym area located on first floor, when the weather is allowed, their giant windows are always open, there's enough air flow in the gym. And all the equipments are very new. They also offer yoga, cycling and other classes. At the entrance of the gym, there's also a lot open space where you can sit and work or study or just chill. This gym is also very child-friendly. Really hope they will allow dogs in the future :(

Very good gym overall. Weights area huge and nice, tons of extra stuff like aerial fabrics, yoga, sauna, cycling classes etc. A whole bunch of bouldering space which was ideal for me, plus all the climbing training stuff you'd want. The rooftop boulders were a pretty incredible experience-- would recommend bouldering with the Manhattan skyline view to anyone. Appreciated the color grading + variety of problems. Maybe not the most varied/dense of any gym I've been to, but still very good and the facility as a whole is incredible. Would definitely join if I lived nearby.

$35 for a daily pass is pricey and definitely not worth it imo during peak times (which I'm told is most times aside from late evenings on weekends and middle of the day on weekdays). The free class with the daily pass is a joke as you're not able to reserve them in advance and the gym gets packed (400 people) so good luck getting in as a walk in (even members struggle to reserve spots). The weight training area is small (which baffles me on why it's so spoken so highly on other reviews). It got so crowded during my weekend visit that it was difficult to walk around, let alone work out. Fewer lockers and bathrooms to accommodate the size of the crowds as well. Nice venue but not worth it when it gets packed (which appears to be most of the time).

Vital is literally one of the best indoor climbing facilities in the world. I've been to tens of climbing gyms across the country and this is my absolute #1.

Excellent bouldering!! Great yoga classes as well as cycling and aerial silk! Space for Wi-Fi/work too. Rooftop has great views.

I took my boyfriend to climb for his first time and we so much fun! We went during a busy time (Sunday early afternoon) so there were a lot of people however everyone was really good about taking turns and we never had to wait for long. Facilities were clean and they have lockers for free use. No need to bring a lock either.

Waaaayyyyyyy too crowded. Possibly cuz its the most beginner friendly climbing gym ive been to. But as a result the experience you get here is subpar. (Literally its too nice of a gym and so you have clowns who dont know climbing etiquette walking under you when you climb, etc). Every instinct in me wants to write a glowing review cuz the gym itself has minimal flaws for what it is. But its just simply too crowded

This gym has everything: clean facility, fitness area, yoga, and even a treadmill climbing wall. Took my brother and his fiancé who are avid climbers and they were so impressed with the gym. We spent a good 4 hours climbing and could have done much more. You won't be disappointed you chose this spot

We went there 2 weeks ago for the first time and it was amazing. The staff was very helpful and the place felt very safe. Great activity, both for adults and kids.

Oversold and overcrowded, and one of the selling features (the top out wall on the roof) has been completely dismantled and unclimbable for most of the summer -- I think it's unacceptable to continue to charge members full price while this feature is out of commission and the gym should work to repair it asap, while also changing other routes on the roof frequently to make up for it.

All I can say is finally!!!! This place is not just a bouldering gym, but also a great place to hang out. The facility is massive, with tons of climbing areas and even a few on the roof. A great addition to the neighborhood!

I would give zero stars if I could. I got no instruction on how to land and ended up tearing my ACL from a fall. I collapsed and couldn't move from the pain but their primary concern was moving me off the mat so other climbers could use the wall. Eventually they told me I had to leave the gym despite the fact that I couldn't walk and had moved to a bench on the side as they had requested. I now have to get surgery and months of expensive physical therapy due to my experience here. Do not go to this gym if you value your physical health.

I'm obsessed with this gym. As someone who's relatively new to climbing, I really appreciate the variety of easier-grade routes they have -- it really helps you learn different techniques and improve your skillset. The atmosphere is amazing, I love the rooftop walls (especially now that it's so nice out!), and the community in general is really supportive.