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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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Intro to Bouldering (Class Full)
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
social connections
🦉Owl Night is back! That means up to 12 hours of climbing, community, and late-night fun, all for a great cause in supporting @paracliffhangers.
Join us on January 24th at Movement LIC for an overnight climb-a-thon and giant party rolled into one to raise funds for adaptive rock climbing programs that bring climbers and allies together through community, adventure, and movement!
✨ Here’s what you can expect:
• Endurance comp throughout the night + prizes
• Mini-clinics such as adaptive climbing, wilderness medicine, and photography
• Great vibes with music, hammocks in the cave, face painting, and more
📍Movement LIC
🗓️Saturday, January 24th
⏰4PM - 4AM
🔗 All attendees must register with ParaCliffHangers and Movement via the link in bio
A huge shoutout to our community partners who are making this festival possible: @mohonkpreserve @kinshipclimbingcollective @gunksclimbers @nycclimbingcollective @riseoutsidecollective @asianclimbingtribe @arcteryxnewyork @patagonia @rylander_west @chris_vultaggio @circus.academy.ny
📸: Christina Fleming (@artcavebychristina) + Josh Brede (@joshbrede)
This is the resolution that sticks 💪 kick off the New Year with 25% off your first month of climbing, yoga, and fitness at Movement!
Membership gives you everything you need to start strong (and keep going):
• Unlimited climbing at all Movement locations nationwide
• Unlimited yoga & fitness classes
• Two first-time guest passes per day
• Monthly guest pass
• Gear & apparel discounts
• Free intro classes
• Exclusive member events
• Exclusive discounts and perks with partner brands
This is your year, and we promise this is a resolution you won`t want to quit. Join now at the link in our bio!
2025 was amazing thanks to all of YOU 🫵
Here’s a little round up:
🧗♀️2,912 boulders + 1,448 routes set
📈713 belay certificates earned
👏3,132 climbers trained in intro classes
🧘988 yoga + 496 fitness classes
🎪456 community events + 5 comps
🍫1,951 snickers crushed
🤝1,500+ new holds purchased
We’re grateful for our community who made this year so great 🫶 Stoke is HIGH for 2026 and all that’s to come!
… and the stocking were hung on the highbay with care 🎁
Happy holidays from our teams to you! We hope this season is joyful, restful, and full of cheer as we head into 2026 together.
Peep Zac the elf for bringing some holiday magic to LIC ✨
And that’s a wrap on The Giant Awakens ✌️
Last Saturday was the second stop in the Nor’Easter Bouldering Comp Series and y’all showed up READY—big tries, big sends, and nonstop hype. This series just keeps getting better, and we can’t wait until the next stop at Valhalla in February 👀
Big big thanks to the setters, the Gowanus crew, and the whole team behind the scenes who brought the comp to life 🙌 And of course, a massive shoutout to our sponsor @the_north_face_climb
🏆 Check out our link in bio for results + epic photos by @nacho_crespof
pov: you’re setting on a Monday and this happens 👀
✨MEMBER SPOTLIGHT✨
Meet Taylor, a boulderer who joined our gym two years ago! Climbing has become her way to stay healthy, push out of her comfort zone, and hang out with friends.
⭐What’s your favorite thing about climbing and the climbing community?
I used to hate working out, but now I have a fun way to exercise and lower my cholesterol. I’ve also met so many kind, encouraging, and down-to-earth people at Movement. It can be hard to make new friends as an adult, but our climbing community has made it so easy.
⭐What’s one piece of advice you have for folks new to climbing and the community?
Don’t be afraid to try a tough move or even touch a boulder because it looks too hard. You never know what you’re capable of unless you try — and keep on trying. This is advice that I’m still trying to follow myself!
⭐Do you have any climbing goals?
Send my first V8 in 2026. And stay injury-free!
Trying out Movement with a trial membership is a certified slay 💅
Get 15 days of unlimited access to all the climbing, yoga, and fitness that Movement has to offer—all for less than the cost of two day passes.
We’ve got it all and a supportive community of climbers, fitness enthusiasts, and yogis to meet you wherever you are in your movement journey.
Comment “trial” for a link to get started today!
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.