Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Birmingham Boulders gym to permanently close Dec. 31
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After nine years in operation, Birmingham Boulders, a downtown rock climbing gym, will close its doors at the end of 2025.
This closure comes several years after First Avenue Rocks — its predecessor from the same owner, Joe Ortega — closed permanently in November 2019, a decade after it first opened.
Few paths forward after building sale
The gym was notified in the summer that the landlord would be selling the building, according to the business’ Instagram announcement. The owners spent months deciding what to do and considered purchasing the property or selling the building and business together.
However, Birmingham Boulders ownership said, their business is not in the financial position for either of those to be viable options.
“This decision was not made lightly. We are truly heartbroken.
“Birmingham Boulders exists because of the community that built it, supported it and climbed here, and that community has always been at the center of everything we do.
“B2 was never just a gym — it was shaped by the people who showed up day after day and believed in what this place could be. We are deeply grateful for the years of trust, support and loyalty you have given us.”
Birmingham Boulders ownership via Instagram
Climbing in Birmingham
After Birmingham Boulders closes, there will be a few quality spots remaining in the metro area to choose from:
- High Point Climbing and Fitness
- 205-981-9190 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
- Address: 4766 US-280, Birmingham
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-10PM, Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-8PM
- Hoover Heights Climbing Center
- 205-739-7356 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
- Address: 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover
- Hours: Monday + Tuesday 3-7PM, closed Wednesday, Thursday + Friday 3-7PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 2-6PM
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