Far North Gym
Far North's angular bouldering walls and colorful routes
Arcata, California

Climb
Far North

Bouldering without ropes. Creative movement, steep geometry, and a community built around the next move.

Become a member
Open every day9AM — 9PM
Walk in · Climb out

Day
Access

Every climber needs a signed waiver. Under 18? A legal guardian must sign.

01 / DAY
$15

Adult · Student · Military · Youth 13–17

02 / CHILD
$12

Children 12 and under

03 / GEAR
$5

Rental shoes · Chalk bag included

The illuminated Lemur training board at Far North
Before your first climb

Sign the
waiver

Open waiver
Youth development

Spider
Monkeys

After-school climbing with Nyah, built around movement, problem solving, confidence, and responsible gym habits.

Weekly sessionsTuesday · Thursday · Friday3:30 — 5:00PM
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The facility

The Lab

01

Bouldering only

Seven to sixteen-foot walls, no ropes or harnesses, and thick padding throughout.

02

Training systems

Weights, Kilter Board, Tension Board, and Treadwall for focused sessions.

03

Fresh movement

A different wall resets every 2–3 weeks. Slab of the Week resets every Friday.

04

Built for progression

Distinct wall angles, creative holds, and problems for new and experienced climbers.

Hand-painted map of Far North's climbing walls
Godzilla Wall · Takeout Box · Torch · Long Haul · Kingface · Darkside · Slab · The Cave · The Wave · Austin Towers · Comp Wall · Wraparound
Far North weights and strength training areaWooden grip training station
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Creative routes and holds, well run and affordable. The routes are genuinely challenging and fun.
Steve A · Google review
They frequently change the routes and their staff is consistently friendly and helpful.
Holli Pruhsmeier · Google review
Far North training board roomColorful climbing routes inside Far North
People make the place

Meet the
crew

01Kyle · Co-manager
02Britt · Co-manager + Social
03Aziah · Head Setter
04Griffin · Setter
05Rowan · Setter
06Mark · Maintenance
07Ella · Janitor
08Mary · Front Desk
09Will · Setter
10Nyah · Youth Instructor

Know before you go

Do you have ropes or autobelays?+

No. Far North is bouldering-only. All climbing is done without ropes or harnesses on 7–16 foot walls with thick padding.

What equipment do I need?+

Climbing shoes and chalk. Rental shoes are $5 and chalk bags are free with a day pass. Bare feet and non-climbing shoes are not allowed on the walls.

Can children climb?+

Children 12 and under may use the main climbing area with adult supervision. They may not enter the weight area, Kilter Board, or Tension Board. Far North does not host birthday parties.

Can I pause or cancel a membership?+

Yes. Visit any day from 9AM–9PM or call (707) 826-9558 to make changes with a staff member.

Do you offer coaching?+

Yes. Call Coach Eli at (707) 616-3858 to schedule individual or group lessons.