Just a few miles from where we opened our first gym in 1994, the new and improved Movement Santa Clara offers 10,000 square feet of bouldering walls with problems for beginners and pros alike. We really took advantage of the space too offering nearly 200 bouldering problems, a kids’ climbing area, a private yoga studio, a fully-stocked gear shop, and full fitness cardio that includes Olympic lifting platforms. Welcome back to Santa Clara!
Upcoming Classes
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Book A Tour
Welcome to the Gym
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Flow
Vinyasa
Linh T.
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Member Appreciation Night
Members Only
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Book A Tour
Welcome to the Gym
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Bouldering Basics
One Day Programs
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Bouldering Basics
One Day Programs
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Book A Tour
Welcome to the Gym
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Bouldering Basics
One Day Programs
Explore Our Spaces
Social Connections
2024 was a jam! ๐
Hereโs a mini wrap-up:
โญ 1 brand-new gym announced
๐ 88,649 vertical feet set by our incredible routesetting squad
๐ฅณ 4 competitions + 329 community events hosted
๐ช 7.7K ABC cookies devoured
๐ฅค 12.5K Yerba Mates fueled your sends
๐ 6,015 belay certifications earned
๐ฏ 17,648 guest passes shared with your besties
Thank you for making us a part of your year! Weโre stoked to take on 2025 together! ๐ซ
โก๏ธSETTER PICKโก๏ธ
The Sunnyvale setters went all in on this set, balancing technicality with just the right amount of risk. Theyโre excited to see how you tackle these climbs that may feel just between the grades.
๐ Sunnyvale
๐ฃ V4 - set & climbed by Q
๐ก V5 - set & climbed by Tofu
MOUNTAIN VIEW SNEAK PEEK ๐ฅ Weโve got bouldering (I spy a cave ๐), 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!
โก๏ธ 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.
Weโre a community of movers and makers ๐จ Shout out to the talented folks who joined us for Sunnyvaleโs 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 โจ 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. Letโs keep it that way by being good stewards!
โจ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers โจ
Dedicated stewards of Bishopโs 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!โจ 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 โdonโt crush the brush.โ
โจ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers โจ
Dedicated stewards of Bishopโs 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 youโre a seasoned crusher or new to the sport, these guidelines will help you climb responsibly and keep the stoke alive for everyone. ๐
โจ About the Bishop Climbing Rangers โจ
Dedicated stewards of Bishopโs 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.
๐ Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Join Movement Sunnyvale on Saturday, Nov. 23rd, for their Makerโs Market. Shop local and discover handcrafted treasures from talented artists in our community โจ๐จ
๐ Where: Movement Sunnyvale
๐ When: Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 4-6 PM
Last weekend, our Belmont gym hosted their 6th annual Battle for Bolts overnight climb-a-thon, and weโre thrilled to share that we raised $2,000 for the @asca_bolt_replacement! ๐ฅณ Thatโs 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!
๐ When
Starts: Saturday, November 9th @ 8 PM
Ends: Sunday, November 10th @ 8 AM
What to expect:
โจ Relay Category: Climb as many vertical feet as you can in teams of up to 4!
โจ 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!
โจ Variety of food, snacks, contests, and mini-games, throughout the night!
โจ Awesome prizes from @thenorthface @arcteryxnorcal @scarpana @frictionlabs @tenayaclimbing @evolv_worldwide @blackdiamond @willsewforbolts @sportsbasement and more!
๐จ First 100 climbers to register get special Battle For Bolts swag!
Letโs battle it out, have fun, and raise some funds for a great cause! โก๏ธ follow the link in our bio to sign up!
You ๐ค SF Friction Series
A HUGE thank you to our incredible staff, routesetters, photographer (@rainytakesphotos) sponsors, vendors, and especially YOU! Yโall closed out the Friction Series season in true 90โs fashion! Weโre already psyched for the upcoming 2025 season! ๐ฅ
๐ 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
๐ HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST ๐
In celebration of spooky season, weโre running a Halloween costume contest where the winner will receive one FREE month of membership!
HOW TO ENTER:
1๏ธโฃ Follow @movementgyms and @movementgymsbayarea
2๏ธโฃ 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 canโt wait to see your boo-tiful costumes ๐งโโ๏ธ 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.
โก๏ธBattle for Bolts is back!โก๏ธ
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!
๐ When
Starts: Saturday, November 9th @ 8 PM
Ends: Sunday, November 10th @ 8 AM
What to expect:
โจ Relay Category: Climb as many vertical feet as you can in teams of up to 4!
โจ 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!
โจ Mini-Games & Prizes: Think youโve got what it takes for the Pinch Block contest?
โจ Awesome prizes from @thenorthface, @arcteryxnorcal , @scarpana, @willsewforbolts and many more!
๐จ First 96 climbers to register get special Battle For Bolts swag!
Letโs battle it out, have fun, and raise some funds for a great cause! โก๏ธ 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 ๐ฅณ
Grab your friends and crush this spectacular 35-problem set, and remember to #thankasetter! ๐คฉ Lots of time, energy, and 90โs playlists go into making the comp problems; we wouldnโt be able to put on Friction Series without them!
Your San Francisco Friction Series Setter line up:
โญ๏ธ Hyphy
โญ๏ธ CH
โญ๏ธ Sway
โญ๏ธ Tilt
โญ๏ธ Mungus
โญ๏ธ Rell
โญ๏ธ Tofu
โญ๏ธ Spark
โญ๏ธ Wild One
โญ๏ธ Huj
โญ๏ธ Zag
Thereโs still time to sign up โก๏ธ follow the link in our bio!
This years friction series at SF is giving 90โs โจ
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!
Sunnyvaleโs Alpine Fit class is stepping up their game ๐๏ธ๐ช 500 or 1000 steps for time โ Letโs Gooooooo! ๐ฅ
โจ If thereโs a crack, thereโs a jam โจ
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!
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Classes available at our San Francisco and Sunnyvale locations. Follow the link in our bio to find a class for you!
Itโs spooky season... ๐
Grab your climbing crew and join us for some spooky events โฌ๏ธ
๐ป BELMONT
10/25 | Headlamp & Costume Climbing
10/25 | Managing Fear Clinic
๐ป SUNNYVALE
10/25 | Halloween Party & Costume Contest
10/25 | Managing Fear Clinic
10/25 | Kidโs Costume Party
๐ป SAN FRANCISCO
10/24 | Managing Fear Clinic
10/25 | Pumpkin Carving Contest
11/1 | Headlamp Climbing
๐ป SANTA CLARA
10/27 | Halloween Member Appreciation Night & Bouldering League After Party
โก๏ธ visit our website calendars for more event info
๐จ Friction Series is BACK in SF!๐จ
Weโre throwing it way back to the 90s ๐ถ๐พ and bringing the hype with SFโs first bouldering comp in 5 years!
๐ฅ ALL skill levels welcome
๐ฅ First 150 climbers score extra swag in their tote
๐ฅ Epic 90s vibes all day long!
๐ Saturday, Oct 19
๐ Climbing: 10am - 4pm
โก๏ธ follow that link in our bio to sign up! โจ
Assemble your squad and get ready for Santa Claraโs 1st Bouldering League ๐
The deets:
๐ 10/1 - 10/27
๐ Comp consists of 5 weeks of redpoint competition sets!
๐ฅ Complete with your friends for Bouldering League glory!
๐ ALL skill levels welcome!
๐ The top teams in each category will be crowned champions during Santa Claraโs Bouldering league party on 10/27!
Head to the link in our bio to learn more!
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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Oscar
Ruballo
Gym Director
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Jenean
Cox
Assistant Gym Director
Say Hello
Weโd love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.