Arches Climbing + Fitness

Our approach to wall design was to optimize for routesetting by creating super versatile features. We used big geometric panels and avoided triangles and hard transitions. We put a lot of effort into selecting angles and the ratios of climbing terrain throughout the space. We’re really psyched with the results.

The attention to detail that went into every angle and aspect of these walls cannot be over emphasized. Our team is proud to have designed the walls ourselves and we are excited to have build them. , a member of the Arches founding team, took the lead over the course of nearly a year to get this design right. Hats off to Nick! We are obviously stoked out of our minds to see them made a reality this coming year.

“To me, designing a gym is about listening to the community and doing the necessary research. I’m able to use my background in Industrial Design to make sure that the decisions we’re making are justified and that we communicate our designs as clearly as possible throughout the process. Arches was designed for everyone. It is a culmination of my climbing and design experience with input from many other experts in and out of the climbing industry and community.” - Nick Hayes

The attention to detail that went into every angle and aspect of these walls cannot be over emphasized. Our team is proud to have designed the walls ourselves and we are excited to have build them. , a member of the Arches founding team, took the lead over the course of nearly a year to get this design right. Hats off to Nick! We are obviously stoked out of our minds to see them made a reality this coming year.

“To me, designing a gym is about listening to the community and doing the necessary research. I’m able to use my background in Industrial Design to make sure that the decisions we’re making are justified and that we communicate our designs as clearly as possible throughout the process. Arches was designed for everyone. It is a culmination of my climbing and design experience with input from many other experts in and out of the climbing industry and community.” - Nick Hayes

UPDATE: For the last few months Arches Climbing + Fitness has been working its way through the City of Chandler‘s approval process. We’re happy to announce that we have received full City Council approval and are currently waiting on a building permit. We wanted to show the community some of the detailed planning that has been going on over the last few months, so flip through the slides to check it out. Interior details coming up next.

We are proud to announce that we will be partnering with .solid.climbing in Tucson, AZ. Our members will receive 4 free day passes to Rock Solid every month! The central and southern Arizona climbing communities are about to get a little bit closer. @ Chandler, Arizona

We had taken a break from releasing anything new during these crazy times, but we’ve received messages from so many of you asking to see more. We figured we would keep the psyche high by showing you all a bit more of what we have cookin’. We continue to move forward with the project and are optimistic about the future!

This is how you’ll see Arches from Gilbert Road. Our friends at , Cedar Point Builders, Hunter Engineering, and the City of Chandler have been great in helping us get to where we are. Of course, more details to come. @ Chandler, Arizona

Lots of work going on behind the scenes. Full reveal coming soon!