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The Post Climbing

Rock climbing · Covina, CA

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · 24 photos
75%five-star reviews
1%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

The Post Climbing at a glance

Google reviewers rate The Post Climbing 4.5 out of 5 based on 175 reviews, highlighting its spacious layout, diverse bouldering and rope sections, and amenities like a sauna. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff and clean facilities, though some note that high membership fees and recent price increases limit casual access. Recurring criticisms include long wait times for belay tests, overcrowding during peak hours, and inconsistent employee interactions during beginner classes.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 175 reviews (75% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 175 Google reviews (119 with written comments, 23 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 24, 2026.
  • Service: Bouldering Gym serving Covina, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Star ratings

175 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13275%
  • 4 stars1911%
  • 3 stars74%
  • 2 stars63%
  • 1 star116%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 119 written reviews

  • Praise7788%
  • Complaints1113%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4551%
  • Price & value1214%
  • Would recommend1011%
  • Quality & results89%
  • Speed & response67%
  • Honesty & trust56%
  • Communication22%

What customers talk about

We read 119 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Shout out Jeff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable when we needed help with certain boulders!”
    “Staff is simply rude and never anyone around to certify you for lead climbing.”
  • “Beautiful place for climbers of all levels with various slopes, sets of climbs and training boards with very reasonable prices and rental equipment.”
    “Unfortunately, there is no reasonable alternative in the neighborhood.”
  • “Safe to say I love the post and highly recommend it.”
  • “He did a great job explaining how to lead climb and how to be safe while lead climbing.”
  • “The staff is excellent and are quick to help with any questions you might have!”
  • “Honestly, it’s been one of the best ways to stay close.”
  • “Constructive criticism is absolutely welcome, but there is a respectful and encouraging way to communicate it.”

People customers mention

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  • Pasadena 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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V l6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews V has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had to wait an hour for a lead belay test but overall big and clean gym. Grading at this gym is a bit soft

Pierson BrossardLocal Guide · 187 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pierson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great gym, really unique layout. Would love to see at least one or two auto belays in the top rope area for newer climbers but great routes and quite a bit of space to spread out.

Mark M16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had a great morning sesh here this morning. Shout out Jeff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable when we needed help with certain boulders!

Grace L.Local Guide · 54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Grace has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

love this place, used to come once a week with friends, but the recent ten dollar price increase of $25 -> $35 per day pass has made it impossible to come casually without a membership. Haven’t been coming since as a result.

M B3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great gym generally. The locker rooms have built in locks which is cool. Bouldering section is really beginner friendly, lots of V1s and V2s, could use some more V3s imo and there’s no top outs but not a huge issue. Parking is easy too. The crowds at the bouldering section especially around 4-6 can be bad. While I don’t usually mind kids around, I do think it’s an issue when groups of young kids (like under 10) are left unattended by their parents to play on the mats and block the routes during peak hours.

Joseph3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very friendly and welcoming employees

syed wahajLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews syed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I recently visited the gym for a top-rope belay test and had an unpleasant experience with the employee administering the test, Jeffrey. I’ve climbed at gyms across the country and currently hold a lead certification from another gym, so I’m very open to receiving feedback and learning different standards and techniques. However, the way the feedback was delivered felt unnecessarily harsh and unfriendly. After completing the test and receiving a temporary single-day belay certification, I was told that my technique was poor. Constructive criticism is absolutely welcome, but there is a respectful and encouraging way to communicate it. I came to demonstrate competency and learn the gym’s expectations not to feel judged or talked down to. What stood out most was the overall demeanor during the interaction. Jeffrey appeared cold, unfriendly, and unapproachable throughout the process. A smile, a welcoming attitude, or a more constructive approach to coaching would have made a significant difference. That said, aside from this interaction, I had a great experience at the gym. The climbing was enjoyable, the routes were fun, and I especially appreciated the sauna afterward. I would return for those reasons, but I hope management addresses how belay tests and feedback are delivered so that future guests have a more positive experience.

Matt K3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Experience varies greatly depending on which Touchstone location you visit. Some of the highest membership fees in the country.

Tab311Local Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tab311 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

this is a really popular place for parents to throw their kids in after school and leave them unattended. kids running around the mat, no spatial awareness and will go under you when you’re climbing. overall pretty nice corporate gym

JMLocal Guide · 71 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JM has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Spacious and had a lot of great climbs, but I also didn't get any kind of orientation, and I saw two people climbing V1s who clearly really needed a safety orientation and instructions on how to fall.

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