Vertical World Seattle

Vertical World Seattle

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Vertical World America’s First Indoor Climbing Gym - EST. 1987 We opened the very first rock climbing gym in America in 1987 on Elliott Ave in Seattle.

Vertical World – America’s First Climbing Gym® provides a unique training facility and specialized programs for youth and adults within our communities. The gym was no more than rocks glued to painted plywood panels. Today, with more advanced facilities, the Vertical World can accommodate a variety of custom group climbing needs, including: birthday parties, school and church groups, corporate events, private parties, and youth camps.

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 05/07/2026

Join Mitch Owens PT for the next installment of the Climber’s Health Series at VW Seattle!

In this workshop, Mitch Owens PT, a climbing injury specialist, will break down the connection between spinal mechanics and upper extremity issues.

You’ll learn practical techniques and exercises to help manage and prevent injury so you can climb with more comfort, strength, and resilience.

Free for members | $5 for non-members

See you at VW Seattle!

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 04/29/2026

Handstand Workshops coming up in May 🤸‍♀️

•Handstand 101• May 9th 12:15 pm
Come learn and play in a fun and support environment! will go through the fundamentals of handstands to help you feel more comfy in your inversions.

•Handstand Conditioning• May 16th, 12:15 PM
This 1-hour helps you turn knowledge into practice. You’ll move through targeted conditioning for wrists, shoulders, core, and glutes, plus drills you can repeat on your own.

Sign up using the link in our bio!

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 04/20/2026

You may have heard some rumors about Uplift lately, so what’s really going on?

As of Sunday, April 26th, Uplift will be joining the Vertical World family. VW members will have full access to Uplift starting that Sunday!

Uplift members can either stay an Uplift only member (with lowered monthly dues) OR they can continue to pay the same dues and have access to Uplift and VW! (Action is required for all Uplift memberships)

Andrew, the founder/owner of Uplift, wrote a letter to the Washington climbing community that you can read here:

https://mailchi.mp/verticalworld/uplift-joins-vertical-world

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 03/17/2026

We’re chugging along next door! The last few bouldering walls are starting to go up 🤙

03/17/2026

How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it🤧🕺

Come by the Seattle gym on March 27th 6-9 PM for a night of climbing to tracks from

Bring your friends, meet new folks, and kick off the weekend with a little dancin 💃

See you then!

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 02/21/2026

That’s a wrap on our first, but certainly not our last, competitive ropes league!
 
Huge thanks to all the climbers who showed up, pushed hard, and made it such a fun series. It came down to the wire, but Team “TBD” pulled ahead at the very end to take the win!
 
And a big thank you to our partners for supporting us each week and hooking up our winners with prizes.
 
See you next season for a bouldering league at a new location 👀

02/17/2026

We asked the setters what they were cooking up for the last day of our Ropes League!

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 02/16/2026

Our youth summer camp registration is open! Sign up for weeklong OR single day summer camps for kids of all ages.

Want to climb outdoors? We got you, too!

Hit up our youth camps page on the website for signups and more info ☀️

02/11/2026

🗣️ CALLING ALL 12s 🗣️

To celebrate along with the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl parade tomorrow, we're giving $12 day passes to anyone dressed in Seahawks gear or colors!

Photos from Vertical World Seattle's post 02/02/2026

Ski PT with Mitch Owen is this Wednesday, February 4th from 5 - 6 PM!

This workout is designed to reduce the chance of injuries and enhance performance specifically for skiing and snowboarding!

FREE for members
$5 for non-members

Sign up through the link on our profile

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2330 W Commodore Way
Seattle, WA
98199

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm