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Featured Events and Class Schedule

Check out the schedule of upcoming classes, events, workshops and other happenings at Oso.

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Featured Events

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Saturday, June 3 | 9:30am

Saturday Bear Bites

Included in Oso membership or Day Pass

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!


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Sunday, June 4 | 12:30-1:30pm

Yoga for Self-Love

Learn to love yourself more – or begin your self-love journey – in this unique workshop combining gentle yoga and self-love coaching with Lily Shanks, E-RYT 500, CLC. You will leave feeling more compassionate and loving towards yourself, with tools to implement in your daily life.


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Sunday, June 4 | 12:30-1:30pm

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.


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Monday, June 5 | 7:00 – 9:00pm

Queer Climb Meet-up & Tie Dye Night

Oso’s Queer climb meet-up has moved to a new day! Join us at a climbing meet-up for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.


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Wednesday, June 7 | 6:30-8:30pm

Chess Club Night

If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! 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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Wednesday, June 7 | 8:30-9:15pm

Twerkshop with Jeffrey

Welcome darlings, to the fabulous world of twerking. In this workshop, Jeffrey will guide you through the art of twerking with grace and sass. Not only will we learn the moves, but also the attitude that comes with them. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to twerk like a pro or just wants to have a fun time. Come join us for a night of fun, laughter, and twerking!


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Saturday, June 10 | 7:00-9:00pm

A2 Film Screening and Climb

In Hueco Tanks, it’s so easy to get lost in the mountains of boulders, hundreds if not thousands of lines all with their own unique desires.  Once fixated on a line, it’s hard to remember this vast scope, spending session after session dedicated to the intricacies of each move.  It is not until one steps away from the line they begin to remember the limitless nature of climbing, only to remember we are nothing but small fish in a big pond.

This short film “Small Fish, Big Pond” shows how this process takes shape, following some of the best scalers this season and how their love for each line allows them to reach the apex they crave.  


Hatha Slow Flow
Sunday, June 11 | 12:30-1:30pm

Hatha Slow Flow

Hatha yoga is designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance in a way that is accessible to all levels of practitioners, from beginner to advanced. In this class, you can expect a slow pace with time for breathwork, also known as pranayama, before and after the practice. This format encourages awareness of the relationship with one’s breath and the physical practice of yoga. Whether you are looking to improve your physical health, manage stress, or simply connect more deeply with the self, a slow flow coupled with pranayama can provide a powerful and transformative experience.


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Sunday, June 11 | 5:15-6:15pm

Reignite Your Passions – Meditation

We all dream, what happens though when we lose sight of our passions and dreams. Join Mallory Madfes, 200hr CMT, for a workshop that will bring you back to your passions or help you uncover new ones. This hour will provide space to discover, dream, reignite or simply rest. Class will include guided Meditation along with a guided reflection activities. There will also be time for connecting with community. All levels of experience are welcome. Feel free to bring a journal, yoga mat or cushion for class.


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Wednesday, June 14 | 7:00-8:00pm

BIPOC Climbing Meet-up

 A climbing meet-up for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.


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Thursday, June 15 | 5:30-9:00pm

Evolv Shoe Demo

If you want a way to try out new climbing shoes, come check out this Evolv Shoe Demo for an opportunity to try on various styles of climbing shoes. See which shoe works best for you!

**ALL ORDERS FROM THIS DEMO WILL RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT**


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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.