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It may still be winter, but the warmer months will be here before we know it. And that means it’s time to start training for your favorite outdoor activities! There is no shortage of options for outdoor adventures in the Tahoe-Truckee region. With an endless supply of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing routes and beaches to launch your paddleboard or kayak, there’s something for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Although the Tahoe-Truckee region is more well-known for its hikes and backpacking trails, rock climbing and bouldering have been increasing in popularity over the years. Just like any sport, it’s important to train for these activities for optimized performance and injury prevention. In this blog, I will be highlighting the full-service rock-climbing gyms in the Tahoe-Truckee region to help get you prepared for the upcoming season or to enjoy as an indoor adventure alternative.
Blue Granite Climbing Gym offers a full-scale facility for all levels. Photo Credit: Blue Granite Climbing Gym.
Blue Granite Climbing Gym
South Lake Tahoe
As the only full-scale rock-climbing gym in South Lake Tahoe, Blue Granite Climbing Gym offers an ideal training facility for climbers of all levels and fitness enthusiasts. Boasting top-of-the-line rock walls for top roping, lead climbing and bouldering, fitness equipment, yoga and group fitness classes, a sauna and dedicated instructors, this facility has everything you need to learn the fundamentals, improve your climbing skills and get a great recovery.
Blue Granite offers private and group classes for all ages and levels to help you learn the ropes and translate what you learn into the outdoors. Beyond introductory classes, they offer skill development programs to help you perfect your technique and learn to lead rope.
For bouldering enthusiasts, Blue Granite offers an adult six-week bouldering league for teams of two to four people.
Want to work on training or recovery on your off days? Blue Granite also offers group fitness classes for adding various options to your routine. They offer yoga, Pilates, mobility, dance, HIIT and core classes that are suitable for all levels to enjoy. After a full workout, head to Blue Granite’s sauna to unwind or check out their food bar to refuel with coffee, burritos and other delicious and nutritious options.
Blue Granite is also extremely focused on community building and outreach and hosts events, fundraisers, climbing meetups and yoga workshops to members and visitors. Check their schedule to see if there’s an upcoming event or workshop to meet the community and develop your skills.
Day pass, punch pass, and membership options are available to help fit your needs and schedule.
Location: 1259 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
Learn the ropes and develop your skills at Incline's High Altitude Fitness. Photo Credit: High Altitude Fitness.
High Altitude Fitness
Incline Village
For more than 15 years, High Altitude Fitness has been a staple in the community. They aim to foster an empowering environment and encourage members and visitors to live a healthy lifestyle. Featuring premier climbing walls for sport routes and bouldering, fully stacked fitness rooms with brand-new equipment, group fitness and yoga classes, saunas and dedicated staff members, High Altitude Fitness is North Lake Tahoe’s premier climbing and fitness facility.
Boasting over 3,800 vertical feet featuring more than 80 climbing routes, there are options for everyone to enjoy! Top and lead sport routes go up to 32 feet, and the bouldering routes go up to 15 feet. If you want to learn to lead climbs, top rope and belay safely, programs and instructional courses are offered. TruBlue Auto Belays are also offered for solo climbers.
To help you with your training and recovery days, High Altitude offers members and guests a state-of-the-art workout experience with cardio equipment, strength and conditioning machines, weights, yoga and group fitness classes.
Day passes and memberships are available for purchase at the front desk.
Location: 880 Northwood Boulevard, Incline Village
High Altitude Fitness is Truckee's largest climbing facility and gym. Photo Credit: High Altitude Fitness.
High Altitude Fitness
Truckee
Head to Truckee to experience 12,000 square feet of climbing routes with endless options for every ability. Lead and sport routes go up to 49 vertical feet, and bouldering routes go up to 15 feet. Just like the Incline Village location, they offer climbing courses, workshops and rentals to help you get started or improve your skills that translate into the outdoor climbing world. Fortunately, this gym is located near some popular climbing spots in the Donner region, making it ideal for climbers to practice before and recover after their adventures.
High Altitude Truckee has a world-class gym, with two levels of cardio equipment, a spin bike room, strength and conditioning machines, weights, yoga and group fitness classes. They also offer large saunas, which are the perfect way to complete your workout routine.
Day passes and memberships are available for purchase at the front desk.
Location: 11798 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
I hope you have a wonderful experience learning the ropes and training for the upcoming season. Knowledge and safety come first, and taking courses and workshops and prioritizing recovery will help you translate these skills into more challenging outdoor environments.
About the Author Kirsten Alexis
Kirsten is an outdoor adventure enthusiast, writer and photographer. You can typically find her hiking, paddleboarding, cross-country skiing and checking out new spots to share in the Tahoe Donner region. She has been lucky to call Tahoe her second home since she was a child and aims to inspire people to experience Tahoe and fall in love with the beauty and adventurous spirit of the region through her blogs and content. 
