Conroe - Montgomery Edition | January 2026

BY COLE GEE

There’s around 6,000 square feet of climbing wall space with multiple walls and courses.

MoCo Bouldering and Fitness owner Zac Shoulders opened the climbing gym in June.

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MoCo Bouldering oers climbing and community MoCo Bouldering and Fitness opened its doors this past June after nearly four years of hard work and development. The gym, created by and run by tness industry veteran Zac Shoulders, oers not only a place for athletes and climbers to train, but also a space for community, Shoulders said. About the owner said Shoulders. “Then you reach out for it, and you hear ve people cheering you on.” What they oer There are multiple walls and courses for

The gym has around 4,000 square feet of workout space with dumbbells and kettlebells.

climbers at every experience level, Shoulders said. For new climbers, they have coaches on standby for personal training sessions. The gym also has around 4,000 square feet of workout space. One more thing When asked about the appeal of climbing gyms, Shoulders said it’s all about inspiring condence. “Really, the supportive atmosphere is what you’re going to see day in and day out here,” Shoulders said.

Shoulders said he had a dream to open his own gym, but never found the right opportunity. After COVID-19 hit, he said he was laid o and knew it was time. Shoulders said he believes what helped take the gym to the next level wasn’t just its facili- ties, but the community they were able to build. “You’re here for the rst time, and you’re climbing a route, and you’re maybe a little scared,”

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