Edgeworks Climbing Bellevue - Bellevue (WA)

1 /5 Olivia Clare: been a member for six months now. Almost every time we would see someone climbing with outside shoes or children wearing the rental climbing shoes into the toilet. The staff said it’s not against any rules to wear outside shoes. but it is very uncomfortable knowing the routes are climbed with shoes that could very well been touching the toilet floor. Plus this gym does not offer rental shoes for free even for gym members, while that is not an issue for regular climbers, it is probably one important factor they tolerate people climbing without climbing shoes. All in all very disappointed and would consider switching to SBP even it is further

5 /5 Amy Swanson: Edgeworks is wonderful. I primarily climb at the Bellevue location but also frequent the Tacoma location when I am in the area. The staff is warm, genuine, and incredibly knowledgeable about all things climbing. I feel like this is a second home when I am there! I never feel intimidated as a new-ish climber to ask them questions about gear, technique, or etiquette. The space is respectful of all levels, ages, and bodies. I took a lead climbing class with Zach and he was knowledgeable and approachable with all class attendees. Shawn, Jacob, Nick F., and Brad are all wonderful humans to have there on staff. They offer fitness classes and have a top-notch lifting space (I say this as a fitness professional). They also take safety and cleanliness seriously; they dont joke around about belay safety so do not think you can come in a slack off--they have staff circulating and watching closely which is what we want for safe climbing spaces. They also walk the walk--I have not only seen employees climbing inside, but outside in local crags and in Vantage. They also know about Smith and other areas. I take my 5 year old daughter. Though they do not have a kids area there are PLENTY of 5.5s for her to explore and we never feel like shes unwelcome, in fact, she loves the staff and snacks in the pro-shop. I am pretty strict on the safety with my daughter and I have heard staff correct other families. They are on top of it. I love it here and hope to be part of the space for years to come! They make climbing so fun.

5 /5 Marta Stashevska: Love this gym! It’s a great place to hand out with friends with similar interests. Especially when it’s raining. We have been climbing for 2 years now. Every months they put on new routes, it’s sometime fun to climb something you don’t know the grade of. Sauna after the climb is a great addition. There are water stations to refill your bottle, and a working/meeting space if have to finish some online work.

5 /5 Kaskaa: I just started climbing and this gym is really easy going. It is also extremely friendly to beginners and veterans alike. I would say that front desk staff should be more attentive to entering customers, but other than that they are very accommodating once greeted and talking.

4 /5 Daniel Baird: Ive been going here once per week for the last 18 or so months. My group and I are mostly casual roped climbers at around a 5.10+ level. Since we only go once per week there are always new routes to climb meaning we never get bored. The gym has two areas with roped climbing, two areas for bouldering, a small gym with weights and a balcony with some nifty climbing walls that can connect to an app for custom routes. A few sections are dedicated to lead climbing with no top ropes on the routes. They also do yoga / fitness classes most days of the week. Although it is regularly busy on weeknights, Ive never been in a situation where Ive had to wait to climb. The people climbing here are generally cool and Ive never had a bad experience with another climber, although I never leave the roper areas. Ive taken a few classes here and the instructors were great. They know their stuff and are passionate about climbing. As a member, I dont really speak to the other staff much, as I just swipe in when I arrive. A few times when talking to staff they have been a little sarcastic or snarky, which is disappointing as a member who is part of a group that comes here weekly. (Note, my photo was taken on a very quiet Sunday. The weekends are much quieter here!)