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Black Diamond Momentum 3S Product Review Edgeworks Climbing

It's pretty hard to walk 10 feet in this town without finding an REI rockrat that owns their own harness, climbing shoes and an array of carabiners. Here are a few popular rock climbing spots that are fun, safe, affordable and lots of fun to boulder around on til you can't feel your forearms anymore.  

Seattle Bouldering Project - A brightly lit room with padded floors and an open layout with massive walls.  No ropes in this joint, all their walls are designed for bouldering and are safe to climb "off leash".  The SBP also offers more than just climbing, it also has a gym area, locker rooms/showers, yoga classes and other activities that appeal to their outdoorsy audience.  

REI - I first learned to climb at the Redmond REI and quickly became hooked.  The instructors were very friendly and always willing to belay for you at any time for drop ins for a small fee.  My goal was to get strong enough to climb the 65 foot Pinnacle wall at the downtown REI, but I never did make it to their store.  I highly recommend if you have no climbing experience, give it a try at your local REI and they can set you up with basic gear if you get the climbing bug.

Marymoor Park - I grew up only 5 minutes from this wall and once I learned to climb, I visited it often.  On a number of occasions I used to drive up onto the grass (sorry landscapers) and shine my headlights on the wall so my friends and I could climb in the dark.  This all-concrete wall is hard on the hands but offers fun routes and an overhang for those who enjoy a nice inversion every now and again.  

Honorable mentions:

Vertical World

Edgeworks Climbing Inc