Up Side Bouldering Gym was created by climbers who wanted more than just a place to work out — they wanted a space where people could challenge themselves, learn, and genuinely feel part of something. It is an indoor bouldering gym on Koh Phangan, with low walls, thick crash pads and a layout designed so that complete beginners and strong climbers can share the same space comfortably.
The routes are carefully set and updated on a regular basis, so the wall is never static. You will find:
• easy, confidence-building problems to learn footwork and body position
• mid-grade lines that help you build strength, coordination and flow
• more complex puzzles that ask you to think about balance, timing and creativity
This makes progression feel natural: you visit a few times, and suddenly moves, которые казались невозможными, начинают срабатывать.
One of the things that really defines Up Side is how beginners are welcomed. There are intro sessions and fundamentals classes where coaches break down the basics of indoor bouldering, safety and technique, often combining a short lesson with a day pass so you can keep climbing afterwards.  You do not need previous experience or special fitness to start — curiosity is enough.
But the real soul of the gym is its community. Climbers cheer each other on, share beta, celebrate tops and laugh together when a move goes wrong in a funny way. People drop in between work and beach, stay for a session and end up talking, filming each other’s attempts and slowly becoming regular faces on the mats. Over time, Up Side feels less like a random gym and more like a little island hub for active, open-minded people.
