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6 Years
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Premier Indoor Climbing & Fitness in Twin Falls
Gemstone Climbing has been redefining the indoor climbing experience in Southern Idaho since 2020. As the region's premier climbing destination, we offer over 4,000 square feet of bouldering walls ranging from V0 to V10 difficulty, comprehensive top-rope systems for all skill levels, and 10 state-of-the-art auto belays. Our facility features a dedicated lead climbing area with challenging overhangs, an upstairs fitness zone with specialized equipment, and a 1,100-square-foot yoga studio offering classes from gentle to hot power yoga. We pioneered ADA accessibility in climbing gyms globally and continue to lead with innovative adaptive programs serving individuals with disabilities including autism, MS, and PTSD.Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined experience in climbing instruction, yoga therapy, and fitness training, having taught over 5,000 classes. We maintain strict safety protocols with regular equipment inspections and staff certifications, while our community-focused approach has created a supportive environment where climbers of all abilities inspire each other to reach new heights.
Services
Indoor Rock Climbing
Yoga Classes
Fitness Training
Adaptive Climbing
Birthday Parties
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- World's first fully ADA accessible climbing gym
- Specialized adaptive programs for physical and cognitive disabilities
- 4,000 sq ft climbing area with routes for all skill levels
- Certified instructors with 10+ years teaching experience
- Community-focused environment supporting personal growth
Associations and certifications
- ADA (American Disabilities Act)
What people say
Amazing staff
Family-friendly environment
Life-changing adaptive programs
Successful recovery support
Excellent party services
Services
Indoor Rock Climbing
Our climbing facility features diverse routes from 5.5 to 5.11d difficulty with top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering options. The 4,000-square-foot space accommodates both beginners and experienced climbers with auto belays, overhanging walls, and progressive route difficulty. Certified instructors ensure safety while helping climbers develop technical skills and physical strength.
Adaptive Climbing Program
Specially designed for individuals with disabilities, this program offers customized climbing experiences for conditions including autism, MS, and PTSD. Our ADA-compliant facility provides specialized equipment and trained staff to deliver therapeutic benefits like improved motor skills, confidence building, and social integration through climbing activities tailored to each participant's abilities.
Yoga Classes
Our 1,100-square-foot yoga studio offers multiple class styles from gentle to hot power yoga at 105F. Certified instructors guide students through breath-focused practices that enhance flexibility and mental clarity. The space accommodates both beginners and advanced practitioners with varied class intensities and specialized certifications in restorative and therapeutic yoga applications.
Birthday Parties
We provide complete party packages featuring 2-hour climbing sessions with private party rooms, rental gear, and dedicated staff assistance. Packages include climbing access for guests, safety orientations, and party amenities. Custom options available for special requests with flexible scheduling options and experienced staff managing all event logistics.
Fitness Training
The upstairs fitness area contains specialized climbing-specific equipment including training rigs, strength-building apparatus, and cardio machines. Certified trainers offer group classes and individual programs focused on climbing performance enhancement. The facility supports both general fitness goals and technical climbing skill development through targeted workout regimens.
People
Kim DePew
Manager and Yoga Teacher
Manager since 2018 with 13 years yoga teaching experience. Holds business management degree from Boise State University and 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. Teaches 4500+ classes over 10 years with expertise in wellness and fitness instruction.
Patty McFarling
Manager
Co-manager with primary responsibility for adaptive climbing programs and youth classes. Coordinates community outreach initiatives and manages retail operations. Specializes in creating inclusive climbing experiences for individuals with diverse physical and cognitive needs.
Don Campbell
Owner
Founder and owner of Gemstone Climbing. Visionary behind the world's first ADA-compliant climbing gym. Provides strategic leadership for facility operations and program development while maintaining active involvement in community engagement efforts.
Questions
What climbing options are available for different skill levels?
We offer bouldering from V0 to V10, top-rope climbing from 5.5 to 5.11d, and lead climbing routes with overhangs. Auto belays and trained staff support all skill levels from beginners to advanced climbers.
Do you offer yoga classes for beginners?
Yes, our yoga program includes gentle and slow flow classes specifically designed for beginners, with experienced instructors guiding students through foundational poses and breathing techniques in heated and non-heated environments.
What makes your adaptive climbing program unique?
As the world's first ADA-compliant climbing gym, we provide specialized equipment and trained staff for individuals with autism, MS, PTSD, and physical disabilities, offering therapeutic climbing experiences tailored to each participant's needs.
How can I book a birthday party?
Birthday parties can be booked online with minimum 5-day advance notice. Packages include climbing access, private room rental, and staff assistance. Contact Kim directly for special requests or weekday bookings.
What fitness equipment is available?
Our fitness area includes treadmills, bikes, rowers, strength training equipment, and climbing-specific apparatus like training rigs and system boards designed to improve climbing performance and general fitness.
Are there membership options available?
Yes, we offer monthly memberships providing unlimited access to yoga and fitness classes, with discounted rates for regular climbers and special packages for families and groups.
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Reviews (6)
Whitney Tinker
Oct 22, 2021
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I came in & saw one of the routes labeled dry tools only and went to the front desk to ask what that meant. Taylor explained it was how you train for ice climbing, she brought me the tools & took the time to explain to me how to use them & gave me some pointers. I climbed my first 5.10c & I climbed for my first time with dry tools, Taylor is the GEM of this gym.
Audrey Hernandez
Oct 22, 2021
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Love climbing at gemstone! Employees are always helpful and friendly! A rad place to hang out and find new climber friends! Wish I could leave a 5 star review, the only thing keeping me from doing so is that gemstone seems to attract egotistical twin falls celebrity wannabes with very fragile masculinity complexes, a real bummer but most of the time other gym goers help to create a positive and inclusive environment for climbing and having fun!
Doveda Calm
Oct 20, 2021
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Came here to hang out with our favorite celebrity American Ninja Warrior Christian the DarkFox who is our favorite rock climber/gymnast/BASE jumper. He was treated horribly by the staff and by a girl named Taylor. We are not proud of the way he was treated. Terrible staff and terrible place with employees that are egotistical and rude to celebrities and their kids. Wouldnt recommend or come back with our family.
Circus Revolution
Oct 16, 2021
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I brought my two kids here and from the very start the staff was rude and unprofessional. The kid working the front desk seemed like he was high and did not care one single bit about customers. Then a girl named Taylor stocked us and made rude comments to me and then I caught her berating my son for a mistake he made that was an total accident. He cried and came to find me in tears though I saw the whole encounter. She didnt even offer an apology. Then she made a comment to me when I asked if they had a salmon ladder that was totally uncalled for. She told me not to hurt myself in a very sarcastic
William Turner
Oct 14, 2021
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Great place to practice technical parts of routes like having to reach around corners for handholds, doing inverted climbing or getting better at dinos they even put in new routes regularly so there's always something new to try.
David Nutting
Aug 07, 2021
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Took my granddaughter there for a 6 year-old birthday party. Most of the kids had no climbing experience. The staff was great in orientation and the kids all had a great time! It was hard to get my granddaughter to leave. She was asking when she could come back as we were leaving. Would've been nice to have more of a concession. Drinks, at least.
