Located in the heart of the Presidio by the Golden Gate Bridge, Movement San Francisco boasts not just amazing climbing and bouldering terrain, but fantastic views across Crissy Field. With 25,000 square feet of climbing, a full fitness and cardio area, two yoga studios and top-out bouldering, Movement San Francisco combines the best of climbing, yoga, and fitness.
Upcoming Classes
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
One Day Programs
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Power Flow
Vinyasa
Hannah W.
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
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Flow
Vinyasa
Colleen R.
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
One Day Programs
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Book a Climb - We'll Manage the Ropes!
One Day Programs
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Heads up! 📣 check out our holiday hours to plan accordingly. We hope you have a restful holiday! ❄️
This crew right here! 🤩
Your Bay Area Routesetters wish you Happy Holidays and all the sends this season.
⭐️ Hyphy
⭐️ CH
⭐️ Tilt
⭐️ Mungus
⭐️ Rell
⭐️ Tofu
⭐️ Q
⭐️ Spark
⭐️ Wild One
⭐️ Huj
⭐️ David :)
⭐️ Zag
⭐️ Pitt
⭐️ Bitty
⭐️ Fries
⭐️ Dill
⭐️ Nak
🌟 Introducing Spectrum Rock Climbers!
Movement San Francisco is thrilled to partner with a new monthly meetup for kids with autism (ages 9-17) to experience the joy of indoor rock climbing.
🗓 When: Second Sunday of every month | 9:30–11 AM
📍 Where: Movement Gym San Francisco
💪 What: Rope climbing with a 1:2 belayer ratio, climbing shoes, and harness included!
About Spectrum Rock Climbers:
Spectrum Rock Climbers is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing kids with autism with an interest in indoor climbing access to the sport and its many benefits.
Space is limited! Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!
2024 was a jam! 🎉
Here’s a mini wrap-up:
⭐ 1 brand-new gym announced
🚀 88,649 vertical feet set by our incredible routesetting squad
🥳 4 competitions + 329 community events hosted
🍪 7.7K ABC cookies devoured
🥤 12.5K Yerba Mates fueled your sends
📈 6,015 belay certifications earned
👯 17,648 guest passes shared with your besties
Thank you for making us a part of your year! We’re stoked to take on 2025 together! 💫
⚡️SETTER PICK⚡️
The Sunnyvale setters went all in on this set, balancing technicality with just the right amount of risk. They’re excited to see how you tackle these climbs that may feel just between the grades.
📍 Sunnyvale
🟣 V4 - set & climbed by Q
🟡 V5 - set & climbed by Tofu
MOUNTAIN VIEW SNEAK PEEK 🔥 We’ve got bouldering (I spy a cave 👀), training boards, yoga studio, fully stocked weight & cardio zones, and lots of parking. This is just a glimpse of the 24,000 sq ft arriving Spring 2025!
➡️ Stay up-to-date on our progress, sneak peeks, opening timeline and more by signing up for our Mountain View newsletter at the link in our bio.
We’re a community of movers and makers 🎨 Shout out to the talented folks who joined us for Sunnyvale’s Makers Market this past weekend!
@dragmeupthewall
@serfdraws
@seshclimbing
@pinnaclepolish
@aliceartistics
@6degreesofhapa
@tonocoffeeproject
- Handmade earrings by Sonia
- Stickers by Bea
- Crochet by Gwyneth
- Succulent Arrangements by Emma
- Climbing themed clay handcrafts by Mandy
- Polymer clay earrings by Justina
- Baked goods by Jermey
Part 3 ✨ Movement Ambassador @nikscaryberry and the @bishopclimbingrangers, Kara and Casey, wrap up the bouldering etiquette series with essential tips: bring wag bags, check fire regulations and secure permits, and use rest days to give back through Gym-to-Crag events!
The Eastern Sierra is especially beautiful. Let’s keep it that way by being good stewards!
✨ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers ✨
Dedicated stewards of Bishop’s climbing areas, they educate climbers, protect the environment, and foster community through events like Climber Coffee and Gym-to-Crag stewardship events. Learn more about their incredible work by following them on Instagram or visiting bishopclimbers.org/bishop-climbing-rangers.
Part 2!✨ In this next chapter of the bouldering etiquette series, Movement Ambassador @nikscaryberry and the @bishopclimbingrangers, Kara and Casey, explore sharing climbing spaces, respecting Indigenous lands, and how to ‘don’t crush the brush.’
✨ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers ✨
Dedicated stewards of Bishop’s climbing areas, they educate climbers, protect the environment, and foster community through events like Climber Coffee and Gym-to-Crag stewardship events. Learn more about their incredible work by following them on Instagram or visiting bishopclimbers.org/bishop-climbing-rangers.
Join Movement Ambassador Nik Berry and the Bishop Climbing Rangers, Kara and Casey, for Part 1 of a 3-part series on essential outdoor bouldering etiquette tips. Whether you’re a seasoned crusher or new to the sport, these guidelines will help you climb responsibly and keep the stoke alive for everyone. 😎
✨ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers ✨
Dedicated stewards of Bishop’s climbing areas, they educate climbers, protect the environment, and foster community through events like Climber Coffee and Gym-to-Crag stewardship events. Learn more about their incredible work by following them on Instagram or visiting bishopclimbers.org/bishop-climbing-rangers.
🎁 Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Join Movement Sunnyvale on Saturday, Nov. 23rd, for their Maker’s Market. Shop local and discover handcrafted treasures from talented artists in our community ✨🎨
📍 Where: Movement Sunnyvale
🕒 When: Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 4-6 PM
Last weekend, our Belmont gym hosted their 6th annual Battle for Bolts overnight climb-a-thon, and we’re thrilled to share that we raised $2,000 for the @asca_bolt_replacement! 🥳 That’s enough to rebolt 13 sport climbing routes!
Huge thanks to our incredible participants, sponsors, and vendors who made this event possible, including @thenorthface @arcteryxnorcal @scarpana @frictionlabs @tenayaclimbing @evolv_worldwide @blackdiamond @willsewforbolts and @sportsbasement!
Want to learn more about the ASCA and the incredible work they do? Check out safeclimbing.org
Join Belmont for Battle for Bolts, their sixth annual one-of-a-kind overnight climb-a-thon to raise money for the @asca_bolt_replacement!
🗓 When
Starts: Saturday, November 9th @ 8 PM
Ends: Sunday, November 10th @ 8 AM
What to expect:
✨ Relay Category: Climb as many vertical feet as you can in teams of up to 4!
✨ Weighted Category: Chose between 3 difficulty sub-categories and rack up as many points as possible by completing as many (and as difficult) climbs as possible!
✨ Variety of food, snacks, contests, and mini-games, throughout the night!
✨ Awesome prizes from @thenorthface @arcteryxnorcal @scarpana @frictionlabs @tenayaclimbing @evolv_worldwide @blackdiamond @willsewforbolts @sportsbasement and more!
🚨 First 100 climbers to register get special Battle For Bolts swag!
Let’s battle it out, have fun, and raise some funds for a great cause! ➡️ follow the link in our bio to sign up!
You 🤝 SF Friction Series
A HUGE thank you to our incredible staff, routesetters, photographer (@rainytakesphotos) sponsors, vendors, and especially YOU! Y’all closed out the Friction Series season in true 90’s fashion! We’re already psyched for the upcoming 2025 season! 💥
🔗 Relive the epic day by following the link in our bio for the Friction Series photos and results!
Thank you too:
@v12resole
@dragmeupthewall
@thechalkbagproject
@topodesigns_sanfrancisco
@cloud95.sf
@cotopaxi
@bespokecraftdesign
@roaringmousecycles
@lhs_empowerher
Prizes from:
@hitorii.design
@frictionlabs
@scarpana
@8bplus_rockclimbing
@evolv_worldwide
@tenayaclimbing
@tiny_holds
@antigrav.wtf
@mammut
@prana
@thenorthface
🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 🎃
In celebration of spooky season, we’re running a Halloween costume contest where the winner will receive one FREE month of membership!
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow @movementgyms and @movementgymsbayarea
2️⃣ Share a photo of yourself wearing your best Halloween costume at your local Movement gym to your Instagram Stories between October 25-28 + tag @movementgyms and @movementgymsbayarea
Note: Your account must be public for your entry to count.
Three finalists will be selected by our Movement team and shared to @movementgyms on October 29 for the public to vote on. The entry with the most votes by 5 pm EST on October 30 wins! The winner will be contacted via DM + announced on October 31 over at @movementgyms.
We can’t wait to see your boo-tiful costumes 🧛♀️ good luck!
Contest entry period begins on October 25, 2024 at 12:00 am EST and ends on October 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. One entry per person. One winner will be selected. Not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram.
⚡️Battle for Bolts is back!⚡️
Join us for our sixth annual climb-a-thon, an overnight showdown at Movement Belmont to raise funds for the American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA) @asca_bolt_replacement!
🗓 When
Starts: Saturday, November 9th @ 8 PM
Ends: Sunday, November 10th @ 8 AM
What to expect:
✨ Relay Category: Climb as many vertical feet as you can in teams of up to 4!
✨ Weighted Category: Chose between 3 difficulty sub-categories and rack up as many points as possible by completing as many (and as difficult) climbs as possible!
✨ Mini-Games & Prizes: Think you’ve got what it takes for the Pinch Block contest?
✨ Awesome prizes from @thenorthface, @arcteryxnorcal , @scarpana, @willsewforbolts and many more!
🚨 First 96 climbers to register get special Battle For Bolts swag!
Let’s battle it out, have fun, and raise some funds for a great cause! ➡️ follow the link in our bio to sign up!
Your Bay Area Setters are back at it again, bringing their A game for our last citizen comp of the season 🥳
Grab your friends and crush this spectacular 35-problem set, and remember to #thankasetter! 🤩 Lots of time, energy, and 90’s playlists go into making the comp problems; we wouldn’t be able to put on Friction Series without them!
Your San Francisco Friction Series Setter line up:
⭐️ Hyphy
⭐️ CH
⭐️ Sway
⭐️ Tilt
⭐️ Mungus
⭐️ Rell
⭐️ Tofu
⭐️ Spark
⭐️ Wild One
⭐️ Huj
⭐️ Zag
There’s still time to sign up ➡️ follow the link in our bio!
This years friction series at SF is giving 90’s ✨
Tap in through the link in our bio!
Vendor line up:
@v12resole
@dragmeupthewall
@thechalkbagproject
@topodesigns
@cloud95.sf
@cotopaxi
@bespokecraftdesign
@roaringmousecycles
@lhs_empowerher
Prizes from:
@hitorii.design
@frictionlabs
@scarpana
@8bplus_rockclimbing
@evolv_worldwide
@tenayaclimbing
@tiny_holds
@antigrav.wtf
@mammut
And more!
Sunnyvale’s Alpine Fit class is stepping up their game 🏔️💪 500 or 1000 steps for time — Let’s Gooooooo! 🔥
✨ If there’s a crack, there’s a jam ✨
Disclaimer: Side effects may include sore hands, a newfound love for tight spaces, and random urges to jam into cracks wherever you go. Results may vary. Climb responsibly!
Classes available at our San Francisco and Sunnyvale locations. Follow the link in our bio to find a class for you!
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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Joey
Luna
Gym Director
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Jason
Wisser
Assistant Gym Director
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.