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This week at BK UP // July 22–31
24 fresh boulders, leaderboard, in-app beta, and 15 events over the next ten days
Events at BK UP // July 12-27
Climbing 101, mobility, strength, setter office hours, meetups, and clinics over the next two weeks
The $90/mo BK UP Flex Membership
$90 for 4 visits/month + all membership benefits
Events at BK UP July 4-11
Free coaching/classes all day tomorrow, strength, recovery, dynos and meetups next week
How to get the most out of the BK UP app
Classes, climb tracking, beta, first ascents, and more
BK UP 4th of July Party
Fireworks, free coaching and classes, and $25 day passes
BK UP IS OPEN!
Brooklyn Uprising is (finally) open!After months of waiting, we finally got all the sign-offs we need to open the doors 🎉Let’s go!Opening Hours this weekendThu, 6/4 5:30 - 10pFri, 6/5 7a - 10pSat,...
Brooklynites to open rock climbing gym at former Dumbo torpedo factory
Crain’s New York Business interviews cofounders Emily Kollars and Tyler Tringas.
“Neoclassical” Bouldering Gym Opening in Brooklyn’s DUMBO Neighborhood this Spring
Climbing Business Journal interviews cofounders Emily Kollars and Tyler Tringas.
the neoclassical era of climbing gyms
Climbing gyms used to be dirty garages where climbers trained when they couldn’t get outside. Then climbing went mainstream: birthday parties, date nights, Groupon deals, and the Olympics. Now you...
Preview tour #3: training & weight room
The preview tour continues with what’s to come in our training area & weight room.
Preview Tour #2: Front climbing, co-working & Lockers
The preview tour continues with what’s to come in our front climbing space, co-working area, stage, locker rooms and sauna.
Preview Tour #1: Bouldering Cave
Take a tour of what’s to come, starting with what will be our double-stacked bouldering area in our skylit atrium
Preview Party recap
Brooklyn Uprising is officially under construction, but just before breaking ground we decided to throw a preview dance party in our beautiful industrial space in DUMBO. We had live music and DJ sets...
9/18 BK UP Preview Party
RSVP HERE Brooklyn Uprising, DUMBO’s newest climbing gym, is set to break ground soon. Come preview our pre-construction space, meet the team, and join us for a funk/soul dance party with Black Helix...