The Seattle area offers climbing opportunities for seasoned climbers and non climbers alike. Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that has risen in popularity in recent years, and the greater Seattle area has numerous climbing facilities open to climbers of all abilities.

Real or artificial rock, rock climbing offers a unique way to stay healthy. With winter soon approaching, climbers move to indoor gyms, something Seattle offers in surplus. 

“We designed our walls to accommodate people of all backgrounds, and employ routesetters who are at top of their craft, to ensure that there will  always be fresh, exciting routes to come back for,” according to the Momentum Indoor Climbing website.

Momentum Indoor Climbing, in SODO, is an invigorating climbing gym located in south Seattle, they offer 20,000 square feet of climbing facilities, as well as weight lifting, cardio and yoga facilities. 

The gym offers personal and group bouldering instruction, as well as yoga classes  with discounts for members, and numerous youth programs. Day rates start at $25, and the gym includes a $39 two week trial for all prospective members. 

Seattle Bouldering Project has three locations in Seattle: Fremont, Upper Walls and Poplar. They offer climbing, yoga, and fitness classes at their Fremont and Poplar locations. Day passes start at $15, and the gym offers monthly memberships with both student and young adult discounted passes.

Seattle Bouldering Project also offers student Sundays in October and November this year. According to their website, “We want a fun and accessible option for students to try out our spaces, celebrate climbing and movement, and connect with each other.” Hurry, the student passes end Nov. 15, and cost $15.

Edgeworks climbing has three locations located throughout the Puget Sound: Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue. This in total equates to roughly 56,000 square feet of climbing walls. All locations offer both bouldering and rope climbing, as well as fitness rooms, equipment and yoga studios. 

“We find value in expanding our knowledge and experience as climbers beyond the focus of one discipline or another,” according to Edgeworks, has a vast array of climbing classes and clinics available to their members throughout the year.  Classes are offered for indoor climbing in both group and individual settings, as well as a complete youth program and climbing team.  

Edgeworks also offers a variety of outdoor, avalanche, alpine and winter climbing courses, with discounted prices for members. Membership includes a start up of $50, and the gym offers monthly discounts for students, families and veterans. Day passes start at $18. 

“Family owned, Community focused” is the slogan for Half Moon Bouldering located in North Seattle, which dedicates their gym to being a locally owned and operated gym.

They offer group introduction, technique, and yoga lessons, as well as private lessons. Half Moon also offers youth classes and programs for kids ages 6-14.  Day passes start at $20, and monthly passes cost $80, but the gym offers a young adult discount of $70 a month. 

“A bouldering gym meant to serve climbers. No matter how hard we climb we always try hard,” states Uplift Climbing’s website. Uplift Climbing is a 7,300 square foot bouldering facility located in Shoreline. They offer group classes in bouldering and yoga, as well as private instruction. Day passes are $22, and monthly memberships cost $85. The gym has discounts for both students and youth. They also rent out equipment for outdoor bouldering.

Climbing gyms support inclusive communities, accessible to climbers of all abilities. With a variety of climbing gyms located in Seattle and surrounding areas, the activity continues to gain popularity as it promotes physical and mental wellbeing.