Maple Shade, New Jersey
62 customer reviews
Lou Agudo
Love this place!! It’s my second time here & absolutely love it. Everyone is just awesome here. Lots of fun & friendly atmosphere.
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Brandon Nance
Three of us went on a whim and we have been going 3 times a week now for about 6 months. The owner and staff have been key in our progress.
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Jimosis _
It was really fun
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Melanie Danos Cochran
Awesome place!!! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with the instructional/saftey course.
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James Baume
I had an absolute blast here. Jane was super helpful, explained everything thoroughly, and even stayed with me and my friend for a while explaining how all of the color codes on the walls work, showing us different possible climbing routes. It was a bit crowded with several large groups, but the staff was very well organized, and professional, so there was no chaos that often comes with large groups. I will definitely be returning. Great place to learn, without getting discouraged. More...
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Mark Grundel
Great place, super friendly and patient staff. My son had a very fun day at the mini-camp and we will definitely be returning for my climbing fun!
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Shane Ruether
Great gym & great people!
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Valerie Ellis
First time taking my children they loved it. The staff was great.
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Robyn Catalano
Ina and staff are extremely welcoming, helpful and great to work with. This place is a safe and fun establish any one from all ages can go to!
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Dylan B
This is a great place to learn how to climb or just to have fun
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Erik Christman
Awesome place to climb. It was my first time and the staff couldn't have been more helpful!
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Nicole Hill
My 9 year old loved it. Staff is extremely kind and helpful! We will be back for sure!
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Gina Williams
Fun time for the whole family. They did a great job of teaching us to belay safely. Nice facility. Family package was a good rate.
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Adrian Prelipceanu
Had a great time with my friends. Some of them beginners. We will be back really soon.
The staff were super helpful!
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Julie Olson Grone
First time here with my boys 5 and 7. The staff was excellent- we will definitely be back!
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Shai Shanelle
I took my son to the kids night on Friday because he earned a free pass through the library summer program. It was his first time ever doing this. ..the staff was so patient and helpful. We will definitely be back! More...
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Chris Freund
Great top rope walls and even better bouldering. The staff is very chill and very attentive and will learn your name by your second or third visit.
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John Juchniewicz
Excellent facility. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Went there with large group of scouts and leaders. 15 scouts earned climbing merit badge w their bsa-certified merit badge counselor. Highly recommend it.
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David W Wannop
I've been coming here for years because it has reasonable prices, good equipment, diversity of climbing wallsand hosts the Center for Adaptive Sports. I usually get seven climbs in even when it is crowded. More...
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Sherri Pierro
I was a little nervous at first because it was the first time I ever climbed solo. As soon as I walked in the doors I felt at home. Everyone was super supportive,friendly, and willing to give you free pointers when necessary. Awesome experience� More...
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Rosetta Beltran
Excellent place, excellent staff and definitely a good time. My son was invited to a birthday party here. My husband and I will definitely be back and referring others to try this place too.
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Jamie Brickner Down
My son went to a birthday party here today. He was hesitant to climb because of his fear of heights. The instructors were very patient and encouraging to him. He left with the biggest confidence AND he made it all the way to the top! We will be back again! More...
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Adam Brackman
Having fun and learning new skills, this is a wonderful location for a children's party. One of the area's best climbing facilities, perfect for all ages, from beginner to advanced experience. The staff provides trainers to guide your group and teach appropriate skills. A great alternative to the standard "party" options. Reasonably priced to meet your expectations. More...
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Thom O'Hara
My family and I plus 3 of one of my daughters friends went climbing for the first time. I scoped out a few gyms and this one had the best reviews. It exceeded my expectations. Great staff and nice facility. We will definitely return. More...
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Anji Rankin
Awesome place to have a birthday party. The kids had a blast, and some of the adults got in on the fun as well!!!!!! Everyone was very helpful. Can't wait to go back again.
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EW Armstrong
It's been awhile since my babies and I went climbing; so glad we've found Elite, and glad to return to the walls. The only reason this isn't a 5 is because without the self-belaying equipment, I cannot climb with my babies; I have to stay on the ground. However, I'm going to figure out how to get a Mommies & Aunties Climb Too group going. More...
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Brian Gross
Brought my 6 year old daughter here recently for her first time climbing. The staff is absolutely amazing! Very helpful, friendly and accommodating. As soon as we pulled out of the parking lot my daughter was already asking me when we were coming back. The prices are reasonable so the answer was soon and often. More...
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Nick Puff
This is a great little gym filled with a wonderful community of climbers. Don't let the size fool you. It is packed with gems to keep you coming back. While traveling around the country from gym to gym I have the great opportunity to see the good the bad and the ugly of climbing gyms. Elite is doing a great job !!! They have a great kids club and climbing team. They have well set boulder problems with a nice selection holds. The staff is very friendly and always super stoked to climb and lend a hand. The community here stands out as a core group of good friends that welcome everyone to the gym to climb, hangout and train. Good job Elite Family Keep up the good work ! More...
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Jeremy E Vaneman
I love going here it's fun for experienced and new climbers. To learn hand and eye coordination while getting a good workout. The employees here are great with helping new climbers and they will train you on how to belay at ages 14+. I can't wait til I go back again. I would recommend them to anybody. More...
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Steve Salvatore
Fiancee and I went on Saturday morning for a Silver Package Course and could not have been happier! The staff was extremely helpful and our instructors took amazing care of us to make sure we learned as much as we could and to fully enjoy our experience. They were very keen on safety as well, and very cognizant of everything that was going on in the gym to ensure everyone was safe. We will absolutely be coming back. More...
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Kathryn Murphy
I love this rock gym. It is a clean and friendly place to climb. It is affordable. I have made great friendships with my fellow climbers. They also have opportunities to climb outside with the assistance of their staff. I would highly recommend this rock gym! More...
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Dave Primavera
Held a birthday party here and had a great time! Staff was amazing and very friendly and helpful with all the kids. Would highly recommend them!
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Ryan C.
So I have to say you have to rate this place two ways. 1. for kids2. for adults Kids its amazing place with a lot of opportunities to grow and have fun! GREAT STAFF Now for Adults its great for bouldering and the setters take really great pride producing some amazing problems! However the walls are really short and not great place for lead or rope climb. More...
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Cody Wulf
Awesome climbing gym, Great place with a good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and members and a good variety of problems, at all levels.
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Kim L.
Awesome rock climbing gym, especially if you're looking for a place to host a large group. The owners and workers are great to work with and help you every step of the way. I was looking to host a group of about 20 for a networking event at my company and we wanted to make it fun but also affordable. Elite Climbing certainly fit the bill. They guided us through setting a date and time as well as ensuring we get our waivers in before arriving. When we arrived, they got us right into the swing of things. For the casual climber, they have harnesses, teach you how to belay, and let you go on your way around the gym! It's a cozy rock climbing gym but certainly has walls with varying difficulty all around. There are bouldering areas but I was not quite ready for that challenge; many of the more seasoned climbers would go there. All in all, our group had a great time at Elite Climbing and I look forward to returning at another time! More...
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Corey Olver
My husband and I absolutely LOVE it here...wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff, always clean, and they make it easy to be safe and have lots of fun!
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Jason Martin
Small gym but nice. the people that work here are all young (except owner) but very nice. music on in background and on nicer days the garage door is open. i remember about 24 trails if my memory serves me right. 25' walls are a tad short to me but still fun to climb. this is where i climb and will continue to. More...
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Joshua G.
Lots of great climbing routes. Â The workers were very helpful. Â The only negative is the crowd. Â I love it here, but I have to time it right.
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John J.
Great facility. Knowledgeable staff. Went with large group of scouts. They were excellent working w both scouts and leaders. We all had an awesome time. Over 15 scouts earned BSA climbing merit badge More...
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Nicole G.
My husband and I have climbed other places, and this is a GREAT climbing gym! Â We personally enjoyed it, and so did our kids (9,7, and 4) who are all newbies. Â The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! Â Elena gave us the intro to belaying (they use safety locking belay mechanisms) and was available to help whenever we needed her. Â There are many different routes mapped out for different levels, a very large bouldering area for experienced climbers, beginner walls with an incline, and reverse incline walls for more of a challenge. Â I really have nothing negative to say about Elite - we are excited to return again soon! More...
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Uplifting T.
Awesome place!!!Many difficulty levels for new and experienced climbers, both kids and adults. Two-handed and auto-belay systems, and many (~30 ft) high walls and nice overhangs. Â If you push yourself, it's a great way to get a whole-body workout.A very easy sport to get into, very safe, and exciting. And they have candy at the top!! More...
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Jodi F.
my son had a great time with his troop during an overnight. he is special needs. the staff was wonderful with him. we will be back again soon!
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Bethany Lynn
The bouldering walls at this climbing gym are fantastic, the only suggestion I have is making the beginner routes slightly easier. It's difficult for some of my new-to-climbing friends to have a good time when they feel like they can't accomplish a single route. I think it's important to remind your route-setters that people are doing this for the first time, while they have likely been doing this a very long time and are very skilled! The flat wall to the left of the cave used to have an awesome beginners route that I learned on and was there for a long time, but was totally changed the last time I visited. However, for anyone who loves to climb, this place is fabulous regardless, just takes a bit of determination and practice! More...
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Kristina Tool
Great lesson from Tania, she was patient, positive and really helped me out. Friendly gym and fun chat with Ina, once of the owners. Great to see the spirit of encouraging fun and safe climbing for all. Next time I am in NJ I will come back for more! More...
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Jessica W.
Can't say enough good things about the staff at Elite. They have transformed my daughters' lives in such a powerful way! First time we went was for a friend's bday party 2 years ago. Now we're heading there 3-4 days a week! More...
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Trina L.
They have done such a great job here...I love here as there is such a community feel even if it's your first time...and my sons love attending the mini camps and outdoor climbs. ..they have even sent me pictures of them when they are climbing and I am at work...it always makes me smile knowing they are in good hands and doing some awesome outside! More...
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Eric B.
I've been many times, Â even back when this was Vertical Reality. The staff has always been friendly to offer assistance or leave you be. They change up the walls frequently to offer new challenges. I don't come often but I do enjoy the place and the service. More...
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Brie L.
Definitely worth the money and experience. We came here specifically for bouldering and the routes were very challenging but manageable even for beginners. The gym wasn't too crowded. The guy who showed us around and what to do was a bit awkward and it made us all uncomfortable. He wasn't as outgoing as most and didn't seem like a climber himself. The woman who was at the desk when we walked in was a little bit rude and commented on our way out that she was surprised we had lasted so long on the walls. Their hours are a little bit scarce, I wish they were open during the day on weekdays or late nights on the weekends. The climbers were very respectful and took turns climbing in the desired areas. Don't be discouraged if you are bouldering for the first time and struggle. You will get the hang of it! More...
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Jennifer T.
Awesome! Booked my daughters birthday party here on a Saturday morning. Â Ivan was so amazingly professional, helpful and even went out of his way to do something we took a shot at to do. I had no idea that every staff member would be so patient and understanding with the children climbing. The ages of children ranged from 7 to 13 from experienced to amateur and the staff encouraged all. The fact that I could bring my own food and whatever else I wanted was a huge weight lifted off since my daughter has food restriction. The zipline was a huge hit for all children and the helpfulness and mere gentleness from everyone made the party extremely feasible for everyone to participate. The options for corporate and ladies nights as well as discounts and packages makes you want to keep coming back. Overall the best party my children and I have been to. More...
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Joanne T.
I've visited this place couple years ago when it had a different name. Â That time we went rock climbing. Â This was my first time bouldering. Â It was a busy Sunday afternoon inside but since mostly everyone came for rock climbing there was plenty of room for everyone who opted for bouldering. Â My cousin did mention that they do change the position of the holds. Â As a newbie, I had fun. Â It was challenging and you definitely get a good work out after about a couple tries. Â I highly recommend renting the shoes to get a better footing. Â Only thing i wasn't too fond of is the smell. Â It does get a bit stuffy in here with the stench of sweat and feet. More...
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