Corner Climbing Gym ReviewExperience Olympic-Grade Climbing Walls, with New Challenges Weekly at Two City Venues

The Taipei Rock Climbing walls feature a unique wood-paneled design and utilize the same screwless construction method as the Tokyo Olympics bouldering competition. This innovative approach not only reduces wall thickness but also frees up holds from fixed screw holes, offering greater flexibility in placement and angle when setting routes, thereby expanding the climbable area. To further enhance stability, CORNER Bouldering Gym adds auxiliary screws to the holds, eliminating safety concerns like spinning holds that might arise from the absence of main screws.

Most beginners often find themselves in a dilemma when bouldering, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

CORNER Bouldering Gym has specially designed unique downclimb points, featuring stylish golden arrows pointing downwards, complementing the wooden-floored climbing walls. This design allows climbers to quickly find their way down after completing a climb. Additionally, the bouldering mats are embedded flush with the floor, minimizing the height difference and making it easier to enter and exit the bouldering area. This also prevents missteps when landing, making it an exceptionally beginner-friendly Taipei Rock Climbing venue.

Yuna was also deeply impressed by the surrounding facilities.

For example, CORNER Bouldering Gym uses a paperless electronic membership system integrated with LINE for entry, making repeat visits quick and easy. They provide free-to-use lockers with combination locks, allowing climbers to move freely and securely within the venue. There are even private foot-washing stations, offering more privacy when cleaning up.

All these thoughtful designs and optimizations show CORNER Bouldering Gym's dedication to the entire Taipei Rock Climbing experience, with unexpected touches of care at every step.

Yuna learned from the coach that CORNER Bouldering Gym hopes to emulate Japan's thriving Taipei Rock Climbing scene, where a high density of gyms in city centers makes them as accessible as fitness centers.

This vision led CORNER Bouldering Gym to create a unique, refined Taipei Rock Climbing venue in the heart of the city, transforming it from an activity that once required a trek to the suburbs into a convenient, high-quality urban escape where you can unwind after work.

The coach also mentioned that memberships and passes are valid at both CORNER Bouldering Gym locations. Yuna recommends taking full advantage of this cross-venue system to climb at either gym with a single membership!

CORNER Bouldering Gym's Huashan venue features two climbing wall areas with a total of 48 routes. These composite walls include the Slab balance challenges typical of Taipei Rock Climbing venues, as well as Overhang and 20-degree Vertical slightly-overhanging surfaces.

Both venues offer routes ranging from the simplest VB to V8+. Yuna first took a Taipei Rock Climbing introductory class at the Huashan location, then went to the Zhongshan venue for open climbing, so she clearly felt how the two branches complement each other's climbing walls.

Yuna joined a 50-minute bouldering experience class, where the instructor meticulously guided her through every step, from fundamental bouldering concepts and safe landing techniques to route interpretation, power application, and footwork skills.

The coaches at CORNER Bouldering Gym are all highly experienced, true veterans of the Taipei Rock Climbing scene.

Yuna felt that compared to bouldering with friends, having a coach guide her that day was invaluable. The coach could instantly spot her weaknesses and quickly pinpoint blind spots in her movements, helping her conserve energy by avoiding unnecessary actions on the wall. They also taught Yuna more efficient ways to read routes and grips, allowing her to precisely execute the moves designed by the route setters.

The bouldering experience fee includes climbing shoes and an exclusive CORNER Bouldering Gym chalk bag, so you can try out the stylish chalk bag during your session.

Additionally, the coach will always be behind you, ensuring your safety during the bouldering activity, which allowed Yuna to try new moves more bravely and without worry. After the experience, you can ask the coaches at the front desk any questions you have about climbing or routes.

CORNER Bouldering Gym's Zhongshan branch features three distinct areas with a total of 60 routes, including a complete slab wall for balance, an 8-meter-wide 30-degree wall paired with a 15-degree vertical overhang, and a 60-degree overhang terrain. These wall types and angles are unique to this location and not found at the Huashan branch.

Yuna opted for a single-entry pass at CORNER Bouldering Gym's Zhongshan branch, where the first thing you notice is a massive balance wall.

Unlike other Taipei Rock Climbing venues where balance walls are often very tall, Yuna found the Zhongshan branch's height perfect for those who want to try these walls but are wary of heights. It allows you to make moves without the fear of falling from too high up.

First-time visitors, regardless of prior Taipei Rock Climbing experience, receive instruction or assessment on safe landing techniques to ensure every climber can descend safely.

CORNER Bouldering Gym also provides seating areas along the perimeter of the climbing walls, allowing those not yet on the wall to observe routes. Keeping the bouldering mats clear ensures safer landings for climbers.

At the Zhongshan venue, routes range from VB to V8+ on all walls, including the balance wall, the 30-degree overhang, and the 60-degree cave at the back, ensuring challenges for both beginners and experienced climbers.

Yuna finds that CORNER Bouldering Gym's routes, compared to other Taipei Rock Climbing venues, are more fluid and nuanced. Their style requires thoughtful problem-solving rather than brute force to complete.