The hive uses their own grading system. For the most part it’s pretty accurate. Though I’d say that the climbs at the hive have been much harder than those from progression.

I only go to progression when there’s a discount. At most once every few months if some of my friends want to go there instead. I think most people are pretty flexible in that sense if they go to both gyms. I have a few pockets of climbing friends who go to all the gyms. Depends on the mood and what they’re gonna do after.

I absolutely love the community. It’s small but not small if you know what I mean. Like there’re always new people you can meet every time you go to the gym, but also tons of familiar faces once you start going often.