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The Stack Chico

Chico, California, United States

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Bouldering
  • Kids Wall
4.8from 6 reviewsDay pass $30
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A 17,000 sq ft climbing gym in Chico's Meriam Park, opened in 2026, with roped walls up to 45 ft designed by pro climber Carlo Traversi, a bouldering area, an adjustable Tension Board 2 and cardio and weight areas.

About

A new climbing gym in Meriam Park

The Stack Chico is a 17,000 sq ft climbing and fitness gym on Market Place in Meriam Park, Chico. It opened to climbers on 22 August 2026 after more than two years of work, and held its grand opening on 3 October. It is a sister gym of The Stack Davis and The Boulder Field in Sacramento, and members can climb at both.

The climbing

Most of the space is roped: about 8,000 sq ft of walls up to 45 ft tall for top-rope and lead climbing, alongside 4,000 sq ft of bouldering. The founder, professional climber Carlo Traversi, designed the walls, which were built by Walltopia over flooring by Flashed. There are no auto-belays, so rope climbers need a partner who has passed the gym's belay check. For training there is a 12 ft by 12 ft adjustable LED Tension Board 2 and two cardio and weight areas, and families have a dedicated kids' climbing area and a birthday party room.

Getting started

  • Introduction to Bouldering: a 90-minute session every Tuesday evening, included with a day pass (16 and over).
  • Junior Introduction to Bouldering: a parent-and-child class on the first and third Friday of the month.
  • Learn the Ropes: a 60-minute top-rope and belay class several times a day, $45 for non-members including entry and gear, free for members.
  • Learn to Lead: a two-session lead course run every month, followed by a free lead check.

Day passes, 10-visit punch cards and monthly or annual memberships are sold, with lower rates for students, under-18s and over-60s.

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
$30

- Student, youth (under 18) or senior (60+): $25; college students show proof of enrolment, not a student ID

- Rental: climbing shoes $5, harness $3, belay device free

- 10-day punch card: $270 ($225 student, youth or senior); punches never expire

- 1-month prepaid pass: $149 ($129 student, youth or senior)

- Learn the Ropes class: $45 for non-members, including entry and rentals

Membership
$99a month

- Monthly recurring membership with a $100 initiation fee; cancel through your online profile before the 1st of the month, after at least 30 days

- Student, youth or senior: $89 a month ($50 initiation fee)

- Couple: $183 a month; family: $99, $89 and $79 a month for the first three members and free for any more ($150 initiation fee)

- Annual prepaid: $1,089 ($979 student, youth or senior; $1,999 couple; $2,940 family)

- Introductory 3-month prepaid membership for first-time members: $295 ($265 student, youth or senior)

- Memberships include climbing at The Stack Davis and The Boulder Field, free bouldering classes and guest passes

Upcoming events

In the events calendar at The Stack Chico

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

  • Social

    Ascend into Darkness

    Day pass, $10 off on the night

    A Halloween night with the lights turned out for headlamp climbing, a costume contest with a gift card for the winner and climb-for-candy. Bring your own headlamp.

Key Features

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Bouldering (any)
  • Kids Wall

Climbing Training

  • Training Walls (any)
  • Digital Board
  • Tension Board

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes
  • Multi-day Passes
  • Student Discounts

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Showers

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Advanced Classes
  • Family Classes

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about The Stack Chico

4.8 out of 5from 6 reviews on Google

“…the climbing routes are quite steep (there's no slab climbing, nothing to do about that). The routes are organized by colors instead of labeling what it actually is (e.g., 5.9, 5.10...)…”

Google review,

“Climbed at this gym for the first time today. All the routes were really fun and and facility was amazing!”

Google review,

“There is no auto belay systems, so if folks want to rope climb they need to have someone with them that is belay certified (it’s a ~10minute test).”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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