Christian Garcia
I’ve been climbing at the Denton location since 2019, back when it was still Summit. Back then it felt like a real community gym and I always looked forward to coming in. Since Movement took over, things just haven’t been the same, and not for the better. The membership price has nearly doubled - from 40 dollars a month to 80 dollars. The only real upgrades have been HVAC and electrical work, which are fine but do not make the higher cost feel worth it. On top of that, some of the gym equipment was swapped out for treadmills and row machines that honestly feel cheaper than what was there before. They also got rid of members-only climbing hours. I used to climb regularly between 7 and 8 in the morning, and I really enjoyed how quiet and accessible it was during that time. That is gone now. Even the vibe of the gym has changed. Before, employees would play their own playlists, and that gave the space character even if I did not love their music. Now it just feels like corporate-approved radio, and the gym feels less personal. From what employees have told me, it also sounds like their hours have been cut so no one is full time anymore, and raises have not kept up with the higher membership costs. I cannot confirm every detail, but it does feel like both staff and members are getting less while paying more. Then, not too long ago, a window was broken and never fixed. It was sealed off with cardboard and tape. It's not much, but coupled with everything else, feels like a slap in the face every time I visit. Overall, the price is higher, the perks are gone, the equipment is worse, and the sense of community that made this place special has really faded. I cannot continue supporting this company in good faith. If I really want to climb, then I'll find somewhere else to go.
