Locations
The River
We are on a mission to create an outstanding climbing facility that helps climbers of all abilities train to become their best.
The River holds the key to climbing and training right in the middle of Asheville. Our indoor and outdoor climbing facilities offer bouldering, top-rope, and lead-climbing accessible to all skill levels. Indoor climbing and training space lets you escape the mountains when the weather turns bad.
You’ll find weight training equipment, multiple training boards including a kilter board, and routes that are regularly reset so that climbers can always come in and climb new routes.
*Masks currently not required
Hours
Member Use Only, Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 8am
Monday: 8am – 10pm
Tuesday: 8am – 10pm
Wednesday: 8am – 10pm
Thursday: 8am – 10pm
Friday: 8am – 10pm
Saturday: 8am – 8pm
Sunday: 8am – 8pm
Available activities:
Bouldering
There’s over 1,500 sqft of bouldering terrain, with tons of built-in features to explore.
Outdoor wall
Our 40′ tall outdoor wall offers the best view of downtown Asheville.
Gear shop
The river retail centers stock the goods climbers need for indoor and outdoor excursions.
Downtown
This location is Currently Closed to the Public. Available for Private Events, Youth Programs and Climbing Teams.
We are Asheville’s original indoor climbing gym and one of the oldest climbing facilities in the entire country, bringing the spirit of the mountains into the heart of the city. For over 29 years, we have provided climbers of all abilities access to indoor terrain, expert instruction, and quality equipment. Specializing in varied and unique bouldering terrain, we’re the perfect place to begin your climbing journey or hone your strong skills. This location is also perfect for younger kids with top rope and Auto-belay features and an amazing outdoor climbing wall.
*Masks are currently not required
Hours
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Only open for Private Events, Youth Programs and Climbing Teams.
Sunday: Private Use Only
Monday: Member Use Only 4pm-8pm
Tuesday: 1:30pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm – 7:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm – 7:30pm
Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 12pm – 6pm
Available activities:
Bouldering
Chalk up and try our Moonboard, Kilter board or one of the 100+ boulder routes in the gym.
Outdoor wall
Our 40′ tall outdoor wall offers the best view of downtown Asheville.
Lead climbing
There’s over 1,500 sqft of bouldering terrain, with tons of built-in features to explore.
Top roping
We have an expansive top roping zone with 8 auto-belays available.
Gear shop
The river retail centers stock the goods climbers need for indoor and outdoor excursions.
Gear rentals
Shoes, harnesses, and belay devices are all available to rent at this facility.