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Vertical World Seattle

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Vertical World Seattle holds the distinction of being America's first indoor climbing gym, founded in 1987 in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood. The facility offers top-rope, lead, and bouldering walls with diverse route setting, youth programs, clinics, and rental gear. A historic institution that helped define the indoor climbing gym as a category.
  • America's first indoor climbing gym, established in 1987
  • Top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering for all levels
  • Diverse route setting updated regularly by experienced setters
  • Youth climbing team and after-school programs
  • Rental gear, lessons, and intro clinics for beginners
  • Conveniently located in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood

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Operator details

Price Range
$$
Best Season
Year-round
Disciplines
Bouldering, Sport
Walls
Bouldering, Lead walls

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4.6on Google, 616 reviews
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