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03/02/2026
New session added!
Our popular Youth Climbing Club is expanding! To keep up with demand, we've added a new session on Fridays from 5:30–7:00pm.
Climbers ages 7–15 of all ability levels are welcome to join! Each session is capped at 10 climbers, so these spots are sure to fill up quickly.
To enroll your child, head to the link in our bio and fill out the registration form!
[𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 — 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃]
By popular demand: .roberts98 executing the Defying Gravity replica — uncut, uncompressed, and running at full resolution.
The moment that secured his 1st place finish in the Open category. Method difficulty clocking in at ~V12 inside the simulation. ⚡
Full competition recap video has been archived to the grid — review the footage while it remains accessible.🔺
01/02/2026
Resolution idea: climb more! 🤩
Take advantage of our limited-time promotion and start the year off strong!
Promo ends February 1st - head to the gym to sign up and join the Benchmark community!
12/22/2025
Happy holidays from all of us at Benchmark! As we wrap up the year, we’ll be closing the gyms on select dates so our staff can enjoy well-deserved time with their friends and families.
We truly appreciate your understanding and support. As always, this community is what makes Benchmark feel like home, and we’re grateful to share another year of climbing with you. We can’t wait to ring in the new year together—there are plenty of exciting updates, events, and fresh sets coming your way!
12/17/2025
Hi folks! A friendly reminder that we're closing early TONIGHT for our annual staff holiday party. We'll resume our normal hours tomorrow (12/18). Thank you for understanding and happy holidays!
12/17/2025
🟩 Send the Simulation Comp 🟩
🗓️ Saturday Jan. 24th, 2026 at Benchmark Berkeley
We’re uploading 25 of the world’s most iconic boulder problems into the system—mythical lines rebuilt from their source code and rendered onto our walls. 👾
Can’t travel to the originals? Step into the simulation and battle their replicas right here.
Let us know in the comments which problems you want to be included! ⬇️
Format: Redpoint Comp, your top 5 sends count toward your overall score.
Difficulty Categories: Beginner (V0-3), Intermediate (V4-6), Advanced (V7-9), Open (V9+)
Gender Categories: Women, Men, Non-Binary
Prizes will be awarded to top climbers in each category! 🎉
⚠️ All competitors must fill out the athlete registration form at link in bio! ⚠️
This event is free for members!
Non-members will need to purchase a $40 ticket at the link in bio.
STS Comp runs from 10AM - 4PM, see third slide for detailed schedule!
12/08/2025
New to climbing? Let us give you the beta 🫶
Join our Beginner Climbing Clinic at Benchmark Berkeley--learn basic technique, how to warm up, and route reading in this 2-hour intro session.
💸 $40 for non-members (day pass included)
🤠 FREE for members
⏳ Limited spots—sign up at the link in bio!
11/27/2025
Hi all, a friendly reminder that we'll be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday this week. We'll resume our normal hours starting Saturday. Happy holidays!