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