Climb harder. Fall safer. Try again.
Indianapolis’s home for top-tier bouldering. Two cave walls, an arch, slabs, vert, and a 17-foot project wall — with fresh problems on a rotating reset and a setting crew that doesn’t go easy on you.
A REAL BOULDERING GYM
A real bouldering operation, not a token wall in a fitness gym. Fresh problems weekly, multiple wall types, and the right setting density for a city this size.
North Mass stands as one of North America’s largest indoor climbing facilities, offering a world-class bouldering environment with 18,000 square feet of expansive, purpose-built terrain. Designed for everyone from first-timers to seasoned climbers, our gym is a hub for movement that challenges, inspires, and keeps you sending. We’ve got more system boards than anyone else in the Midwest! Our training area is stacked with everything you need to climb stronger, including a MoonBoard, Tension Board I & II, Kilter Board, multiple hang boards, a Campus Board, Treadwall, and a massive spray wall where you can dream up and build your own problems.
THE BOULDERING FLOOR
A look at our ever changing bouldering room and systems board area.
FIND YOUR CLASS
From your first day on the wall to dialing in your projects — our intro, intermediate, and advanced sessions are taught by setters and senior climbers who actually want you to get better.
FRESH SETTERS. FRESH PROBLEMS
Our professional route setting crew has expertise from every corner of the climbing world, setting new and limitless routes every Tuesday & Thursday. We’re not just creating climbs; we’re designing outstanding setting influenced by the outdoor wilderness. Your journey of growth and problem solving is what matters to us.
THE CREW THAT HELPS YOU SEND
Whether it’s your first time on the wall, or you are trying to up your game, our team of coaches will help you reach the top – literally.
Bouldering questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before showing up — gear, grades, the setting cadence, and bringing kids.
Yes. We use a refined color-coded circuit system that correlates to the V-scale. By grouping routes into 3 to 4 grade ranges per color, we encourage you to move beyond the pursuit of a specific number and immerse yourself. This approach ensures a continuous, rewarding challenge that fosters genuine growth as a climber.
Our route setting team is constantly refreshing our walls, setting 10+ fresh climbs every Tuesday and Thursday. With a 3-4 week rotation cycle for every wall, North Mass offers dynamic, high-quality movement, keeping the gym at the forefront of the national climbing scene. You’ll always find new routes waiting for you.
Yes. While we recommend bringing both, if you do not have shoes we can supply you with quality rentals for $5. Rental shoes are free for first-time guests. Chalk is sold separately in our gear shop.
North Mass does not have a rope system or auto-belays. We’re a dedicated bouldering facility. All of our walls are focused on featuring a wide variety of wall angles, heights, and distinct top-out options to provide a complete climbing experience without the need for ropes.
At North Mass, climbers 14 and older can climb independently. Any youth 13 years old or younger must be actively supervised by a responsible adult during their visit, with a limit of two youths per adult. For younger kids not interested in climbing the larger walls, we also offer a separate room with friendly play routes.
Bouldering classes are entirely optional at North Mass. While our Intro to Bouldering class is a fantastic way for beginners to learn foundational techniques and build confidence, it is not a requirement. If you’re looking to just have fun and climb casually, you only need to complete a brief 5-minute safety orientation to get started.
Our training area is stacked with everything you need to climb stronger, including a MoonBoard, Tension Board I & II, Kilter Board, multiple hangboards, a Campus Board, Treadwall, and a massive spray wall. Our Tension Board II and Kilter Board feature adjustable wall angles, allowing you to customize the difficulty and style of your training.
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