About Us

About Us

Our Vision:

To inspire a powerful movement within the climbing community through our warm hospitality, exceptional service and captivating climbing experiences.

 

Our Values:

joyful service

We exist to serve and continuously champion the needs of others.

embrace curiosity

We are constant learners because climbing ignites curiosity. From that posture we push boundaries, discover new techniques and expand horizons.

practice gratitude

We infuse all interactions with genuine thankfulness. We recognize every shared moment as a unique gift.

honor trust

We are dedicated to building connections that are enduring, authentic and built upon the dependable principles of trust- the cornerstone of any valuable relationship.

 

Who We Are

We know that climbing makes a difference in the lives it touches. Because of this we are a group of passionate rock climbers whose pursuit is to build gyms and teams that bring meaning and purpose to all involved – from customers to staff.

FIND YOUR PATH- It’s our tag line. Our gyms are an inclusive home for people from all walks of life and abilities to explore what the beautiful world of climbing can offer them. We exist to help people find their path.

Our Team is well rounded, enthusiastic and passionate about the sport of climbing and the impact it can have on every story that walks through our doors. We work in the climbing industry because climbing changed our lives, and we want that for others.

“Work- and lots of it- is an indispensable component in a meaningful human life. It is a supreme gift from God and one of the main things that gives our lives purpose. But it must play its proper role, subservient to God.” Tim Keller- Every Good Endeavor

BLOCWORKS NAMESAKE

Bloc: A group of people coming together for a common purpose.

Works: Because climbing has given so much to us, we work to give it back. Nothing in life is worth value without the work that goes into it. We love the process.

 

How we got here

My name is Evan and in February of 2020 I opened Blocworks with my Wife and business partner, Mariah. I worked in the outdoor industry for over 10 years with a brief hiatus working as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Mariah has experience in small business leadership, opening and operating two swim schools; Four Season Swimming and most recently Oklahoma Swim Academy. Needless to say, I had just enough passion and she had all the skill sets required to venture into the great unknown. During my time away from the industry I felt the relentless call to open a gym hyper focused on two crucial ingredients of a great climbing gym that are often neglected: routesetting & community. Since opening, our team has grown to include leadership and employees that share in our vision to change the world through climbing – no matter how small our role may be. After opening, we also started our family journey and now have two children Willow and Jude. We are lifelong climbers spending as many vacations as we can sleeping under the stars teaching our kids, and reminding ourselves, the value of adventure and community. We think you will feel that when you walk through the doors of Blocworks! We are so excited to serve you.

Where are we going?

Fast forward and we truly feel like Blocworks’ journey has just begun. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect with communities and be a major part of the growth of climbing in Oklahoma. We are excited and looking forward to what’s next. No matter where we go you can count on Blocworks to be warm and hospitable and captivate you through the movement of rock climbing.

Meet Our Staff

Hannah

Hannah

Welcome Desk

Christian

Christian

Welcome Desk

Collin

Collin

Welcome Desk

Greg

Greg

Routesetter

Hector

Hector

Routesetter

Henry

Henry

Youth Programs Coordinator

Lauren

Lauren

Routesetter

TJ

TJ

Operations Supervisor

Eli

Eli

Welcome Desk

Isabella

Isabella

Welcome Desk Image coming soon!

Aiden

Aiden

Welcome Desk

Reviews

Ayden Wendt
Great place to climb and meet many new people. Staff is chill and full of the great people. I am going back!!
Phillip Rerat
Great bouldering gym. Love visiting whenever I'm in town! The staff is super friendly!
Peter Beck
Excellent work out, time well spent. Good value!
Christian Champion
Literally the coolest gym I’ve been too. The music taste is superb and the community can’t be matched! If you’re looking for a place to climb and meet new friends, this is it!!!
IKAROS dream
Excellent bouldering gym. Lots of modern holds and routes.
Jannik Ehret
Small gym but fun routes
Jimmy Belobraydic
Awesome staff and place to climb & hang with friends.