3118 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI, USA
Too many distractions. More often than not,
that’s why we don’t reach our goals. That’s
also the impetus behind Summit: to create
an environment for uninterrupted training.
At Summit, we treat climbing as a sport and
climbers as athletes.
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45 customer reviews
Britt Peckham
This is the perfect place to train and build your climbing skills. Wellbeing and safety is a top priority, and everyone is very nice and helpful!
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Jillian Marie Griffis
Love the community at Summit! Excellent services.
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Christen Ring
Keith is fantastic trainer. He is knowledgeable, passionate, and caring. I highly recommend Summit!
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Ryan Ruenroeng
I've been for a bit of personal training and a couple of classes. My experiences have been positive. The facilities are clean and there is a lot of equipment to play around with. The personal training has so far been a really positive experience. Looking forward to trying more things. More...
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Karl B
If you're looking for a gym to actually climb and improve at, this is the place for you.
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Grant Nelson
Keith and his crew of coach's have created a great space that offers good vibes, plenty of laughs and a solid sense of community. The gym itself offers a nice mix of bouldering, and personalist fitness classes, both on and off the wall to cover any of your personal fitness goals. More...
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Sage M.
What a nice climbing facility!
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Claire Martin
LOVE this gym!! Highly reccomend checking it out
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Haley Gibbs
Summit is a great gym with awesome staff. Keith is a great coach and trainer and this gym has helped me improve my climbing and overall fitness so much.
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Elaine Cizma
I have been coming here for classes for a few weeks now and I can say confidently this is a 5 star gym! The coaches are super friendly and knowledgeable, and very encouraging. As a complete beginner, I have already made a lot of progress and it's because of the support and teachings from the wonderful gym! THANKS GUYS. More...
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Regan Murray
Summit is a hugely positive environment and a great place for anyone training for specific fitness goals. Keith has an awesome knowledge of drills, exercises, stretches, etc. that can hugely benefit anyone's training plan. I specifically have become a much stronger climber with Keith's coaching. Thanks!!! More...
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Serge Margovsky
Great energy and plenty of laughs in this welcoming community space. Nice mix of climbing terrain, though slightly skewed towards the overhung. Fun classes, both on and off the wall! More...
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A Ray
It's the best climbing gym in Madison! The personal training is tailored to the individual, my kids love the classes, and my climbing has definitely grown working with Keith.
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Sara R
I have been climbing for 15 years and recently started attending the Wednesday climbing strength class, which is phenomenal. I started noticing a real difference in how I think on the wall and an increase in my physical ability after a couple of classes. They have created something really special there and have great people. It has real value to me and to so many other people I've talked to. More...
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Jahna Cook
This place is great! It’s taken my climbing to the next level. It’s clean, friendly, and I get an amazing workout every time I go to the classes. I highly recommend it!
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Great Staff!
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Robert Andrew
I injured both of my feet a 14 months ago, plantar fasciitis, and I was resigned to being limited to the amount of time I could be on my feet without having, sometimes excruciating pain. After three trips to Summit Strength and Fitness, one for evaluation, and two for physical therapy, I experienced my first day in14 months with no foot pain. I salute Emma and Ryan for their very professional and compassionate treatment. When they told me to expect good results in 4 weeks, I didn't believe it was possible, but I'm now pleasantly surprised in two weeks. They are consummate professionals. Chronic pain impacts your quality of life, and they certainly have improved my quality of life!! Thank you Emma and Ryan!! More...
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Jahna Cook
This place is great! It’s taken my climbing to the next level. It’s clean, friendly, and I get an amazing workout every time I go to the classes. I highly recommend it!
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Kyle Larsen
Small but, quiet place to train. The owner is great and invested in his clients progress!
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Stephen Hittner
An excellent facility for an advanced athlete who knows how to train with body weight/high intensity. Or someone wanting to work with a great trainer/coach.
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Rachel Andrie
Great place! Keith is super friendly and insanely helpful. He'll help you get that pesky project that you just can't quite send. He has open gyms, yoga, personal training, and cute dogs too. You just gotta go. More...
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Grayson Glazer
I am having trouble writing a review, because it's honestly beyond me how much I enjoy this place. There are plenty of climbing gyms out there, but this is a place to make life long friends and mentors. If you come to train seriously, you will be smarter in the pursuit of you're sport, and be a better athlete. More...
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Sean Petersmark
This is the place to get better! The atmosphere strikes a wonderful balance of encouraging challenging workouts and climbing, as well as being laid-back and friendly. They do a wonderful job of welcoming you into the community and creating a personal approach to improve the areas you want. Whether it's climbing specific, general fitness, or to get into shape for a sport, you will find what you need here! More...
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Linda M. Van Tol
I love Summit and Keith! Whatever you want to do, Keith works with you. If it's classes, personal training, movement, strength, flexibilty or getting ready for that big climbing trip- Keith has a way to meet your needs and it's always fun! He works you hard and you leave feeling exhaustedly fantastic!! More...
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Lizz Epp
Great facility and instructor!
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Rachel Gastel
I love this place! I’ve been training with Keith for 13 weeks now and I am so happy with the progress and results! I would recommend this place to anyone!
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Alex
I've trained with Keith at Summit for about two years now, first to rehab an injured knee, and then two pursue climbing and long distance hiking endurance goals and in that time have become a stronger climber and ticked off one of my dream hikes, the Pacific Crest Trail. I credit my successful thru-hike to my training and preparation at Summit Strength and Fitness. More...
Rachel
Dedicated staff led by a very experienced owner. Keith has a lot of credentials which allows him to construct effective training plans, but more importantly he is naturally good at coaching. He teaches his classes in a way where you always feel welcome but yet are always pushing yourself to do more and make the gains. A great, well-rounded experience at this gym for climbers, endurance athletes, and fitness fanatics alike. Now quit reading this review, go to his gym, and break through the plateau and get that 5.12 you've been drooling over! More...
Jason P Penticoff
This place turned me into a climber.
I have always dreamed of being a climber, but after 2 years I had plateaued and not really making progress.
This place gave me a focus to really step up my game and make me finally feel like I can climb.
I have reached goals in climbing, ice climbing and running that I did not think were possible for me anymore.
More importantly, I have met a community of climbers who have a shared goal of getting better, helping each other and being safe. I really love this gym. You will get better, smarter and stronger. However, most importantly you will make lifelong friends and partners.
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Gray
It's not just a club or gym to the people who work there, it's a home. They treat it as such too, inviting you into it, keeping it clean, and treating everyone with a ton of respect. Definitely, the place to go if you're trying to get better at climbing, or just want a gym where the workers actually care. More...
Jill
LOVE this place. It has kept me motivated with a great balance of traditional fitness training and training that incorporates rock climbing. My focus has been training for rock climbing and this is the gym to do it. I get the attention I need to stay injury free, have a good time, and achieve my goals. Keith is an awesome trainer, climber, and motivator! More...
Max K
Fun and tough training sessions. If you're looking for a workout to kick your butt, check out the strength class. There are classes to help with climbing technique and endurance too!
Robin Grosskopf
I really like it here I kind of want to get some tips for if I was just climbing and got stuck on a problem
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Jason P Penticoff
This place turned me into a climber.
I have always dreamed of being a climber, but after 2 years I had plateaued and not really make progress.
This place gave me a focus to really step up my game and make me finally feel like I can climb.
I have reached goals in climbing, ice climbing and running that I did not think were possible for me anymore.
More importantly, I have met a community of climbers who have a shared goal of getting better, helping each other and being safe. I really love this gym. You will get better, smarter and stronger. However, most importantly you will make lifelong friends and partners.
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Anke Johnson
Love this place! The instruction from several different instructors has been excellent, and I love that I'm actually learning skills to put to purpose instead of just climbing "willy-nilly"! The gym is clean, well run and staffed by friendly and experienced trainers. More...
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Linda M. Van Tol
I love Summit and Keith! Whatever you want to do, Keith works with you. If it's classes, personal training, movement, strength, flexibilty or getting ready for that big climbing trip- Keith has a way to meet your needs and it's always fun! He works you hard and you leave feeling exhaustedly fantastic!! More...
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Sean Petersmark
This is the place to get better! The atmosphere strikes a wonderful balance of encouraging challenging workouts and climbing, as well as being laid-back and friendly. They do a wonderful job of welcoming you into the community and creating a personal approach to improve the areas you want. Whether it's climbing specific, general fitness, or to get into shape for a sport, you will find what you need here! More...
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Jillian Davis
Not just a place to climb! There are actually classes to learn skills, for beginners and experienced climbers.
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Rachel Andrie
Great place! Keith is super friendly and insanely helpful. He'll help you get that pesky project that you just can't quite send. He has open gyms, yoga, personal training, and cute dogs too. You just gotta go. More...
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Evan Stoddard
wonderful little training gym with great setting and awesome coaches!
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Brian Seegers
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Jason Penticoff
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Ian White
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Grayson Glazer
I am having trouble writing a review, because it's honestly beyond me how much I enjoy this place. There are plenty of climbing gyms out there, but this is a place to make life long friends and mentors. If you come to train seriously, you will be smarter in the pursuit of you're sport, and be a better athlete. More...
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Stephen Hittner
An excellent facility for an advanced athlete who knows how to train with body weight/high intensity. Or someone wanting to work with a great trainer/coach.
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
I work with clients to clarify goals, visualize them and build a road map toward achieving them. Strength training, mental awareness, recovery methods and nutrition are some of the tools and techniques I provide to help you get there.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Eating well, hard work and learimg how to be coached.
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing the emotional transformation people go through and they physically change.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having the freedom to give my clients all the tools I saw necessary for proper growth.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our facility is very unique and we encourage using the gym as a tool to get outside and explore more places.
Personal training
Private session targeting your goals and weaknesses. Strength, core, cardio, sport specific, etc.
Rock climbing coaching
On the wall movement practice.
Personalized training plan
6 week plan including weekly check in (in person, Skype, email, etc) to modify, keep you on track, etc.
Private group training
Same as personal training g but for group of like minded people.