The Spot opened in 2002 as the first bouldering gym in the country. Our founder, Dan Howley, built an impressive team of routesetters, coaches, and climbing leaders who would offer revolutionary walls and facilities, inspiring competitions, and the most welcoming climbing community in the world. 20 years later, and with four gyms across the Front Range that have serviced 170,000 climbers, our mission is the same: build strong bodies, healthy minds, and friendships for life.