Boston Bouldering Project

Jazzed to be featured in the Boston Globe's inaugural Best of the Best list! We're so proud to offer Somerville, Cambridge, & the greater Boston community a place to connect with each other, engage with high quality climbing, yoga, and fitness, and have some fun along the way.

Thanks & for the recognition and all our staff & members that make BBP such a special place to be 💙💙💙

💪 Calling all crushers! This Tues. our first of 3 Bounty Boulders goes up. Come in and try it out. Challenge your friends (tag 'em in a comment). Claim your rewards.

How's it work, you ask?
1️⃣ Film your climb (feel free to borrow a tripod from the desk)
2️⃣ Post on Instagram & tag us (Stories work)
3️⃣ If you crushed it, show the front desk & get your prize, including your photo on the bounty hunters board ⭐

Yeehaw.

👋 Looking for a belay buddy or new climbing pals (or an excuse to grab free snacks)? Come hang upstairs in the flex space next Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 6-7 p.m.

In the final moments of 2023, we’re reflecting on our gratitude for the awesome community here at Boston Bouldering Project. Thank you to our members, guests, partners, neighbors, staff, and team for making BBP such a special place to be. Sending a happy new year to all 🙌 💜

🤔 Thinking about becoming a member? There’s still a few hours left to join for just $99 for January (👉 link in bio to sign up). Can’t wait to see you at the gym in 2024!

Looking for last-minute gifts? We've got you covered 💪 Flip through 4 ways to wow your family & friends this holiday season.

1️⃣ Give the gift of a fresh fit with our latest sweatshirts & other BBP merch, amp up your favorite climber's self-care routine with essentials like Rhino Repair, or go big with a crash pad or other sweet gear. All 20% off for members through Dec. 31.

2️⃣ Swing by our last holiday market tomorrow 6-8:30 p.m. and support local artists, makers, and businesses, including , , , , , , , , , , &

3️⃣ Grab a gift card (online @ link in bio or in-store) for a membership, day pass, gear, or whatever amount you wish! Reminder: Now through 12/31 new members can sign up to get their first month for only $99.

4️⃣ Hook up your loved ones with personal training or coaching! Hit the link in bio to learn more.

Welcome to the fam, 🙌 Give our East Coast neighbor a visit once they're open on Jan. 1 🧡

Building a gym is no easy feat, big congrats to the team on an awesome new space, complete with custom-built Bouldering Project walls, a heated yoga studio, fitness and cardio areas, a training zone with 12x12 Kilter and Tension 2.0 boards, spots to co-work, and a fun youth space.

Tis the season... for holiday hours! Mark your calendars 📅

Dec. 24: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 25: CLOSED
Dec. 26: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Dec. 31: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jan. 1: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Need another excuse to get new shoes or spread the BP love? Now through Dec. 31, any climbing shoe or in-gym gift card purchases will include a free sample bottle of Rhino Repair 🎁

👉 Plus, reminder: Members get 20% all retail through the end of the year!

New year, new pads! Stoked to announce we’ll be freshening up our pads and pad covers across bouldering areas (minus the new Cove + Whale terrain) over the next two weeks, with a target completion date of Dec. 31.

Work starts today, Dec. 14, with the Mezzanine, which will be closed until the installation is complete. We’ll continue one by one on three additional zones downstairs and keep the community posted as areas are closed and re-opened.

In the meantime, thanks for your patience with the closures and new pad storage around the gym as we get it wrapped up! Big thanks to the team for making it happen 👏👏👏

When you gift a Bouldering Project gift card, you're giving more than climbing, fitness, & yoga. You're sharing an experience crafted with local love and global standards 🧡

Available for purchase at our front desk or online at the link in bio.

👋 Hey future BBP members! Now through Dec. 31, join the gym for just $99 for your first month with our ❄️ Learn to Climb Holiday Package ❄️ that includes everything you need to get started:

✅ Unlimited climbing, fitness, & yoga
✅ Free shoes rentals
✅ Free climbing intro classes
✅ 2 Free guest passes
✅ The chance to build community with some of the raddest folks around

You know what to do: Hit the link in bio to learn more.

🦃 Turkey day is a week away, and it’s a perfect time to check out our newest fitness class at 5:45 p.m. on Friday: Fitness Mash-Up

💪 Fitness Mash-Up brings together your fav elements of fitness into one electric team-up session built for every body to improve while having a blast. Powered by custom music mashups and thematic medleys, it’s equal parts strength training, HIIT conditioning, + movement skill-building.

📆 This week features a particular focus on bringing together medicine balls and kettlebells for a mashup as great as sweet potatoes and cinnamon.

🤔 Did you know? When using medicine balls you are taking part in a tradition dating back thousands of years, with some examples of similar tools from Persia and Greece, and modern use in gyms starting right here in Boston by R.J. Roberts in 1876.

As always, be sure to register online ahead of time. See you there!

Boston Bouldering Project & Mountain Hardwear Present: No Man's' Land Film Festival! Join us Monday, Dec. 4 for pre-show treats starting at 6 p.m., a program of inspiring short films from NMLFF's climbing program at 7 p.m., and the chance to win some awesome prizes from all evening.

$10 for members, $15 for guests. Head to our link in bio for tix (capacity is limited!).

is a platform for progress in the outdoor industry. Their mission is to facilitate a collaboration and celebration of women, men, and gender-diverse individuals who are deeply engaged in enhancing the female presence in the outdoor area. The goal of our festival is to connect action-oriented individuals, storytellers, artists and athletes who share in adventure, sport and film. Together, we are working to not just equalize but advocate for true and permanent social change.

Have plans in 2 weeks? Join our friends at for an afternoon of outdoor top rope climbing on 11/18 at Red Rock Conservation Area in West Gloucester (you may even see the ocean if it's a clear enough day 🌊 ). BBP members get 20% off with a special code, DM us for the deets 😎

Beginner friendly + all gear is provided. Learn more at the link in bio.

Our Halloween party rages on & this year's costumes were 🔥🔥🔥 The contest is closed and voting on our top 10 entries is OPEN! Comment and let us know your fav, who will win a $100 gift card from !

Looking for yours? We'll share all the photos from the party tomorrow! Thanks for hangin 🎃 👻

🦇 It's spooky season! Celebrate Halloween with the BBP crew on Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. with a costume contest and kids coloring contest (submit starting next week!), live screen printing of a limited-edition design on flash-sale BBP merch, themed climbs, + more!

Can't wait to dress up? Help us 👻 get into the spirit 👻 starting next Thursday 9/26 with daily themes:

👖 10/26: Jursday (Bust our your best denim)
🎶 10/27: Funky Friday (Wear your fav band tee)
🕺 10/28: Times Slip Saturday (Rep your fav decade)
👾 10/29: Sunday Scaries (Monster day)
🎨 10/30: Monochrome Monday (You get it)
🎃 10/31: Halloween party (Can't wait to see some creative costumes!)

What do you get when you combine yoga + partner acrobatics + Thai massage? 🤔 AcroYoga! Join us Thursdays 6:45 - 8 p.m. to learn to base, fly, and spot with confidence, and have a laugh with new friends along the way. No experience or partner is required.

Free with membership or a day pass. Visit the yoga & fitness schedule link in our bio to sign up.

🎉 🎉 🎉 Our new terrain is coming to life and we're ready to celebrate! Join us on Oct. 11, 5:30-9 p.m. for a grand opening party with free goodies, good vibes, and plenty of climbing. Free for members, $10 for guests. https://bit.ly/3Q20iXy

🎊 Live tunes from DJ C8
🎊 Free goodies from Honeycomb Creamery + Guayakí Yerba Mate
🎊 Shoe demos with La Sportiva
🎊 Chance to win prizes
🎊 And more!

FRESH SET ALERT 🚨 Our setters have been hard at work all day to get some climbs up on the new boulders. Check them out TONIGHT!

Get to know the crow family this Sunday at 11 a.m in our all-levels Arm Balance Workshop! Explore crow pose entrances and exits + variations in the crow family while learning the fundamentals of bone-stacking and muscular engagement for successful arm balancing 💪

Whether you’re hoping to catch your first float or you are a seasoned arm-balancer, there's something for everyone. See you there!

👀 A peek behind the tarp of our soon-to-be BLUE TEXTURED WALLS!

We’re texturing and painting our new bouldering terrain this week starting the evening of this Wednesday, 9/20 🎨 While all work will be done overnight, heads up: there may be a lingering paint smell for the first few hours we're open Thursday 9/21 and Friday 9/22.

Stay tuned for more information on a grand opening, we can't wait to celebrate!

Join us Wed. 9/27 6:30-7:30 p.m. with instructors from Greater Boston Climbing School (including our own Jon + Madi Scott-Mullen!) to learn what it takes to get from gym to crag:

⛰️ Hear how you can start climbing outside from certified climbing instructors
🧗 See live demos of outdoor climbing skills
🙌 Get early access to an Oct. 9 local outdoor climbing event for beginners (including a special BP member discount!) + learn about future events
❓ Come with questions!

Please register in advance. Not a Bouldering Project member and want to attend? Grab a day pass to gain entry (and check out the gym!).

Gym to Crag: How to Start Climbing Outside Curious about outdoor climbing but not sure where to start? Learn what it takes to get from gym to crag with Greater Boston Climbing School.

We're putting barbells center stage this Saturday 9:45–10:45 a.m at our first Barbell Club! In this all levels class we'll support, coach, and challenge you to get stronger and more powerful, building your ability with a barbell in movements such as squats, deadlifts, presses, and rows. You in?

📣 Attn students! Come climb or take a class for only $5 on 9/8 + 9/18 student days with proof of ID, plus snag a membership with ✨ no activation fees ✨ all month long (that's $80 savings—for everyone!). Register for students days @ our link in bio.

🙌 High five to the long weekend! We’ll be open regular hours on Monday with a special yoga & fitness schedule:

✨ 8:30AM Strength with Jonathan K.
✨ 9:30AM Flow with Gabby U.
✨ 5:45PM Cardio with Erin W.
✨ 6:00PM Flow with Amanda B.

Head to Mind Body Online to see our full updated Fall schedule, starting Sept 5.

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of our team’s hard work to bring brand new bouldering terrain to life! The renovation will:

💥 Expand our bouldering areas by over 70%
💥 Feature blue, textured walls
💥 Add a top-out boulder!

Stay tuned for a final update on when you’ll be able to check it out.

🧐 You may also have noticed all five of our auto-belay stations have relocated to the Park Street window side of the gym. We’ll soon be shifting the beast box to open up that space a bit more as well.

Last month we honored in partnership with the Greentown Labs! We heard from activist and organizer Daphne Frias, Elena González of Climable, Jennifer Lawrence of Sasaki Foundation, Lou Lim and Dan Scher of Adaptive Climbing Group Massachusetts, and Jaelen Holt (pictured) of Boston Bouldering Project onstage to share about the adaptations being made in both the climate and climbing fields that intersect with the disability community.

We concluded the evening with a screening of Augmented, a documentary about biophysicist Hugh Herr whose story of innovating to adapt spans many initiatives for inclusion and mitigation. Thanks to all who joined to celebrate Disability Pride Month!

Interested in learning how to lead climb? Now’s your sign to enroll in our comprehensive and in-depth course for climbers looking to increase their knowledge and skill in this advanced climbing style. Join our two part class TOMORROW, 8/1 at 6:30pm-9:30pm (second session at the same time on 8/8). Limited spots available! Sign up online or book online to register!

Please note: All participants must be able to comfortably top rope 5.10s and be top rope certified in the gym.

Join us over at with them and next week, 7/27, for a screening of “Augmented”.

On Wednesday, July 19th, our shower and sauna areas of the men's and women's locker rooms will be temporarily closed due to maintenance. Starting at 7am on Wednesday we will be remodeling our showers.

During the upgrade and renovation of our showers, there will be a plumbing shut off on Saturday, 7/22, for a few hours that will affect all bathroom use for facilities in the front of the gym. Our bathrooms in the back of the gym near the top rope area will be available during this period.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our gym! Please stay tuned for updates.