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- Hours:
Mon. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tue. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
32 reviews for MetroRock
I, like the rest of the modern technology crazed world, suffer from extreme ADD. Thus I'm going to make this easy for you: Metro Rock is pretty good, but not great.
Oh, you're still here? Fine, I'll continue. Most of the routes are solid, but the ratings can be a little crazy. It seems like most of the route setters set routes that are way below their level - so they just don't have a good feel for if something is a 5.8, 5.9, or 5.10a. That's annoying. Tape periodically comes off of the holds - and they seem to pretty much never repair them. So typically the older a route is, the harder it is, because it's missing more holds.
The gym is pretty tall - not as tall as Carabiners, but 45 feet is pretty good. It is heated in the winter and stays pretty comfy. In the summer, they air condition it - but the AC leaves a lot to be desired. On a hot day outside, the AC simply can't keep up and it gets toasty. This is especially true when it is busy.
There are plenty of bouldering, top roping, and lead routes. I'd guess something like 50 bouldering, 100 top roping, and maybe 25 lead. The top-rope routes have the rope double wrapped at the top. This means that lightweight people can belay heavy people without worrying about getting yanked up into the air. It's a nice, newbie friendly feature. They do have one rope that they leave single wrapped. It is not marked in any special way. I didn't realize that the first time and was belaying somebody that weighed more than 100 lbs more than me. Let's just say that that coulda ended badly, and I did go flying into the air when he started coming down, but we were both fine.
They don't allow you to teach people how to belay at the gym - so you have to give parking lot lessons or pay the fee for the class. I'm not sure if this is a way they are trying to force people to pay for the lessons, or a liability thing, or something else. Either way it is a nuisance when bringing people new to climbing here. Some staff are super sweet and nice, while a couple have incredibly awful attitudes. I think they forget that they are being paid to rock climb. Goodness!
So - it's a good gym, but it's far from perfect. If the courses were better marked and weren't always changing due to tape loss, I feel like it'd be a whole lot better.
Pros:
* Newer gym
* Extremely friendly & knowledgeable staff
* Large locker rooms and bathrooms are right there (especially if you're like me, where you'll put your harness on and 30 seconds later realize you have to pee - imagine that kid where you just spend 20 minutes putting into a snowsuit with multiple layers and then telling you that they have to go to the potty, yup that's me!)
* The soft, gel floors - in case you do fall, you're landing isn't too hard on your body.
* Safer feeling of the equipment - double pulley system which means more stability if your climber starts to fall and better control of the rope.
* More of a rock feel to it than a "wall".
Cons:
* Located in a sketchy area of Everett (a little hard to get to, you have to drive down a bunch of side streets to get to an area behind a bunch of cargo crates and buses - I would not suggest walking from the T station)
* Not a lot of beginner climbs to choose from
*** VERDICT ***
I'm still not sure which gym I prefer. I'm still looking for my go to location. While this gym is newer and safer where I feel more comfortable in both atmosphere and safety, I would like to have more beginner routes and now, if I could just move the location to a less sketchy area that's not so far out of my way, I would probably go here more often.
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I went to MetroRock to take a lesson with a Groupon coupon. Yes, the place is situated where there are "auto repair" shops (i.e. chop shops?) and freight containers, etc. but once you get there, it's fine.
The class was well taught. Olivia went over the knots, how to belay, and how to communicate in an easy going manner and didn't rush. The bouldering area and the wall climbs were marked well showing the paths that can be taken and their level of difficulty. The place was busy, but no so crowded where you had to wait to climb. Other staff were friendly and helpful as well.
Membership seemed a bit pricey, but I can see if you went at least twice a week you would get your money's worth. They also have a lounge area with some stationary bikes. I can see why people get addicted to doing this, and MetroRock provides a decent facility to satiate the addiction.
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Rock climbing! MetroRock is located in a dark alley near old warehouses outside of the superplex of Costco and it's other franchise minions. Once I entered in the building, I was in a world with like minded rock climbers that were here to stretch their mental and physical abilities. It's a game of strategy and can be as stimulating as playing any challenging crossword puzzle. The levels go from easy to severely challenging. I am yet to dangle at a 45 degree angle upside down. The staff are talented climbers who have been all over the world just to fill their itch of climbing. Warning, rock climbing is highly addictive. So if you plan to go once make sure you have enough money in the bank to support your habit. You will be back.
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I've been to a few better gyms (mostly in the baltimore/DC area), but MetoRock is solid. Both the bouldering area and the walls are well used, and the routes/problems are frequently rotated. The 1.5 hour safety class seems like a bit of a rip-off, but I suppose it's good to know that the people coming out of it know how to belay.
While they do have a few bikes and an elliptical upstairs, it would be nice if they had more dedicated 'training' equipment.
This place, despite the SKETCHY location, is great. The staff is friendly, the facilities are huge and always changing. I'm constantly running into people I know here.
Plusses:
New routes means never boring.
Ladies night on Mondays = 1/2 price for women!
Reservations:
the $40 belay class for beginners is pretty steep for what it is.
It can get really crowded in the evenings and on weekends.
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As the only rock gym accessible by T (thanks to their free shuttle to&from Wellington Station)*, MetroRock could probably get by doing a half-assed job, but thankfully, they don't. They have big walls, they change their routes up frequently enough to keep things interesting (but not so frequently that you don't get to finish your projects), decent bouldering, a treadwall (for which I have newfound respect), and a very friendly staff.
Some days it can get busy and you may have to hunt for a rope, but that's not all that common. Even then, you'll still have something to climb, even if it's not the exact route you wanted. It fluctuates wildly based on the day of the week, the weather, the students' vacations, and so on.
Most of the over 70 stations have topropes, but since I don't lead, I never really look at how many of those are also lead-accessible. There are a few lead-only routes. Overall, there seem to be a fair number of lead climbs, but not hordes -- the focus is more on toprope. There are a good number of bouldering routes as well. The topropes are connected in such a way as to create more friction. This means the ropes are sometimes tough to pull through, but when your partner falls, you will barely feel it. This makes it much easier for people of different sizes to partner up. There are no self-belay setups.
They offer a number of climbing courses, from basic belaying and safety, to advanced techniques or strength training. You don't have to take a course to climb there, but you will have to pass a test to prove you know how to tie in and belay and such.
They can be pricey if you pay as you go: $16 to climb, $14 to boulder, but it gets you in all day. If you're a student or a woman, take advantage of their discounts: students get a couple of bucks off roping, and in Ladies' Night (Mondays), women climb for $8 and can take the basic toproping course for $20. They have memberships as well, and ten-packs passes, but don't use one of your ten for bouldering or Ladies' Night, or you'll be paying -more-.
It can be tough to get a medium-sized locker sometimes, so if you're paranoid, travel light enough to fit your stuff into a tiny square cubby locker. Maybe bring an extra lock and use two. Use the potty before you arrive, and shower when you get home; the facilities can be a little sketchy, and they're none too private, at least in the men's area.
They have a gear store inside, snacks, and you can even get a sports massage ($8 for 15 minutes? dirt cheap!!) or throw a birthday party with a private room.
*Currently, anyway. There are rumors of a couple of new gyms under construction, at least one of which is downtown. But I still expect MR to best them all.
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MetroRock is a great gym if you live close enough to get to it. They have a quality team that consistently sends members to the Nationals. It's a nice, large gym that hosts killer competitions. I'm sad to hear all of the negativity about kids in the gym, since 10 or 15 years ago those kids could have been YOU.
If you're driving, it can be tricky to find at first, but once you've been there you should be able to find it easily next time. In my experience rock gyms are usually located in industrial parks since that's where the big warehouses are.
Also their Newburyport location is nice too.
As a first time rock climber I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. The basic instructional class was a huge help and I would recommend it for people who havent done it before and don't know anyone who can show them the ropes:) As Catherine L. said it is kind of steep ($40 gear included) howEver if you are a chick and you plan right you can make out like a bandit. Every Monday Night is Half off for chicks!!! So for an hour and a half we learned all the basics and most importantly worked through the safety dos and donts with an expert. We had Kristin who was amAzing as was the rest of the staff.
Driving into the warehouse area was a bit sketchy at first but the parking lot seemed super safe. Theres a shuttle from the T stop up the street which is awesome. Overall I do recommend it.
Customer Service: Some days it's decent, other days it's pretty horrible. For example, yelling at customers is generally not appropriate nor conducive to good business. Neither is having to wait for the shuttle for 20 minutes from the T-station... on a "busy" day (which obviously turned out to be relatively empty in actuality).
The climbs: In general, the climbs tend to be very good and offer a pretty challenging experience. Several routes seem like they are missing tape/holds or indicate the wrong TR station.
All in all, a decent place to climb, given it's the only real place to go to in the Boston area.
I like the place- a good mix of climbs and staff seemed friendly enough. Shuttle to and fro the T stop is a bonus since the place is in the middle of nowhere. One has to show his/her proficiency with belaying and safety stuff to obtain the "Toprope Access" rating. However, the staff are kinda strict about granting beginners rope access "on the fly" so they have to take the "safety course". Other gyms that I've been to permit beginners to climb as long as they don't belay (wouldn't want them to anyways) and as long as they climb with someone who is experienced. I guess different gyms have different rules....
Nevertheless, I like the place enough to go back again.
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Rock climbing is something I think everyone should try, and while I am just a casual climber, I think Metro Rock is the perfect place for those who climb a few times a week as well as those who climb a few times a month. Accessibility is a main factor in this, its probably the most comprehensive climbing gym that you can get to in this city by public transportation; just take the orange line to Wellington and give them a call, a few minutes later a clearly marked shuttle will be there to pick you up!
First of all the place is HUGE! They have over 80 routes ranging from 5."Fun" to 5.13. And a decent number of lead climbs with interesting features, plus they are always changing as the staff comes up with new problems. One section of a "rock face" that butts up against the building actual wall even simulates a crack. There is also a really large bouldering section with a really diverse amount of problems. They also have a cardio machine or two so you can count a membership here as a regular gym if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield. It also gets VERY crowded, especially after work hours or when its nasty out on the weekend. Its also very kid friendly, so if you don't like climbing when there are kids around its best to avoid peak hours.
Safety is a main factor here, anyone who comes has to take a belay test or a quick safety course, and you can only lead climb if you have taken their lead climbing class. So it is something they take very seriously. That said, the staff totally rock (no pun intended)! They are probably the nicest, friendliest group of people ever. They are so approachable, and never make you feel like your asking a stupid question. Seriously you can ask them anything about climbing and they will give you their honest opinion, especially when it comes to asking them about climbing outdoors.
If you do plan on making climbing a new hobby it is wise to invest in your own gear. This place is a little expensive per visit (although they do have student discounts) and renting gear every time will add up quickly. You can easily get your own harness, shoes, chalk bag, and belay device for about $80 if you shop carefully!
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First off, let me admit that I am no world-traveled reviewer of rock climbing gyms. I've been to gyms in Ohio, Long Island, and two in Boston. However, MetroRock is clearly the best gym I've been to thus far and until I find something that blows it out of the water, it shall remain my benchmark.
I'm also a boulderer. I've never done a lead climb at MetroRock, so I can't speak for that experience. I started bouldering at MR because I didn't have the money for the $40 rope course, and I also didn't have a climbing partner or a harness. However, my bouldering experience at MR has been immensely enjoyable. The new additions to the bouldering faces have opened up more space for beginning boulderers, and there are enough routes, and enough variety, to keep me continually motivated and challenged.
What I particularly loved was the community there. Climb often enough and you meet people who share your schedule--and suddenly you're trading beta and approaching new challenges together. Once you get past the typical climber club "aloofness" (which is only there to weed out newbs who aren't ready to commit, and douchebag dudes who drag along their stretch-denim-clad girlfriends to watch their "macho" boyfriend barely scramble up a V0), the regulars are a friendly, feisty little gang, with a good range of ability.
The only pitfalls of MR: No by-the-month membership, which really sucks. As a grad student with low, fluctuating income, it's hard to gather enough cash for a 3-month pass, and I can't always guarantee I could pay every month. No monthly pass means I pay by the visit, which inevitably jerks me out of more money. Which sucks. Be kind to your student members, MetroRock.
Also--there is some very wide variance in the route setting. Some of the V0s are clearly too hard for the grade, and others are just very sloppy work. Also, I've almost taken some potentially bad falls on the new bouldering faces--extra hand-holds at the top could prevent this.
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As a youngster I could be found perched in a huge evergreen in the front yard, legs wrapped around its thick limbs, leaning back on its trunk, reading a book. In our neighbor's maple, we devised a pulley system to haul our snacks and pets up so we wouldn't have to come down for hours. I don't remember ever having to pee.
The love of ascending hasn't left me after these decades, though now my recklessness has declined and fear of falling increased. MetroRock provides not only a safe way to climb but a solid workout that has my fingertips red and hands and forearms aching with effort.
They've got a huge bouldering area with problems for all levels of climbers. The topropes are also varied, with some sport climbs that I hope to attempt someday. Routes vary from low 5s to 5.13s. It's a super kid friendly place with colorful holds and friendly staff. Just come before 6pm when the work crowd takes over.
At $16 a visit, it would be worth it to get a membership if you come more than once a week. As all good climbing gyms, it's out in the cut but give em a ring and their purple van will fetch ya from Wellington Station.
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Great facility, though excessively crowded and under-staffed. Also, too many kids running rampant and taking up space for those of us who are actually semi-serious about climbing. (It might just be that I'm used to working at the BU Fitrec climbing wall, where very few kids ever rear their ugly little heads).
Boston Rock Gym is a better option if you prefer a little more peace and quiet while tackling that 5.10c that's been kicking your ass for the last month.
Kudos for the shuttle that picks up your bipedalness (yes, i just made up a word) from the T-stop.
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Metro rock kinda sucks.
Compared to other rock gyms I've been to, this isn't even in the top ten. Although I'm an experienced climber, last february they harassed me into taking the safety training course. It was basically $40 worth of "Remember to double buckle".
The ropes are all very old, and look like they are about to break. They even told me that they were old ropes. That freaks me out.
The routes are lame, and are either very easy or very hard. There's no gradual slope, so I basically have 2 routes to chose from. I should have stopped going after the first day, but my cousin bought me a month pass.
Not to mention the damage to my car by consistently driving through that industrial graveyard. The pot holes messed up my suspension, and now the car veers to the right. Literally, the worst possible place to drive.
Personally I prefer Boston Rock, they're smarter, better equipped, and nicer people overall. Plus, I don't damage my car when I drive there.
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I've been climbing at MetroRock for about 4 months now and have to admit that I love it. The attitude there is non existent - people who love to climb at all levels of climbing, and everyone helps people out. On a regular basis when I'm starting a new run and I'm struggling - more experienced climbers give me some hints and its uber helpful.
The facility has a great bouldering section, as well as top roping and lead climbing variations.... The best times to go to avoid big crowds are early on Saturday mornings and Friday night.
Other things that are great : if you don't have a car there is a shuttle you can call from the Wellington T stop and you'll be there in 10 minutes, they have a variety of courses available, they're open until 10.00 pm most nights, they offer student discounts (if you are still so lucky)...
Really great spot for climbing when you have to be indoors.
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I've been to a couple climbing gyms in the Bay Area and here, and this one is the cheapest ($10 for a student? Yep, that's me) and the tallest and the least crowded. Yes, the least crowded. Or maybe I'm used to rock gyms being overrun by little kiddies and rude dudes and was just surprised that there were so few of them here.
The first time I went, no one made me take the safety course, but they gave me a test to make sure I could can tie in properly and belay safely. One girl (who was a friend of a friend) didn't pass, and they wouldn't let her belay climb, which sucked for her, but was ok with me because it was her first time and she really shouldn't have been belaying anyone, let alone butterfingers (me).
The last time I went, there were a pretty good selection of routes in the 5.7-5.9 range (did I just lose all credibility?), which is all my short arms and stubby legs can handle. I think the routes here are harder for their grade than at other gyms.
My only beef: Man, it's hard to get there. A shuttle from Wellington on the Orange line, are you kidding me?
I love metro rock. The first time I went there it was dark and winding through the warehouses and semi trucks looking for it was a little scary.
It's definitely the tallest facility I've ever climbed in and that was intimidating at first...and it's always super crowded so finding a spot can be hard. I love it though, and if I could find a steady climbing partner I'd go far more often.
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Definitely up there in terms of numbers of routes and rock height for the 10 or so indoor gyms I've been to. The staff is nice, although they can get a bit overwhelmed when the place gets PACKED on a weekday night. Every rope will be taken! But everyone is generally friendly; make some new friends tonite!
Overall, a good addition to the "Boston" scene. One more note: it's way hard to find your first time as it's in an industrial park in Everett?! off the worst set of nested roundabouts I've ever driven through - write the directions from their website *exactly* if you're driving. But if you're T'ing it, then, yeah, they will pick you up and drop you off in their MetroRock van. Cool stuff.
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The reviewer who thinks MetroRock is "he best indoor climbing gym I've ever seen" clearly has not climbed much. Generally speaking, Boston isn't know for its gyms - none is nationally ranked. However, having been to both of the MetroRocks (MR) locations, the Boston Rock Gym (BRG) in Woburn, as well as gyms in 5 states (including 2 of the top 5 gyms in the world), I can definitively say MetroRock falls short of BRG. There's a reason why world class rock climbers train at Boston Rock Gym instead of MetroRock.
I must confess that when MR first opened, I preferred its shiny new-ness, but it lost its luster quickly when I encountered some bitchy staff (this is an opinion that's corroborated at least 1/2 dozen others), I'm also annoyed by the lack of seriousness that the MR climbers display... it's as if they are climbing just so they could sound cool.
Eventhough Woburn is further from the city, it takes about the same time for me from Cambridge 'cause of the speed difference between highway and city driving. The staff is friendlier, more knowledgeable, and the routes are "reset" more often & well designed for both training and fun. BRG also have a fantastic kids program and events package (I've had a couple of events at BRG myself).
Frankly, I would only recommend going to MR if you live in Everett or Revere, otherwise, I say Boston Rock Gym all the way!
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Newbie review here...
Some people have said this place isn't as good as BRG. I haven't been to BRG, but this place was pretty damned impressive. That is, after you spent 20 minutes in the Rt99/16 rotary from hell trying to find the place. That may be part of the charm -- build up your anger so you can let it out once you finally get there.
Once there, I learned something very quickly: Rock climbing is hard. Who knew? I spent an hour and a half on the baby track (in case you are looking for it, it's one of the purple ones). Then some kid who looks about 3 years old masters it in minutes. But I still enjoyed myself, and got a lot of exercise.
One earlier review complained that the tracks weren't reset very often, but when I was there people were resetting them, so I do know that it happens.
Oh yeah, the price review: Positive. I rented shoes, chalk and went right in for $19 bucks.
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This place is awesome. When I have some extra energy and cash to expend, this is the place I go. My girlfriend and I enjoy climbing and even invested in a couple pairs of our own shoes.
The routes are great and accommodate beginners like us. All the employees are nice enough.
Lots of bouldering and high walls to climb. We took a safety lesson and the instructor was great. You get a free pass if you take the safety lesson too.
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Great rock gym. They have a very large space to accommodate lots of boulderers and top-ropers with many different routes to try. They're sticklers about the belay test, but that's a plus. Friendly, helpful and accessible staff. It's a very welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
They have a shuttle to the T which makes it easy to get to when you don't have a car.
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Great place to climb as long as you have a car to get there. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and there is tons of wall space for top-roping and bouldering. Try going on Sunday or Monday night to avoid the crowds.
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The climbing is good here - but I would say that Boston Rock Gym has a better selection of climbs. The two main advantages of Metro Rock is that it is T accesible and they will pick you up from the T and that it's slightly cheaper than BRG.
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This is the best indoor climbing gym I've ever seen. It's less than a year old and they spared no expense during construction. They rotate the routes regularly and the bouldering area is exceptional. It's $12 a visit with your own gear, $16 with rentals. Monthly membership passes are also available.
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Metro Rock got me through my first winter in Boston. I have my own gear, got a 3-month membership, and went at much as possible. The only reason I stopped was because I have no car and my former climbing partner has a different schedule now. And I miss it tons. A huge wall, not to crazy of crowds if you go during the right hours, and friendly (if occasionally...flaky) staff. I miss you, Metro Rock!
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I've been going here for a few months now. I've noticed that all the people are really nice. The only thing i don't like about it is that some of the boulder problems seem to be put up purely for macho/ego/strength boosts instead of skill. I like the variations of walls they have. This place makes me love to climb. I left a star out because their memberships seem a bit expensive and also the day pass with out renting anything and a student discount its still steep after going for a few months. Very helpful staff. Sometimes amazing music. sometimes crap. Overall a positive place to climb.
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Good: it's a big gym in the Boston metropolitan bay area.
-T accessible.
- Free shuttle bus.
- Friendly staff and cool group of climbers (probably a self selecting sample).
- Interesting wall formations; lots of inverted walls.
- Switch the routes around pretty often.
- If you get there and it isn't crowded, there is a lot of selection; high walls compared to the other rock gyms I've been at.
- Pretty strict safety standards, which is comforting.
- Their wall offerings totally shame the BU and MIT walls.
Bad: in comparison to the Touchstone chain of gyms in the CA bay area, it sucks.
- Dirty.
- Often crowded, always at peak times.
- Sort of expensive unless you're a student or doing the annual thing.
- Absolutely ghetto location; no walking there at night.
- Small selection of workout equipment (4 machines?)
- Limited range of beginner routes.
- Bulletin boards not kept current, which sort of is lame when it comes to networking with other climbers and stuff/ events/ etc.
- Routes often missing tape/ endpoint tape/ etc. I'd say some are missing holds too; see following complaint.
- Bouldering beginner routes misrated. I was climbing V3 at my last gym, and here I feel ecstatic to make V1 or 0 here. Top rope routes seem to be about right.
- Disorganized. They lost my membership worth $500 and had no records of it. Thankfully, I did. But it's not that great of a way to encourage this type of up front cash investment.
- Staff are friendly, but often teenagers who act that way. Not really familiar with customer service principles. Periodic attitude, often won't go the extra mile, take it or leave it company culture.
- Shuttle is inconsistent. I've waited at the T for 25 minutes; I've also been picked up almost instantaneously.
-The final shuttle of the day also leaves inconsistently, usually 15min before closing time, but sometimes up to 40 minutes before closing time. If you miss the announcement(s), which are hard to hear if it's loud and impossible if you're wearing an Ipod. Make sure to ask when the last shuttle leaves before you climb if you are interested in catching it.
I love to climb, so I settle for Metrorock because I don't really have another option that offers the route variety and T access.
Great rock climbing gym. Pretty cheap and they offer pick-up in correlation with the MBTA. This weekend the gym is hosting United States rock climbing nationals. I went there a couple of times at night and the crowd couldn't be better. And I once went there in the early afternoon and had dozens upon dozens of walls to myself and my partner.
i love to climb. i like metrorock. sometimes it's really crowded after work, but i still like it. there aren't a ton of 5.7-5.8 leads, which i think is unfortunate because they are good for practice, but it's nice to be able to practice sport leading. i like the fact that they have a cardio workout area in the mezzanine although i don't use it often enough!!
