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Featured Events

Saturday, December 2 | 9:30am – Until We Run Out

Saturday Bear Bites

The first Saturday of every month you’ll find a tasty treat in the gym. Come check us out Saturday mornings to see what we have!

Saturday, November 2 | 12:15-1:15pm

Lower Back Health Workshop

The low back is a key component in all types of exercise, whether its climbing, lifting, running, etc. Many times, if you have low back pain with activities, it’s not the problem, but many times a symptom of a problem in some other area. Come join Dr. Amanda at a low back workshop to take a look at some of the areas that may be an issue if you have low back pain with certain activities or movements. Will also review some tips and tricks for low back muscle engagement and strengthening.

Sunday, December 3 | 12:15-1:15pm

Self-Love Yoga & Meditation

Join Mallory and Jeff for an exploration of self love in the form of a yoga flow and meditation. In this class we will take time to sit with and understand our feelings as well as appreciate all the ways we show ourself love each and every day.

Sunday, December 3 | 3:30-4:30pm

Veg Climbing Meet-up

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, everyone is welcome. So if you want to hang out with like-minded people, join us for this meatless meetup. We’ll climb, and if people are interested, grab a bite to eat afterward at a veg-friendly restaurant.

Sunday, December 3 | 7:00-7:30pm

Reiki Meditation

Come experience deep physical, mental and emotional relaxation where you will be guided through a heart centered, self-compassion meditation to get you out of your head and into your heart and body; you will then receive Reiki energy healing, facilitated through your choice of hands on or hands hovering, while resting in a fully supported posture, ensuring your utmost comfort.

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Thursday, December 7 | 7:30-9:00pm

The Great Oso Bake Off

One night only, we will be hosting a friendly baking competition in the mezzanine. Bring in your baked goods, whether they are cookies, brownies, pies, or cakes. The Oso judges will be sampling your creations and at the end of the event a champion will be crowned.

Come Show Off Your Skills!

**Casserole dishes need not apply.**

Saturday, December 9 | 5:15-6:15pm

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”.

This practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium in order to heal, restore and awaken our deepest, all-knowing, all-welcoming self.

Tuesday, December 12 | 7:15-8:30pm

Women’s Climbing Meet-up

A climbing meet-up for women who want to make new friends, have fun, and support each other on the wall!

Wednesday, December 12 | 6:30-8:30pm

Chess Club +

It’s Chess Club Night! If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! Come to learn how to play chess or come to play with other well-matched players. We will have instructors to help you learn how the pieces move and some good strategies. Come find community with other people who also have a love for the game. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those attending the event!

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Friday, December 15 | 6:00-9:00pm

Sober Gayme Night by The Phoenix

Now hosted by The Phoenix group, Sober Gayme night is an evening to meet people who want to be themselves and build lasting relationships without being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Members need to register on The Phoenix app by filling out a waiver through their system at thephoenix.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are some of the most common ones we hear!

Sure – feel free to just drop in and we can get you set up to have a great experience. We do encourage you to wear athletic apparel if you wish to participate (we’re a gym, after all) and it’s always faster when you fill out your Visitor Agreement prior to arriving.

Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing – it’s just you and the wall (and a bunch of soft padding beneath you).

It consists of climbing short but challenging “problems” that focus less on your endurance and more on your technique and power. Bouldering walls are generally around 13-16ft feet tall, so you won’t need a rope or harness. Proper falling technique and a padded landing zone provide safety (though we encourage you to downclimb). You can go at it alone but we recommend climbing with friends.

When you arrive at Oso, please feel free to walk up to reception area desk and one of our staff members will be able to assist you. During your first visit we’ll help you sign the Visitor Agreement, give you a tour of the gym, explain climbing safety, etiquette and basic techniques, and set you up with gear you may borrow during your visit.

Oso staff members are always ready to provide advice and assistance. If you have any questions or would like some help before your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (844) OSO-GYMS.

Not much. During your first visit, an Oso team member will teach you everything you need to know to get to know the gym, our rules, and get you climbing. No matter what your skill level is, we have a unique and fun route for you. We thrive on variety and update our routes every day.

As far as apparel is concerned, make sure to wear something that’s comfortable to sweat in (there’s a lot of great athletic apparel out there).

As far as gear is concerned, all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, though we recommend a chalk bag (with chalk ball) or liquid chalk to help remove moisture from your hands and improve your grip. If you don’t have these items, no problem – all of these items are available for rent or purchase at the gym.

Yes, we offer a range of climbing classes for all skill levels as well as private classes. Feel free to sign up for these classes through our mobile application, or by asking a friendly staff member. Outside of classes, we have a highly skilled staff that can give you pointers on your climbing technique.

We also offer fitness and yoga classes and private training sessions.

No – Oso is a bouldering gym so no partner is needed. Though we recommend a spotter, so feel free to bring a friend (or tons of friends).

Absolutely – we encourage it. Members have unlimited Member-Guest Passes that can be used with their visitors who accompany them to the gym. Please note that Member Guest passes cannot be used without the associated member present, and non-members are limited from accessing Oso more than 5 times each calendar year as a non-member guest.

Definitely! We require that all children under the age of 16 be actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian during their visit. Though children of all ages can climb at Oso, we typically see that children 10+ years of age and older have the best experiences.

In climbing, the difficulty of a climb (known as a “problem”) is called its “grade”. Grades are a numerical representation of how easy or hard a climb is. In bouldering, grades operate on the V-Scale with lower numbers, such as V0 or V1, being easier and higher numbers, such as V8 or V10, being harder.

To make things easier, inside the gym we indicate sets of grades by the color of the climbing holds. These ranges overlap somewhat, so don’t shy away from trying colors that are both easier and harder than your usual level – that’s how you get better and learn new skills.

The beginning of a climb is indicated by a set of two Start tags that coordinate to the color of the holds on each climb. Sometimes these tags are separated, meaning the climb starts with your hands on separate climbing holds. On other climbs, the Start Tags are mounted on top of each other, indicating that your hands start on the same hold. The Start Tags will always be closest to the holds that are intended to be the beginning of a route.

Typically, climbs end with both hands grabbing onto the top edge of the wall. Occasionally, the end of a route is marked with a black “Finish Tag” near the last hold- you’ll see these often on easier climbs since they end at a lower height. To complete your boulder, you should aim to control the finishing hold with two hands prior to descending from the wall.