Welcome to Movement LIC – one of NYC’s original premier climbing facilities with over 23,000 square feet of climbing 45 ft. high, dynamic walls, and a wide range of climbing. You’ll love our massive lead climbing cave and indoor rendition of The Gunks’ infamous “Buddha” roof boulder. Our bouldering and rope climbs range from beginner to advanced and are reset weekly.
upcoming classes
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Learn to Lead
Intermediate
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Acro Yoga
Specialty
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Crux Meet-Up
Meet Ups
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Sunrise Yoga
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Rock Climbing 4 Every 1
Meet Ups
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Peak Performance Team - Recreational
Adult Team
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Peak Performance Team -Intermediate
Adult Team
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Klimbers with a K
social connections
nothing more satisfying than sorting clean holds 🤩
peep our hold washer + LIC team member, Justin who keeps our climbing holds in pristine condition and ready to set with ✨
Waiting for a sign to register for Gotham ⁉️
This is it! LIC’s bouldering comp of the year is less than 2 weeks away. On March 21st, we’re bringing all the hype and here’s what you need to know:
⏰ Morning + Afternoon sessions
👥 4 Divisions for climbers of ALL levels
💰$8K in cash & prizes thanks for @thenorthface_climb
New York ⚠️ Open Competitors this is your last chance to secure a bye to Super Finals before our Philly comps! We’ve already given out our first two byes to @hoyt.austin and @franescahain, comment below who you think is next 👇
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio
Who remembers these iconic moments?
Gotham Citizen at LIC always brings the heat 🔥 and we can’t wait to see what’s going down on March 20th.
Early bird pricing ends THIS SUNDAY so head to the link in bio to sign up + save 💸
Open Competitors: this is your SECOND to last chance to secure a bye to finals + win CASH prizes thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb
Free Climbing Day powered by @thenorthface_climb was one for the books! 🙌
We loved meeting so many new faces and seeing our members bring their friends to share the stoke! Over 1600 of y’all tried climbing or yoga with us for the first time and we can’t wait to see you again. A huge shoutout to @thenorthface for helping make this day possible 🩵
Want to keep climbing with us and save?! Check out the North Face XPLR Pass and get 50% off a Movement Trial Membership through March 14th. That means 14 days of unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness for less than the cost of one day pass! ✨
Hang on ✋Gotham Citizen is officially less than ONE month away 👀
Join us March 21 at Movement LIC for the 10th Annual Gotham Citizen Bouldering Comp — and the final NYC stop of the Nor’Easter Series. Let’s make it count 💥
Here’s your sign-up checklist 👇
✅ Choose your category: Rec | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
✅ Lock in early bird pricing (link in bio)
✅ Send it to your crew to also sign up and start getting hyped
With over $8K in cash + prizes, thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb, this is one you don’t want to sit out.
FREE CLIMBING DAY 2/28 📣
Join us Saturday, February 28th to try out climbing for free!
Join us February 28th for a full day of FREE climbing at our LIC, Gowanus, and Harlem locations. No experience? No problem.
Tell your friends, sign up for free classes (link in bio), or just show up — no reservations needed. Choose your adventure, powered by @thenorthface_climb. 🧗♀️🔥
Locations
📍LIC: 11-11 44th Dr, Long Island City
📍Gowanus: 242 Butler St, Brooklyn
📍Harlem: 256 W 125th St, New York
Don’t just take our word for it, everyone started somewhere (and bought more expensive shoes somewhere along the way). What would you say to your beginner self? 👀 Let us know 👇
Try climbing for free at Movement on February 28!
Join us for a full day of climbing, yoga, and fitness at Movement. No experience required. Nothing to lose.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and choose your own adventure—free for the day, powered by @thenorthface_climb.
Our directors
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Jason
Beckmann
Gym Director
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Onyx
Jackson-Preston
Assistant Gym Director
meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.
FAQs
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What’s included with a Movement LIC membership?
Your Movement LIC membership gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms. Enjoy free classes and clinics, guest passes, and exclusive discounts on gear and programs—everything you need to climb, train, and move.
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When is Movement LIC open, and what are the least busy times?
Movement LIC is open Monday–Friday, 6am–11pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–10pm. The gym is usually quietest in the mornings and early afternoons on weekdays and afternoons and evenings on weekends.
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Where is Movement LIC located, and how do I get there (parking + transit)?’
Movement LIC is located in Long Island City at 11-11 44th Dr, Queens. We’re steps from Court Square Station, served by the 7, E, G, and M subway lines, and near bus routes Q67, Q101, Q103, B32, and E62. Limited street parking is available in the gym’s immediate vicinity, so we recommend arriving by public transit.
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What amenities does this gym have (bouldering, rope climbing, yoga/fitness, showers, etc.)?
Movement LIC offers rope climbing with walls up to 45 ft, lead cave, two floors of bouldering, a fitness mezzanine with weight and cardio equipment, and unlimited yoga and fitness classes. You’ll also find locker rooms with showers, a gear shop, bike storage room, and community lounge areas.
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I’m new—how do I start? Do you offer an intro class or a trial membership?
We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re learning the ropes or starting with bouldering, our intro classes are the perfect way to start your climbing journey. We also offer a 15-day trial membership that gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness—plus free gear rentals, access to both intro bouldering and intro ropes classes, and a waived initiation fee if you join afterward
Learn more about trial memberships here.