Rock climbing


 The Rock Gym

The Rock Gym is indoor climbing in Rexburg, Idaho. This gym is located about 5 minutes away from the BYU-Idaho campus and is easy for students to access. 

The Rock gym is open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-11PM. Student Rock Gym day passes are $12.99 each. If students want a membership, they only have to pay $62 a month and they can also purchase a semester pass for $199. There are also deals for friends, family, and plenty of equipment to rent. 


The Rock Gym allows students to climb with their friends, roommates, or FHE groups any day of the week. There are lots of different walls and different levels of climbing. The great thing is that you can choose what you want to climb, and how long you want to climb. If you cant finish one wall, you have the opportunity to try out a different wall. 

One thing people admire most about the Rock Gym is the staff. The staff is friendly, and the gym is a great atmosphere. The staff will teach you about different climbing techniques, how to climb, and how to tie a knot. They will give you quick instructions to be safe before you start climbing on your own. 



The Rock Gym is a friendly and social place. There are lots of college kids that go to the gym on a daily basis. The Rock Gym gives students to meet new people and friends who have the same interests. 

Some other things that the gym has are Yoga, CrossFit,  and speakers for events. Yoga is held Monday-Saturday and there are plenty of teachers for the different classes. Some of the types of yoga taught at the gym are heated yoga, hot yoga, hot yin yoga, yoga basics, and heated yoga recovery. Yoga costs around $10-12 dollars, and there are membership options.


CrossFit is taught Monday-Saturday with experienced coaches. These coaches go through a routine and help people train to become stronger. They coach people through workout routines. 

One of the events held at the Rock Gym is a mental health workshop. These workshops include a speaker talking about anxiety, shame and depression, mindfulness, relationships, self-love, and compassion. Classes are $15 and a licensed professional therapist teaches them. 

Some benefits of rock climbing are that it increases strength, in your arms, legs, back, and core. Rock climbing burns lots of calories and improves balance. It is a great stress relief and builds a community. Most people that go rock climbing know each other well because they go on a regular basis.

The Rock Gym is a great place to go because you can meet new people, and it is a great exercise. Rock climbing is a hobby for many and the gym is a great place to start. People start at the gym, and when they get great practice they take their climbing to the outdoors.

Rock climbing is the perfect activity in Rexburg. The gym is open year round and it is a great place to go during the chilly months of Rexburg. This brings an outdoor activty in the indoors during the cold months. If you want to try a new activity, check out The Rock Gym.

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