Great, local, no-frills bouldering gym in Tacoma. My husband and I moved from the Bay Area to…read moreSeattle and have been checking out the local bouldering scene in the PNW - Climb Tacoma has been one of our favorite gyms to check out on a day pass since it's near my parents. FACILITIES For bouldering? Wide variety of routes for different levels and technical focus. For example, a lot of bouldering gyms we've been to have their routes go vertical to fit more climbing onto a set of panels. I like that Climb Tacoma has options where a route might go across, so I get to practice different climbing techniques. Some routes exercise grip strength, others may be more core or balance focused. It makes the experience more fun and rewarding when you complete the beta. I've only been climbing actively for a little over 7 months and can climb up to V2 routes; my husband can climb up to V5/V6. Climb Tacoma has been great because we're both able to keep busy with how many routes there are. There's even a small area for kids to practice climbing and a fun spray wall to test different holds. My only complaint with their bouldering is that their labeling system can be very confusing - you need to look at the tape color to indicate difficulty... not the color of the hold. For exercising? It's lacking - a very small fitness / workout area with little equipment compared to other climbing gyms in the area. I would say comparable to small fitness centers you get in hotels. That said... I don't come here for that, I come to boulder. LOCATION + PARKING Location is off S 38th ST so really close to Tacoma Mall or the Vietnamese area of S 38th ST... making it pretty convenient for finding food after a climbing session. In terms of crowds, it's never been a problem coming here on the weekends, the day before a holiday, or in the middle of a weekday (ex/ for their Monday special for "Femmes and Themes". Their parking seems a bit small but it's never been an issue for us as we're always able to find a spot. OVERALL Coming from the Bay Area, I appreciate how chill this climbing gym. It doesn't play loud music, people are respectful when it comes to climbing and there aren't "influencer" or gym bro vibea you get from Silicon Valley / SF gyms. If you are looking for a high end gym with the works like towel service, saunas, yoga classes, etc... then I would suggest looking elsewhere. If you're just looking to boulder in the area, this gym is great for that with extremely fair pricing. Other climbing gyms, pricing is understandably higher because there may rope courses with higher overhead. I like that what I pay here is for bouldering... and there are lots of options to choose from. Make sure to check their site for specials like Half Price First Fridays or the $15 "Femmes and Thems" discount (rentals included)!

first time climbing in 2 years and I am at beginner-intermediate level, so up to you if you care to…read moregive power to this review while you decide on getting a membership or day pass. welcoming community, yes, but this gym had no music playing, not much gym equipment to work with (e.g. weightlifting platform), and the staff did not roam around for safety checks. I am used to the service from a climbing gym back in California, and there, they offer really good hospitality throughout your visit there...not just when you enter the doors to sign in. I will say that the front desk staff was indeed considerate when dealing with the finances so that people who qualify for the discount (i.e. healthcare worker, first responder, student, etc.) were covered. cute ping pong table to rest from the climbing and very clean bathroom. would be nice to have paper towels to really wipe off the chalk, though. wishing health and wellness for those who choose to climb! lots of kids here, too, so this is a cool family bonding activity for y'all to do, if you are into that

I love SBP poplar! My favorite location - huge space, great workout equipment, fun climbs and…read moreamazing community. Everyone who I've met at the front desk has been so helpful, and the community of climbers is super accepting! As a beginner, I feel totally comfortable here and felt like the climbs have helped me progress a lot!

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

I decided to choose this place because my friend Paula comes here a few times a week and had all…read moregood things to say about it and I agree. So i came here to introduce my son to this type of workout, and he loved it. The facility is clean and open and inviting, when you walk in you immediately see the floor to ceiling wall climbing areas are designated for a specific type of climbing also the staff were friendly and helpful, Tim specifically who I talked to on the phone was able to help me with all my q's.

Went here for bouldering but it is more geared towards belaying. May try that again here at some…read morepoint buuuuuut probably not. Don't get me wrong. The staff was great, the place was clean, and they had a desig aged belYing section and any belaying array was labeled for the highest you would be allowed to boulder... but it was just lacking in a few areas. For example, the bathroom was small so if more than 1 person needs to change in a bathroom it will be super cramped, and why is there no hand washing area outside of the bathroom? Without one you have to put on your street shoes with your hands covered in chalk to use the bathroom. Also, their gym area is small and their class area is even smaller. Overall I'd go back but it's not first on my list when I want to boulder

This is a fairly small specialty park that offers a large skate park and a rock climbing structure…read more(bring your own equipment). There's also a little walking trail and a pond that's pretty nice. It's a good choice for any age to get your skate/climb on!

Great place for kids that are into rock climbing or wall climbing like my son. I couldn't get him…read moreoff the smaller rock, he had so much fun. I could tell the skate park portion was definitely not designed by so eone who actually skateboards. The loop thing they have looks cool but it's definitely not realistic. When skate parks are designed they should really get input from skaters so that it's functional. Minimal parking on a busy intersection but if you come at the right time I'm sure you'll find a spot!

Great space to climb for anyone. Bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing available. They even have…read moreautobelays. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Lots of space for spectating and hanging out. Lockers in bathrooms and outside of bathrooms to keep your stuff secure. No need to bring your own lock. You can program a passcode into these. Parking is generally easy.

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.

We did the five punch pass. It's a great gym and they really helped us get started for my 9 year…read moreold. It's expensive and I wish they had more purchasing options.

First of all, amazing location! I live in Seattle and I wanted to change things a little bit so…read moredecided to take the ferry and do something new for both me and my sister (since she's visiting) and it was TOTALLY WORTH IT! Upon or arrival there we found a very clean, spacious and fun gym. Shoutout to Tim who helped us throughout our first time climbing and just everything in general! We had tons of fun! I would definitely recommend this place.

One month in to the new Summit Everett so it's time for a review!…read more First off I'd like to say that I am very happy Summit Everett is here and I'll be continuing my membership with them for the foreseeable future. Opening a rock gym in downtown Everett is not an easy venture and it's very cool that it exists. The facility is very nice. It is clean, well lit, in good order and with 24hr access it's got all the right stuff to make a gym attractive. Whether you are climbing or using the regular weights and treadmill its a very good space. Since their move they transitioned to just bouldering from both bouldering and top rope and I think this was a good move. It makes the walls in the gym more accessible to everyone and can introduce more people to climbing. I won't call bouldering an intro to top rope like some folks but it is easier to get into and I think this switch was the right move. So what could be improved? A quick note about me so you can tell where I'm coming from. I'm at Summit for the rock walls and haven't used the weights or tread mills. I'm a climber since I was young and have an ankle handicap since birth. This means I'm about a 5.12-/v5 climber and won't excel too much beyond that. Including Summit Everett I have climbed four gyms in the PNW both bouldering and ropes and those skill levels are pretty consistent. At Summit I cap at a v4, somewhere between their yellow and blue bands. Summit sets hard. This makes it a very difficult place for beginners. The Vermin scale has a lot of wiggle room so it isn't that they aren't setting according to scale it's that within the scale they set about as hard as they can. You will not find a VB route here. If you are coming from anywhere else in the area kick your climbing level down a notch. My experience is that Summit is also largely a test of physical prowess. Technique and problems solving are not as stressed. The routes meet their difficulty level based on whether you have the strength for a dynamic movement, can grip a hold, or have the reach to progress. I have yet to fail to complete a route at because I didn't think through it correctly or didn't have the technique. These challenges are as important to a skilled climber as the raw physical. Lastly, more wall space. The more options to climb the better. The weekly updates are good but more options would be awesome. This is a big ask for the recently reopened gym so I realize this likely isn't something that can be quickly fixed but I wanted to put it out there because I think it would be very beneficial. Overall, I'm very happy that. Summit Everett is here and I'm looking forward to my time there and seeing the gym grow! Thank you Summit!

I started coming to Summit in Jan 2021 only as a way to get some exercise, that damn quarantine 20…read morehit me hard. I honestly didn't expect to love it. In 6 months I have seen improvement and find myself doing things that I thought would take me years to learn. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, if you ever have a question they're more than happy to help. I also didn't expect my child to love it. Kids can be fickle when it comes to their interest but after one round of classes my 6 year old is getting over her fear of heights and has more noticeable self confidence when it comes to climbs. Tl:dr Friendly staff, great climbs, fairly inexpensive, and great for families. The bad reviews are not an accurate representation of what we have experienced in the almost 7 months we have been coming to Summit.

This is the best moderate alpine rock route in Washington…read more It's in what is probably the most beautiful natural area of Washington. So, why is it not more well-known? More often climbed? It's in the Enchantments, with a long approach. This is a permit-only area and it's infamously hard to get permits. The granite is incredible, the mountain goats plentiful. Put in for a permit, cross your fingers, and have fun!