The first Movement gym in Colorado is located in the heart of Boulder, a city known for the earliest recorded climbing in the state way back in the early 1900’s. Our lead climbing and top rope terrain include the nationally renowned Grey Wall and creative, challenging boulder problems. Built in 2009, Movement Boulder measures 22,000 square feet, with 66 independent anchors, over 100 bouldering problems, and 30-40 foot walls. Our climbing-specific training areas will help you send your outdoor projects!
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hereโs a sneak peak at a few of our Mile High Melee problems! ๐
while this comp is going on, itโs not too late to register! click the link in bio ๐ to sign up for your home gym, start accruing points, and brawl it out at the finals on May 3rd at RiNo ๐ช
swipe to see what your home gym says about you โก๏ธ
Earth Month is here ๐ and to celebrate the season our Golden setting team brought a few boulders from the front range to you!
make sure to check out these two problems next time youโre in the gym
inspiration taken from Powder Keg V7, Lincoln Lake and Hollowโs Way V8, Flagstaff
have you been wanting to take the next step in your climbing journey? canโt seem to overcome that plateau? we have the solution for you - Just Go Up โฌ๏ธ !
Just Go Up will feature many helpful techniques such as reaching for it, be taller, and get new shoes. Whether youโre an experienced climber, or just starting out, Just Go Up is the place for you.
Weโll see you in class this April Foolโs!
โจ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT โจ
Meet Tim! Tim has been a part of the Englewood community, and just recently completed a trip to Kilimanjaro. We got the chance to ask him a few questions about his trip and what preparation has been like.
Can you tell us about what your training looked like within the gym in preparation for the trip?ย
Training for Kilimanjaro was A LOT of stair stepping and high incline treadmill.ย I try to be at the gym roughly 4-5 times a week and for several months prior to Kilimanjaroย I alwaysย finishedย the workout with cardio.
Are there any mental or physical blockers that you have had to overcome?ย
It can always be a challenge to start training for something that is months out. Luckily I have some AMAZING climbing/fitness friends who helped keep me accountable for my training regiment.ย ย
Whatโs next on your climbing or hiking bucket list?ย
Next on the list is a good question - I am trying to hit all of the National Parks but that is a pretty long term goal.ย Iโd love to get back down to Patagonia and do more exploration down there.ย Maybe a trip in 2026 will have to happen...
If youโd like to share your story, shoot us a DMโweโd love to feature you in our member spotlight! โจ
everyone say happy birthday Centennial! ๐ฅณ
mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30th because youโre all invited to Centennialโs 1-Year Birthday Party! come enjoy games, vendors, giveaways, and after-hours headlamp climbing! ๐
learn more info using the link in our bio ๐
our members have spoken ๐ฃ๏ธ
but weโre still curious, let us know what hold you would be ๐๐
dream boulder just dropped โจ check out this send at Centennial created by one of our members!
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V6/V7
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crimpy/technical
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purple (most important)
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dreamed of by Kami
keep an eye out for the next dream boulder you can be a part of ๐
who do you think has the best music taste in the gym? ๐โฌ๏ธ let us know!
Letโs hear it for the ladies ๐
On Saturday we had the privilege of partnering with @mammutna for the premiere of their film Passing the Crux! A very special thank you to @erikalopolis, @cailsoria, @highsteph and @katiebirdlambert for sharing your journey. Weโre proud to have women in our community dedicated to representation and lifting up climbers for future generations to come.
Hereโs to all of our women in the community! The gyms would not be the same without you. your resilience, courage, and strength inspire us all ๐ซถ
have you ever wondered where your lost shoes disappear to? ๐
If youโve been at RiNo recently, you may have noticed a new art installation. This sculpture is made mostly from the piles of used-up climbing shoes left in the lost-and-found over the years. The artist, Alexander Vesenka, is a maker (@alexandervesenka) and doughnut baker (@bonutsdoughnuts), along with being a familiar face on our Front Desk.
โPick up Your Damn Shoesโ is an ode to, and loving jab at our terrific community here at Movement RiNo.
hereโs to eleven years of Mardi Gras Comp! ๐ safe to say that this comp takes the (king) cake ๐๐ฐ
special thank you to our competitors, partners, vendors, and setters for making this party one to remember!
check out some of our fav stats from the night ๐
107 competitors crushed
40 boulders set
4 king cakes devoured
81 beers drank
๐ธ peep the full album using our link in bio
introducing Mile High Melee ๐ our first regional bouldering comp! Get ready to rep your gym, climb on brand new sets, and brawl it out at finals. ๐ช
โช๏ธ4 skill categories, from novice to open
โช๏ธ4 weeks of competition featuring different setting styles
โช๏ธ2 top competitors from each gym and category will compete in the regional finals at Rino on May 3
โช๏ธfeaturing prizes from @lasportivana, @frictionlabs,
@evolv_worldwide, and more!
๐ฅ registration is LIVE, sign up now using the link in our bio
we came, we saw, we climbed, we ate cookies ๐ช
a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our largest Cookie Jar Comp ever ๐คฏ weโre still pinching ourselves seeing how our community shows up to support organizations like @cobs_org! A special shoutout to everyone who donated items for the silent auction, our setters, our team, and our cookie bakers ๐ฉโ๐ณ
weโll see you next year! ๐
A-D route grading is back! ๐โ
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As of today (March 3), +/- grading will be retired and replaced with A-D grading at all Movement gyms. We`ve experimented with many grading systems across our gyms, and through our collective experience, we feel that A-D offers the most optimal in-gym experience when combined with consensus grading. โ
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This A-D and consensus dynamic duo offers three key benefits โฌ๏ธโ
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1๏ธโฃ Subjectivity of grading: Your experience with a climb is unique to you! Our routesetters put a lot of thought into every grade, considering diverse perspectives, climbing styles, and experiences. We propose grades, but itโs the climbing community that ultimately shapes them through feedback and consensus. Using the YDS A-D system for routes in combination with consensus tags, we aim to keep grades as fair and consistent as possible while staying true to local norms. โ
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2๏ธโฃ Increased granularity improves the ability to self-curate your experience: We know that tracking progress and performance is important to many climbers, and with a more granular grade offering, session curation and performance tracking is improved.โ
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3๏ธโฃ Authentic to the core of our sport: The most common grading system for sport climbing is the YDS A-D system. Grades vary wildly depending on the area, first ascensionist, ethics, etc., but we feel it is important to align with this system as it provides an experience that is relatable and authentic to the sport.โ
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Grading isnโt an exact science, and itโs always evolving alongside the climbing community. While grades will never be perfect, they create a shared language for setting goals, tracking progress, and finding the right challenge. โ
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Whether grades push you to try harder or just serve as a rough guideline, weโre stoked to roll out this change and we hope you are too! Climb on ๐ง
t-minus one day until $0 initiation ends! โฐโ
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take advantage of saving $49 off, and enjoy unlimited climbing, yoga, fitness, and more! hit the link in bio to sign up now ๐
Join us in wishing all the best to Linn Poston as they head to the Paraclimbing National Championships this weekend! ๐ค
Linn is a climber with low vision. Our setting team was stoked to create a special training route for Linn and their โcaller,โ Rosario. The caller yells commands on where the holds are, the movement needed, and the direction to help the climber move up the wall. Watch how itโs done in the video above ๐ฌโ๏ธ
Weโre rooting for you, Linn and Rosario! Click the link in our bio to read more about Linnโs story ๐
this was one for the BOOKS โกRetro Redpoint was amazing!
the 90โs vibes, the hype, the competition, the outfits, safe to say weโre obsessed ๐คฉ huge shoutout to our sponsors, competitors, setters, and vendors for coming out to Englewood and making this comp amazing!
click the link in bio to view the full album! ๐ธ
bouldering pit crew at your service ๐โโ๏ธ๐
it was our pleasure refueling our members with pit-stop-worthy snacks and brushing your holds for a smooth send!
thanks for being part of our crew ๐ซถ
pause ๐โ we need to take a moment for the meetups
because our community would NOT be the same without any of them @cruxingincolor is just one of the groups we love partnering with that makes a deep impact with members across Colorado
read about how one of their members has been impacted + watch out for their meetups around our gyms!
โIโve been climbing in Colorado for 6 years. But it wasnโt until CiC that I actually felt like a real climber. It was the first time that I didnโt feel odd or unnatural on a crag, the first time my identity connected with others..โ
Join @cruxingincolor for their next meetup at Movement RiNo on February 26th ๐
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.
Our Directors
Our gym leaders love what they do and it shows. They are committed to providing a supportive, transformative, and fun environment for everyone who comes through our doors.
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Katie
Brooks
Gym Director
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Izzi
Golino
Assistant Gym Director
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We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.