Granola girls, boulder bros and plastic rocks. Everything you want in a bouldering gym…read more Fitness room has plenty of space, lots of machines and plenty of power racks. Its easily the largest bouldering gym in the area. Some issues though, during the summer it feels like they barely run the AC and the chalk filtering/ventilation is terrible. Which prevents me from giving it a 5

Poplar is such a great spot to boulder! They update the courses regularly, so there's always…read moresomething new, and they have routes for all skill levels. The community is super welcoming, whether you're new to the sport or more experienced. Beyond bouldering, they also offer a gym, sauna, and yoga classes, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it's a ton of fun while getting a solid workout--definitely one of my favorite places to stay active! That said, pricing can be steep--memberships are expensive, and even day passes are around $35, so it's definitely a fun but pricey hobby.

The bouldering section is kinda small but they have a huge top-roping and lead-climbing section…read more That section also includes auto-belay in which they made you undergo a belay test with the gri-gri but you aren't allowed to teach yourself right beforehand. Off to the side, they have a 2nd floor for kid/toddler sized bouldering and 3rd floor for working out, campusing, and moon boards. The locker rooms were huge and clean. The parking lot is really small and you might have better luck street parking if it gets busy.

Expensive but enjoyable afternoon spent climbing, working out on exercise equipment, bouldering and…read moresnacking at Vertical World with friends. Good thing our friends - regulars - came prepared with gear for us to traverse the taller walls safely! Limited parking in small and cramped lot, so street parking is recommended and small cars are recommended.

This is a great place to get a day pass even if you don't climb because they have a great gym with…read morebumper plates, tons of barbells, squat racks, and dumbbells going up to 100 lbs. There's also a small room in the back with ergs, ski ergs, and two stationary Schwinn bikes (plus treadmills and ellipticals. Locker rooms are clean and equipped with showers. There's even a study/quiet room in the back. Wi-fi is a little weak, but it's available.

TLDR: fun way to get a full body workout with friends!…read more Tip: sign the waiver forms online in advance! Keep an ample amount of chalk in your hands at all times! You don't want to rub skin off, trust me! Parking: small private lot Service: check in at the counter, get your shoe rentals and a bag of hand chalk. If you are new to Momentum, you will watch a short intro/safety video. Atmosphere: spacious and music plays in the background but is honestly ignorable and not too overpowering. Just the right volume. There is a variety of levels VB being the easiest and V16 the most difficult. They are marked with white tags at the beginner of each rock color set. There is regular weight lifting and other body building equipment and well as grip training walls. I'm amazed at how some people can hold on to just a sliver of ledge!!! There is a separate closed off room in the back left corner for lounging but it is quite echoey. Poor acoustics. The back left corner also has simple electronic lockers to use and store your belongings. There are instructions on the back of the lock on how to set it. The lockers are a good size and can fit a large backpack. To the right of the lockers is a hand washing station to clean chalk off your hands. Use that knee pad to turn the water on! Overall great place to obtain sore forearms haha. I do personally prefer the Seattle Bouldering Project though because they have more space, equipment and foam rollers.

An awesome place to do some bouldering or top rope climbing right by the Ballard locks. This is a…read morebeautiful venue and they have really nice staff as well as other activities like yoga and traditional weightlifting equipment for some variety as well

I love edgeworks! Lots of variety of wall features and generally a good mix of problems on the wall…read morethat challenge you in different ways. Great events and comps too!

This location is smaller and has less amenities than the original Poplar location…read more It's still wonderful and perks is it's in the central Fremont area where there are tons of places to work to before and after your bouldering session / workout! There is no giant parking lot like their is at the Poplar location. I'd say the punch packs and memberships are on the expensive side but it works at all the locations (there is a new one in U District I haven't been too!). I usually get the 10-punch pass for almost $300 after tax.

This was my first time climbing and my friends and I had an awesome experience at this location. I…read morevisited during Seattle workout week and booked my reservation through Gymki app. The check in process took few minutes but rentals were included in the pass. The staff gave quick and helpful briefing. And despite Sunday, it didn't feel so packed and overwhelming. For the beginners and first timers it was a great studio to try. I climbed for ~2 hours and never got bored. It has large bouldering area and multiple walls. The routes were creative and kept me intrigued. The falls are safe on their cushion mat. This place also has a full fledged gym but I didn't try that side. Overall great vibe and great way to get full body workout channeling your core, upper body, overall flexibility and mobility! I'd def come back

You don't have to pay to deal with comp kids here, unlike some places…read more.. Free and better than gyms.

The UW Bouldering Rock has alot of history behind it. Around way before we had "climbing gyms"…read more Some of the all-time greats have put their time on 'the rock' and every so often you run into one. It's free. It's right along the lake, so there's a welcome breeze on a nice sunny day. The slab is a great way to practice for all those runout slab climbs in Squamish and Darrington. There's even a 'just a little too high for comfort' pillar that you may want to risk on day's when you're feeling dialed in. But use the anchors too to climb any section. It's a pretty simple rock. It's up to you to think up an infinite number of ways to climb it, traverse it, and tune into your mind/body connection as you climb it. Many parts of it are actually quite challenging. If you are a student or staff member who climbs, this is THE PLACE to spend your lunch breaks. It's a secret gem tucked just out of the way to discourage the crowds. Don't tell anyone.

Tons of autobelays so it can be great for training. Good offwidth crack. Parking is terrible…read more Better to just park around the block rather than wait in the lot for a spot to open up. Bring a jacket for the 5-minute walk. Too many team/comp events. It seems like 1 out of 4 times I go, a large portion of the gym is closed due to competition or team training. Yesterday, half of the bouldering area was closed for comp setting. I wish their calendar posted notices of areas being closed like this.

I love rock climbing, but I am not very good at it. I try to go every once in awhile hoping I will…read moreget better, so even though this place has been open for a bit I've only made it in once. It was even located in a completely different part of Lynnwood than I was guessing. My only complaint is that on a busy Saturday the parking lot is a little difficult, might be a good idea to find out in advance other options for parking if you are coming at a peak time. If you don't know rock climbing is hard work and they have rental shoes and harnesses you can use. This place is huge, with large locker rooms, an upstairs and a downstairs, a gym area and even places to sit around at tables. The upstairs has a lot of bouldering options and a place designed for kids. Seems like they offer a lot of camps/classes here too. Everything was nice and clean, everyone was super friendly and helpful. It still looks brand new. I got a voucher at an auction for the rock climbing experience and invited my family, 2 kids, 7 and 9, and another adult. Their mom came along hoping to photograph our accomplishments. This is meant to be an hour experience where you get someone to do the belaying for you while you work on your climbing. We ended up with Saul, who was the best helper ever. Don't know if he's always there, but if not you should request him. We loved him so much we even wrote out comment cards. He made the experience great for everyone. I had anticipated that we would each do a couple climbs and sit around and watch while the others climbed. I also thought our photographer would have to wait in the lobby (she did have to fill out a waiver). This was not the case, not only was Saul great at helping everyone feel less anxious and providing encouragement, he helped us get set up on the self belay routes so that we didn't spend most of our time sitting around. He did a great job helping us find routes that were appropriate and making sure we were comfortable enough to come down without his help on the self belays. He provided tons of tips and shared his love of rock climbing. He made sure we understood about bouldering and let us hang out up there a bit after our time was over. We had a great time, everyone was able to climb as much as they wanted. The 9 year old rocked it, the 7 year old made some decent climbs and had a good time. Our photographer hung out with us the whole time and took some awesome photos/videos. We had a great day and I hope we do this again in the future. If you are on the fence about trying it, definitely check it out.

Climbing with Brandon was fantastic. He clearly explained everything and what we were going to do;…read morethen was super helpful as we actually did climbing for the first time. He was super patient (and chill!) to answer any question and made the climbing a great experience. Also really like the flexibility for start, end and Lopez island tips! Will definitely do again!

If you're looking for a unique outdoor experience definitely give tree canopy climbing a try! This…read morewas a great way to get a physical workout with a beautiful view of the Deception Pass area. Having no climbing experience, I thought it was challenging but fun and totally do-able. Besides skydiving, this was my second favorite activity so far in Washington. The session kicks off with a safety overview and a practice climb up 30 feet before moving onto the next tree. Depending on the pace of your group, you could climb up to 3 trees in one session. At no point do you feel any pressure to have to climb all the way to the top. You can stop anytime and just "hang out" or descend to the ground. The guides are very helpful and patient. The equipment is checked multiple times to ensure everyone's safety. Make sure to bring some snacks, water, and a camera. You might get lucky and spot some bald eagles like we did.

It's the best climbing gym in Bellevue. Has boulder and top rope big enough that never run…read more things to climb. There's a weight room and climbing challenges at all difficulty levels so even beginners can find routes that they can have a fun time on. The membership price is but definitely worth it.

Edgeworks has multiple locations but I like the Bellevue spot the best so far. Plenty of room and…read morelots of different climbs. One bouldering area where you climb up and over the top then may need to walk across the landing to the climb down area. Bathrooms are always clean.

Great crew, didn't die, had a blast, and learned a lot…read more Highly recommend the mentorship programs.

There are guiding outfits, and then there is Kaf Adventures. I've had the pleasure of sampling many…read moreof their offerings - from single day clinics, online courses, a 4 month-long mentorship to multiple private/custom trips, I can wholeheartedly recommend Kaf to anyone. There's a reason why I keep coming back to Kaf guides. If you can dream it, they will help you do it! They are willing to work with you on designing the trip you want, they meet you where you are skill and fitness-wise, they are open to feedback, they are kind, patient and fair. I've been lucky to ice climb, crack climb, learn trad and rock rescue, practice avalanche rescue, and dial in my multipitch skills all with the Kaf crew. Even if you're more than just a beginner, you'll benefit from learning from highly skilled and experienced professionals whose passion for what they do is really evident. Their excitement is infectious, and you'll often find yourself in awe of their technical abilities and movement. Watching them in their element is a gift. They make sound decisions to keep you and themselves safe from the many objective dangers in the wild. They'll celebrate the smallest of wins with you, and offer encouragement and support to keep trying. I've heard that you shop for a guide, not a guide service, and this is really true once you get to know this team. Special mention to Woody who has guided me for 90% of it - about 130 hours to date! His problem-solving skills are so impressive and there is no guide I trust or respect more. And Mick who is the heart and soul of Kaf. Mick will have you smiling all through the online courses which are an excellent way to dip your toe into the world of climbing and mountaineering. I'm so excited for more adventures with Kaf in the years to come.