★ 5

Fun power and slab climbing, different wall angles, training boards, and friendly staff and community(: this is the best gym in Seattle. I went to all of them

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★ 5

This is a one of a kind climbing gym. The routes, staff, and community is amazing.

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★ 5

Google asked me to update a second time. Still good. Community good. Climbs good.

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★ 5

Best gym in Seattle! An overall amazing experience, from the friendly staff to the thoughtful setting and top-notch facility. The boulders are fun, creative, and well-suited for climbers of all sizes (I’m a shorty and loved it!). The general manager is super helpful, and the crew of setters and staff are knowledgeable, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. We felt right at home, and the extra workout equipment was a great bonus with everything you could need for a full session. Highly recommend!

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★ 3

The setting was pretty good and the weight area was great. Maybe 85% of the gym was set for a comp which meant there were only ~10 problems that were actually graded.

Staff was somewhat friendly. The showers were pretty gross (lots of hair, and moldy curtains) and neither of the shower rooms seemed to actually lock.

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★ 5

My favorite climbing gym! I like that the update the routes weekly, I noticed some gyms leave the same ones for months

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★ 5

Don’t let the small size fool you. This gym is packed with great climbs. The staff is super friendly and routes are changed often so there is always a new challenge. My favorite thing about the gym is the community surrounding it. I have made more friends at this gym than any other. Give it a try!

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★ 4

Overall this is a really nice gym and local community. If you’re serious about climbing or you want to join a dedicated climbing group, this is definitely a good place for you.

I do, however, feel like this gym is not a great place for beginners. I consider myself a very casual climber, though I still have many years of experience. When I came here to get back into the sport, I felt very pressured by staff and other climbers. On day 1 of my class, coaches made it clear they wanted people to work towards being competition ready. Multiple times when I would be minding my own business on a route, I would have people giving me tips or telling me the correct way to climb.

If you’re a beginner or a casual climber who just wants to get up on the wall and have fun, I honestly can’t say this is the gym for that. And that’s okay, it seems like Uplift is really trying to build a brand as a competitive gym. Just be aware of this before signing up.

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★ 5

Relatively clean, super friendly staff, awesome boulders with clearly psyched competent and creative route setters. What more can you ask for?

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★ 5

Their routes are challenging and they have a higher reset rate than any other gym I’ve been to- routes are different everytime I visit. It’s a smaller gym but they maximize wall space and provide for climbers of all levels, although this gym is more difficult than others in the area so prepare to be sore the next day.

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★ 5

Been going here since the second day that opened. This place is top tier

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★ 5

great setting, hard climbs and great merch (:

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★ 5

Had an awesome experience doing the beginner bouldering class!

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★ 5

Our children enjoy climbing here!

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★ 5

Best routesetting around, great staff, climber focused, no circuit (which means no fluff grades) and also incredibly clean. Kind and supportive community.

If someone wanted to improve at bouldering, either via classes or just by doing the darn thing- I'd send them here over any other gym in the area.

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★ 5

This gym is quite small but might have the same amount, if not more, mid-level fun boulder problems than other, bigger gyms. Most people climb in the v4-7, and those are the most common grades here. The setting is very dense on the overhung side as well, great spraywall potential. The grades are mostly on the softer side, pretty typical.

They have 2 system boards. To the owner: your 2024 moonboard set and the tension board 2 are huge selling points, please include that on the gym website, as well as the google maps page!

They have a weights area with hang boards and pull up bars, as well as benches. For climbing specific weighted training, the facilities could not be any better.

They have a yoga spot/loft upstairs with couches and a ping pong table.

The handwashing station by the gym area is genius by the way.

I also really appreciate that this place doesn’t have an initiation fee, and we signed up with the 2 weeks free promo, so that’s fantastic.

We came on Sunday, and it was practically empty, only 4 parties in the whole place at a time. There was no loud cringe music and it felt quite chill. I will see about weekday nights this week and update this section of the post.
Update: some weekday nights it gets busy, but not crowded. Most people tend to be polite and take turns at the walls. No issues here!

All in all, this place is well thought out and made for members, unlike some other gyms that focus resources on their climbing teams.

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★ 5

so many rock to climb yet so little time on this earth to do so

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★ 5

Great climbing and super friendly staff!! Would recommend 👌 only thing i missed a little was a slab wall

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★ 4

Brought my kids there but most of the stuff there were designed for adults, and not so much for kids. I think my kids still had fun despite the tough climbs, but if I were to choose a gym, it would be something more kids and beginners friendly.

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★ 5

I started climbing for the first time at this gym a couple of weeks ago, all the staff and members are so helpful and welcoming. Can't recommend this place enough!

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★ 5

hands down sickest gym on the west coast

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★ 5

Uplift is an incredible family-owned gym and an excellent addition to Shoreline. It's intimate and the community is top notch. They have tons of events and classes and comps that keep it fun! The setters and staff are the best!

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★ 5

Clean facility with weights and good overhang problems. Love it when these gyms have sinks outside of their restroom to get chalk off quickly.

Kailas at the front desk was helpful and welcoming bright and early on the weekend!!

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★ 5

Beautiful walls and a nice variety of angles. I'll definitely be coming back!

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★ 4

pretty cool spot and dope that it’s independently owned. enjoyed the saturation and utilization of a (quite small) space! was impressed to see a moonboard. would’ve bought a tee but their was a serious lack of size choices, which is unfortunate bc the tees were 🤌

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★ 3

good gym. I got 10 pass punch card and I can say that I used it happily. Got a bit into climbing unfortunately I always got a not such a nice experience with the staff, never found it such a welcoming place. But It seems like some people like em some dont. So maybe I was the awkward one. Either way this just made me feel like not really coming back after that card expired. But do gotta say the gym is fun to use and the rotation on the walls are consistent enough to always make it fun to use and challenge yourself.

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★ 5

Awesome gym that packs a lot into the space they have! Great vibes and the community is super friendly. Highly recommend if you’re looking to pull on some cool problems in a nice atmosphere.

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★ 5

Lovely space. Great setting, great atmosphere. Everything you need for a good climbing session. No strong feet smell.

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★ 5

A truly great gym. When I moved to the area from further South in Seattle I had some reservations to start here because the gym was smaller than my previous gym. That being said, they turn over setting SO fast in this gym and set densely enough that there is always something to be working on. I go 2-3 times a week and still can't keep up at times. It's also a gym that is intentionally set up for folks who want to train and improve their climbing with the weight area and boards and has plenty of classes to help you break through plateaus. So when it comes to the climbing experience, it is a 5/5

It's also though a 5/5 when it comes to community. I have only been here a few months and already feel way more connected to the setters and front desk folks than my old gym. I even have met and know the owner which really makes it feel like a approachable community that is in it for the right reasons and I have had several really positive interactions with other climbers just working on stuff together.

Overall, it's a great gym and community and I'm glad I found it!

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★ 5

Uplift is AWESOME! The grades are a bit stout so be sure to try hard. The community is awesome and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful

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★ 1

The space is extremely small, especially compared to other climbing gyms in Seattle. And the price of $25 for a day pass is absolutely not worth the tiny climbing walls

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★ 4

This was a great gym and I had a great experience, but I would not say this is a beginner gym. It seems like it’s really built and loved by people who have been Climbing for a while. I don’t want to trash on the gym because it is a great place, However, I wouldn’t start your Climbing journey here. I would work your way up at the Seattle bouldering project or other gyms, then start coming to this.

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★ 5

This is a great gym focusing on bouldering. It is often quiet which is great considering some of the bigger gyms are so crowded. Great people and owner.

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The gym is VERY small. Getting there, we see that just about 25% of the gym is under some revision/repair with part of the foam being uncovered/repaired and the other walls being reset. Okay, fine-- just here for a single session, we can make-do.
The guy at the counter is nice enough and admits that we can't really climb much of the gym at all.
Proceeds to charge us full-price admission for a day-pass.
They have a discounted rate on their website-- dunno why it didn't occur to him to charge us that instead of the full price ($22 discounted to $15 if he had).
If we had had other options nearby, we would have assuredly chosen those instead.

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★ 5

Uplift Climbing truly exceeded my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the staff's friendliness and warmth set the tone for a fantastic climbing experience. What struck me the most was the inclusive and friendly atmosphere among both staff and fellow climbers. It's a community where everyone supports each other, making it a great place for beginners and experienced climbers alike.

The courses here are not only diverse but also provide a good challenge for climbers at all levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to push your limits, Uplift Climbing has something to offer. Staff are knowledgeable and always ready to provide guidance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. They’ve got all the equipment and gears you need! Special thanks to Minnie!!

If you're into indoor climbing and want to be part of a community that's as welcoming as it is challenging, I highly recommend Uplift Climbing. It's a five-star experience all around! ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐

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★ 5

Best/hardest bouldering gym around, definitely not for punters. Nice staff and good music!

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★ 5

My partner and I took intro to bouldering and had a very fun Saturday afternoon. The instructions were very clear and the value of the lesson was great since it also includes a week of climbing and shoes. Love that it has weights and a pull-up bar/rings so you can really get a full body workout. The gym was very clean. We would definitely buy the punch passes or day passes in the future and invite friends.

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★ 5

Community! A neat place to train or boulder. The sinks in the training area for hand washing are the BEST! The route setting is quite clever and I always learn something new. Cool cats 🐯

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★ 5

I can't believe it took so long for me to check this place out. Finally had a chance to visit during their Downgrade climbing competition! The community and atmosphere were a blast and I really enjoyed the competition problems.

In terms of layout the gym isn't super large, probably the smallest of the bouldering gyms in the area. The density of climbs wasn't super high but this was during a comp so I presume they fill out much more afterwards. Walls are mostly vertical or various degrees of overhanging. No cave climbing though unfortunately. That said they have a moonboard which is always an A+ in my book!

There is also a workout area with weights, exercise equipment and hangboards.

Overall at least for the competition I really enjoyed the setting which was challenging in multiple different styles and I loved the communal atmosphere compared to some.of the bigger gyms around here.

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Great community

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★ 5

I met Andrew and Caroline at exit 38 today. Both nice people and really good climbers! I told them opening a gym takes more guts then climbing does. I hope the climbing community will support their gym as it helps to grow the climbing community. 💪

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★ 5

Fun climbs. Great vibe.

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★ 5

Great route setting for those looking for a gym that translates well outdoors.

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★ 5

Fantastic bouldering gym. The staff is great at providing encouragement and pointers on how to climb better. The problems are reset on a regular schedule, keeping things fresh. They make bouldering accessible fot our whole family.

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★ 5

My son and I enjoy climbing at this gym.
Packs a lot of fun and challenging routes in their space. Love the chill atmosphere and friendly staff.

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★ 5

Absolutely fantastic gym focused on equipping you as the customer with everything you need to improve as a climber while creating an atmosphere that makes it fun.

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★ 5

Great place to go bouldering. They also have an adjustable tension board and the 2016 moonboard. A small, friendly location with a variety of climbs.

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★ 4

Nice little gym that was not too crowded. You should know if you go here though that it is really quite small, and so there are limited routes for beginners. I am only really good enough to consider the lesser sloped walls, which have a handful of V0-V2s, and I had to share that limited space with other climbers doing other routes. Everyone was nice about it though. My nephew, who is more of a beginner than me, really only had three or so routes he could do, but still said it's the most fun he's had in awhile.

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★ 5

We finally ended up with a family membership here 🙌! It's a great environment. Everyone is focused on improving themselves and their own process that, no matter what, your level - there is a place for you! The kids love going, and its hours are very flexible!

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★ 5

Super fun place to boulder and get stronger.

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★ 5

Little gem of a climbing gym. Packs a lot into a small space yet never feels crowded. Everyone there is always super encouraging and courteous. Great place to get stronger and become a better climber.

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★ 5

This gym boasts (2) moonboards, both compound dynamic and technical static routes regularly updated, multiple hangboards with all the necessary accoutrements for climbing progression, upstairs space for stretching, bouldering classes for the new and advanced, with a gym owner and staff involved in the climbing community which by the way are really nice people (if you're the type to talk during climbing).

You will become a better climber if your goal is to advance in grades regardless of the gym you attend. However, attending here will get you there faster. It really is the perfect climbing gym barring location for people.

BUT LET'S ALSO ADDRESS LOCATION WHILE WE'RE AT IT. YOU HAVE A BREWERY AND HELLA GOOD TERRIYAKI ON THE SAME LOT. THIS PLACE LITERALLY DROPPED FROM CLIMBING HEAVEN. ALL CAPS REVIEW IS DESERVED.

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★ 5

Gym’s nice. The best thing is that the mens bathroom door gently sneezes when it closes.

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★ 5

Great gym, loved the setting. Friendly staff

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★ 5

Best climbing gym in Seattle! Great setting and cool people.

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★ 5

Really nice climbing gym. It's a little on the smaller side, but I think it makes up for it with the variety and challenge of the climbs. I'll definitely be back

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★ 4

Nice open space. Short but very wide climbing walls

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★ 5

Small gym but I experienced a fun setting, friendly staff, and great community during my visit. I really felt like routes were set with a purpose of making people better/stronger climbers. Definitely check it out sometime!

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Very expensive with few routes. It’s clean and has high quality materials, people are nice, but the value is low.

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★ 4

Good gym, good routes and good location for me. I heard from others that it is a gym that focuses on serious climbers. With that in mind, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of attention to safety. I started climbing a problem and a gym climbing instructor apparently sent one of his students to climb right underneath me. I was on the white problem in the photo and my recollection was that I started my problem with no one else working on problems near me. Then, as I was going for the finish, I saw a guy on the red problem, which was directly below me. I told the front desk staff who was apologetic. I don’t think anyone who is so reckless should be teaching a climbing class. Climbing is dangerous already and ignoring the most basic safety rules while teaching a class in my mind is really not acceptable. I hope the gym could make sure the staff takes safety precaution seriously as people can be injured. Allowing street shoes also appears to be somewhat unsafe for climbers but that is less of an issue comparing to deliberately putting a climbing student in danger.

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★ 5

Small but super fun gym. A bit cold in the winter.

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★ 5

Not a big climbing gym but uses the space really well. The climbs are really interesting especially the roof.

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★ 5

Having cycled through the majority of the climbing gyms in the Seattle area this one is only a 5-minute drive from my house which is great. No traffic or anything, although it's definitely the smallest out of all of the gyms. I have been to the route setting is excellent. There's always a sense of progression between the different difficulties instead of doing an easy V3 compared to the previous V2 etc. Etc. That I've seen at some other gyms.

Because of the small size you get to interact with the staff much more closely. I've spoken with Andrew a couple of times and he has given me some great pointers on tackling a problem that I was working on for the past 3 days.

If you have a chance to stop by, I highly suggest you do.

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Not the biggest gym, but has a nice neighborhood vibe when you start to see familiar faces and random people cheer each other on. Routes have good diversity. Also two lovely squat racks for leg day!

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★ 5

Uplift is pretty awesome imo! Great facility, friendly and welcoming staff. Looking for a dedicated place to train, get strong, and move better and climb harder? And do so in a well-equipped setting with like-minded climbers focused on improving? Then this is your gym!

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Really awesome climbing gym, everyone who works there is friendly and knowledgeable.

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★ 5

AMAZING Climbing gym. Great route setup for small space. But it is space filled with energy, positivity and go-get-your-next! I have been to other big climbing gyms and still hold punch cards to many of them but by far Uplift is my favorite. I also did climbing technique series at other places and at Uplift. The Boulder Better series was phenomenal. Corey is a great instructor, customizes the training by a lot. I would highly recommend their Boulder Better if you are new at climbing. Jon and Andrew are great too. They greet you with pleasure and help you with all questions. All the staff is friendly, punctual and professional. As other reviewers pointed it can get crowded quickly but keep at it, stay focused and you'll start loving it at Uplift.

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Perfect!

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★ 5

Awesome bouldering gym! The setting is some of the best I’ve found in the city, and we checked out quite a few gyms before we decided on uplift. I also really like how they clearly have a vert wall, 30 degree wall, 45 degree wall etc. Great lifting area too with everything you could need to also get in your strength training (two squat racks). Super friendly staff to top it off. They also have two systems board (moon and tension). Five stars! Just wish they had a Kilter board as training too much on moon and tension tends to irritate my finger tendons.

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★ 5

Uplift Climbing is great! They have ever changing series of climbing walls for everyone, as well as classes for beginning and intermediate climbers, so don't let your inexperienced stop you from going! The staff is all really great, they're friendly helpful feelings I found very willing to take time to explain things to me. I can't recommend this enough for a fun and constantly changing workout!

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★ 5

Really enjoy climbing here! I'm just getting back to climbing after a year, and the variety of routes is great. Small gym, but if you're doing just bouldering, this is a great place to go. Staff is super friendly as well, and very helpful!

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This is a great place to climb. Honestly it's too expensive though. I would sign up for membership if they had 3 month or 6 month membership deals, monthly is not really worth it...
After a year that's nearly $1,000 at the monthly rate... I only make 25k annually, haha!

Please sweeten your deals! Summit Everett, for instance, offers a 3 person family deal at $125 per month. Good business strats to drop the price over extent of membership & quantity of persons.

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★ 5

Lovely and personable owner, and staff. Solid route setting. Good vibes all around

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★ 5

Really great bouldering gym! Fair prices ($20 for a day pass) and very knowledgeable staff. Good for newbies to get some training and experts to hone their skills. Every week, part of the climbing walls are taken down, cleaned, and put back up in a new arrangement, so there's always something new and interesting to try there.

This was my first time trying bouldering in over a decade, and I had a lot of fun trying the V0 and V1 routes. The owner gave some excellent pointers, and I feel like I actually improved after only an hour of time there. I'm eager to go back and get some more practice in!

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Amazing gym, amazing staff. A++ all around. Go here, you will not regret it!

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★ 5

Best Bouldering gym I’ve been to on the west coast. Super fun staff, good crowds and great sets.

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★ 5

As many other reviews call out, the gym is on the smaller side but it's so much closer than any other climbing gym. The day pass pricing is comparable to similar gyms. The environment is great, the staff were friendly and helpful. Looking forward to building up some post-pandemic calluses here.

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Great place to start getting into climbing.

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Wonderful gym for those looking to level up their climbing! They have an adjustable tension board, 2016 moonboard, a dense set of moderate+ climbs, and a great wall layout. Love their friendly staff and how easy it is to get a reservation day-of.

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★ 5

This gym is amazing. Friendly staff and welcoming community. An amazing resource for Seattle!

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★ 5

Great gym! Climber owned and operated. Wonderful setting and training amenities

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★ 5

Loved it, great routes in a nice open space and friendly people. Just the right size for actually meeting people!

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★ 5

Fantastic gym, it's really nice to finally have a space on the north end. Great setting, lovely space.

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★ 5

My favorite gym in Seattle

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★ 5

My girlfriend and I had an amazing date day here. The staff was super friendly and helpful, they were able to answer any questions we had. The climbing is TOP NOTCH and great for all levels. I climb v0-v3 and had an awesome time, while my girlfriend said she was really hooked by the v7’s and up. We also really loved the feel of a smaller gym and not one one those super sized mega gyms, where you’re just another customer. They really Make you feel welcome! Not only is the climbing five star, but the environment is as well. If we lived in the Seattle area, we would definitely be members. It’s worth the drive for a fun date day. Thanks Andrew for an awesome time!

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★ 4

Very small gym in comparison to the larger SBP and Stone gardens. Makes it nice and intimate, and the plus is that there can never be a ton of climbers. Strictly bouldering, which is fine for me since bothering with a harness is cumbersome. The owner (Andrew) greeted me and was very kind and cheery. Would definitely reccomend and it's far more accessible to those in the north

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★ 5

Awesome gym with great setting! The gym itself is on the smaller side but the walls and route setting definitely makes up for it. The fact that there's a moonboard and tension board is a huge plus! I would highly recommend and will be coming back.

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★ 5

Great new bouldering gym. Walls range from nearly vertical to steep overhang. Tension board and Moon board for training. Very open and covid-19 safe.

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★ 5

Passionate team, good angels, nice setting, welcome to all.

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Love this place!

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Excellent opening set. This is going to be an amazing gym to get strong in.

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