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New session added!
Our popular Youth Climbing Club is expanding! To keep up with demand, we've added a new session on Fr...
03/02/2026

New session added!

Our popular Youth Climbing Club is expanding! To keep up with demand, we've added a new session on Fridays from 5:30–7:00pm.

Climbers ages 7–15 of all ability levels are welcome to join! Each session is capped at 10 climbers, so these spots are sure to fill up quickly.

To enroll your child, head to the link in our bio and fill out the registration form!

02/09/2026

[𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 — 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃]⁣
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By popular demand: .roberts98 executing the Defying Gravity replica — uncut, uncompressed, and running at full resolution.⁣
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The moment that secured his 1st place finish in the Open category. Method difficulty clocking in at ~V12 inside the simulation. ⚡⁣
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Full competition recap video has been archived to the grid — review the footage while it remains accessible.🔺

Resolution idea: climb more! 🤩Take advantage of our limited-time promotion and start the year off strong!Promo ends Febr...
01/02/2026

Resolution idea: climb more! 🤩

Take advantage of our limited-time promotion and start the year off strong!

Promo ends February 1st - head to the gym to sign up and join the Benchmark community!

Happy holidays from all of us at Benchmark! As we wrap up the year, we’ll be closing the gyms on select dates so our sta...
12/22/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Benchmark! As we wrap up the year, we’ll be closing the gyms on select dates so our staff can enjoy well-deserved time with their friends and families.⁣
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We truly appreciate your understanding and support. As always, this community is what makes Benchmark feel like home, and we’re grateful to share another year of climbing with you. We can’t wait to ring in the new year together—there are plenty of exciting updates, events, and fresh sets coming your way!

Hi folks! A friendly reminder that we're closing early TONIGHT for our annual staff holiday party. We'll resume our norm...
12/17/2025

Hi folks! A friendly reminder that we're closing early TONIGHT for our annual staff holiday party. We'll resume our normal hours tomorrow (12/18). Thank you for understanding and happy holidays!

🟩 Send the Simulation Comp 🟩🗓️ Saturday Jan. 24th, 2026 at Benchmark BerkeleyWe’re uploading 25 of the world’s most icon...
12/17/2025

🟩 Send the Simulation Comp 🟩

🗓️ Saturday Jan. 24th, 2026 at Benchmark Berkeley

We’re uploading 25 of the world’s most iconic boulder problems into the system—mythical lines rebuilt from their source code and rendered onto our walls. 👾

Can’t travel to the originals? Step into the simulation and battle their replicas right here.

Let us know in the comments which problems you want to be included! ⬇️

Format: Redpoint Comp, your top 5 sends count toward your overall score.

Difficulty Categories: Beginner (V0-3), Intermediate (V4-6), Advanced (V7-9), Open (V9+)

Gender Categories: Women, Men, Non-Binary

Prizes will be awarded to top climbers in each category! 🎉

⚠️ All competitors must fill out the athlete registration form at link in bio! ⚠️

This event is free for members!
Non-members will need to purchase a $40 ticket at the link in bio.

STS Comp runs from 10AM - 4PM, see third slide for detailed schedule!

New to climbing? Let us give you the beta 🫶⁣⁣Join our Beginner Climbing Clinic at Benchmark Berkeley--learn basic techni...
12/08/2025

New to climbing? Let us give you the beta 🫶⁣
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Join our Beginner Climbing Clinic at Benchmark Berkeley--learn basic technique, how to warm up, and route reading in this 2-hour intro session.⁣
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💸 $40 for non-members (day pass included)⁣
🤠 FREE for members⁣
⏳ Limited spots—sign up at the link in bio!

Hi all, a friendly reminder that we'll be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday this week. We'll resume our normal ho...
11/27/2025

Hi all, a friendly reminder that we'll be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday this week. We'll resume our normal hours starting Saturday. Happy holidays!

Registration is officially open for Benchmark Berkeley’s 2026 Youth Summer Camps! 🧗‍♀️⁣⁣With two age groups (7–11 & 12–1...
10/27/2025

Registration is officially open for Benchmark Berkeley’s 2026 Youth Summer Camps! 🧗‍♀️⁣
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With two age groups (7–11 & 12–15), our weeklong camps are open to climbers of all ability levels. Each day is packed with games, crafts, and practical climbing skills — helping kids build the confidence they need to enjoy the sport for years to come!! 💫⁣
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𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥: Use code SUMMERSLAM2026 for 20% off when you register before November 27, 2025!⁣
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🔗 Head to the link in our bio to reserve your child's spot today!

🚨 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏! 🚨⁣Next weekend we're taking over for a full-day climbing competition with:⁣⁣🧗‍♂️ ...
09/30/2025

🚨 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏! 🚨⁣

Next weekend we're taking over for a full-day climbing competition with:⁣
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🧗‍♂️ 50 brand new problems⁣
🎶 Live music⁣
🍔 Food & vendors⁣
🎁 Prizes, giveaways + more!⁣
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Proudly partnering with , & to throw an event you won't want to miss!⁣
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Session 1: Citizens Comp (9:30am–2:00pm)⁣
All levels welcome — Prizes for winners in each skill category.⁣
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Session 2: Cal vs Stanford (2:45pm–7:30pm)⁣
Students, faculty & alumni face off for ultimate bragging rights and school pride.⁣
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Afterparty to wrap it all up — stick around and celebrate!⁣
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🎟️ Link in bio to register⁣ 🎟️
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• Non-members: make an account, grab your ticket, and sign our online facility waiver before coming to the event!⁣
• All participants should complete the Athlete Registration Form (linked on ticketing pages) to confirm your spot in the competition.⁣

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!⁣⁣⁣October 11 | ⁣⁣⁣In partnership with , & ⁣⁣⁣We’re going all out for this open to close eve...
09/05/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!⁣⁣⁣
October 11 |
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In partnership with , &
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We’re going all out for this open to close event: full gym reset, 50 new problems, vendors, live music, food, prizes + more!⁣⁣⁣
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𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩 (𝟗:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦–𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦)⁣⁣⁣
Open to all levels—prizes for winners from beginner → elite.⁣⁣⁣
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𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: 𝐂𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 (𝟐:𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦-𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)⁣⁣⁣
Students, faculty & alumni battle it out for school glory.⁣⁣⁣
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🍻 Afterparty to close it down.⁣⁣⁣
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🔗 Link in bio for tickets + registration. Non-members should create an account, purchase a ticket to the appropriate session, and fill out our waiver. All athletes (members and non-members) must complete the Athlete Registration Form (available at the ticketing links) to secure their spot in the competition!

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