Vertical World

Climbing Gym

The Redmond Vertical World is the Eastside's ultimate Rock Climbing and Family Fun destination.

Vertical World – America’s First Climbing Gym provides a unique training facility and specialized programs for youth and adults within our communities.

We opened the very first rock climbing gym in America in 1987 on Elliott Ave in Seattle. The gym was no more than rocks glued to painted plywood panels. Today, with more advanced facilities, Vertical World accommodates a variety of offerings beyond just programs to learn how to rock climb, but performance and educational programs in fitness, yoga, and custom group events including birthday parties, school or church groups, corporate events, private parties, and youth camps.

Vertical World currently has two gyms in Washington, with a third to open late 2016: Seattle, Redmond, and Lynnwood, respectively. Please contact your local gym to check out the facilities, classes, programs, events or to book a party or corporate event. Read more

9 recommendations

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    Facebook Verified

    Vertical World is the best climbing gym I have had the pleasure of being a member at. They set consistently quality routes, have a super tall lead wall, and host numerous community activities. They do a great job of giving back to the community and have a wide variety of activities in house (free yoga, full gym, foam rollers, etc). Fantastic staff are just the cherry on top. Can't recommend this gym enough. Much love.

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    Facebook Verified

    Beautiful space, tall walls, routes are always interesting. This place is big enough that even when it's crowded there's plenty of room to climb.

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    Google Verified

    Vertical World is a clean, safe and fun gym. Staff is friendly and always happy to help with anything! Their rope climbing is the best in Seattle and is always a good time.

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    Google Verified

    With great bouldering and a unique lead cave with some pretty aggressive overhanging routes, Vertical World Redmond gives climbers an opportunity to practice a myriad of skills and really compliments the Seattle Gym and rounds out the whole Vertical World experience!

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    Google Verified

    America's First Climbing Gym is pretty hard to beat. With some of the highest walls (50ft lead roof) and most creative route setters in the Puget Sound area, Vertical World Seattle is already a winner. Add in fitness and conditioning classes and a workout area with a view and you've got the top gym in the greater Seattle area!

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    Facebook Verified

    Fantastic staff that is always ready to help. Large facilities with a great mix of top-rope and lead climbing. Limited bouldering section available as well.

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    Google Verified

    This is not just climbing gym. This is place to meet local climbers, place where kids and adults go to new climbing level. Staff really friendly .

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    LinkedIn Verified

    Great rock climbing! They value quality climbing over everything else. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Facebook Verified

    Laid back gym with good setters with many styles and difficulties. It is a small gym, but it is inexpensive and a great place to climb.