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Seattle Bouldering Project U District

Seattle, Washington, United States

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4.5from 136 reviewsDay pass $30
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Bouldering Project's U District gym, opened in 2024 in the historic University National Bank Building by the University of Washington: two floors of bouldering, an infrared sauna in the old vault, a cold plunge, yoga studio and co-working space.

About

Bouldering in a historic bank

Seattle Bouldering Project U District opened in November 2024 inside the 112-year-old University National Bank Building on University Way, known locally as The Ave, across the street from the U District light rail station and steps from the University of Washington. Bouldering Project redesigned the building as a climbing gym awash with natural light: the 1950s-era ballroom became bouldering terrain, spread over two floors with roughly 7,000 sq ft of climbing, and the 200,000-pound bank vault now holds an infrared sauna for up to 26 people.

Problems are set in colour circuits rather than single V-grades, from yellow (about V0 to V1) up to white (V8 and harder), as the circuit chart on the wall shows.

Facilities

  • Infrared sauna in the original vault, plus a cold plunge
  • Yoga studio with a full class timetable, included with every pass
  • Functional fitness area with free weights and cardio machines
  • Co-working mezzanine overlooking the climbing
  • Gear shop selling climbing shoes, clothing, snacks and drinks, with rental shoes included on a first visit

Classes and community

Climbing courses include the four-session Bouldering 2 for intermediate climbers, and after-school clubs cater for ages 5 to 14. This autumn the gym runs a five-week team Bouldering League with themed Friday league nights. Monthly climb nights with Queer Mountaineers, 1.5 Gen Asians and Rising Roots offer a free first visit, and a monthly Breakfast Club serves pancakes and coffee. Memberships cover all four Seattle gyms and every Bouldering Project gym in the US.

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
$30

- Young adult (14-20): $25

- Youth (13 and under): $20

- 10-visit punch pass: $270 adult, $225 young adult or student, $180 youth (shareable, never expires)

- Shoe and gear rental: $6 (rental shoes are included on a first visit)

- Every pass includes yoga classes, the sauna, cold plunge and co-working seating

- Community climb nights: first-ever visit free, then a $12 day pass including shoes

Membership
$105a month

- $55 activation fee; month to month, cancel any time

- Young adult (14-20): $95 a month; youth (13 and under): $75 a month

- Annual prepaid: $1,155 adult, $1,045 young adult, $715 youth (12 months for the price of 11, no activation fee)

- One month prepaid, no auto-renewal: $125 adult, $105 young adult, $80 youth

- Family plan: secondary adult $105, dependent young adult $75, dependent youth $55 a month

- Limited-time 3-month membership: $219 adult, no activation fee

- Discounted student rates with a valid ID, and income-based Access Memberships

- Valid at all four Seattle gyms and every Bouldering Project gym; freezes cost $10 a month for up to three months

Upcoming events

All 16 events at Seattle Bouldering Project U District

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

  • Workshop

    Dynamic Movement Workshop

    A one-off workshop on climbing dynamically, with warm-ups for fast-twitch movement, drills to refine dynamic moves and feedback from a coach who reached the 2025 Boulderfest final.

  • Social

    Breakfast Club

    A monthly morning social with pancakes fresh off the griddle and coffee, for climbers to hang out before or after a session.

  • Competition

    Fall Bouldering League: Week 3

    $27 per climber

    One of the Friday league nights of U District's five-week team Bouldering League: teams of three score points on fresh weekly sets, with a dress-up theme and raffle entries each week. Each climber buys their own entry; gym entry is extra. Theme: group costume.

  • Social

    Lights Out + Costume Climb

    $12 day pass in costume

    A Halloween climb night with the lights down: come in costume and bring a headlamp if you have one (a few are available to borrow). Day passes are bought at the front desk.

  • Social

    Queer Climb Night with The Queer Mountaineers

    Free first visit, then $12 with shoes

    A monthly climb night with Queer Mountaineers for LGBTQ+ climbers. First-ever visits are free with rental shoes, later visits cost $12 including shoes, and new members skip the activation fee.

Key Features

Food & Drink

  • Snacks

Types of Climbing

  • Bouldering (any)

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio
  • Yoga Studio

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes
  • Multi-day Passes
  • Student Discounts

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Crash Pad Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Lockers
  • Toilets
  • Sauna
  • Workspace

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Kids Classes
  • Yoga Classes
  • Fitness Classes
  • Comp Leagues
  • Private Instruction
  • BIPOC Programs
  • LGBTQ+ Programs

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about Seattle Bouldering Project U District

4.5 out of 5from 136 reviews on Google

“The semi-second-floor area is highly underappreciated. Giving members a spot to relax, study, watch tv, chat with friends, it really adds to the community aspect of Bouldering Project.”

Google review,

“Small, so I'd recommend going early on weekdays if you want to get a good climbing session in. Great deal for memberships, and very trans friendly gym.”

Google review,

“Fun boulder problems, clean facilities, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Small workout area. But the crown jewel is probably the sauna in the original vault - what a cool idea!”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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How climbers have done climbs at Seattle Bouldering Project U District, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

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  • Boulder at U District

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By Bouldering World on YouTube ·

  • Second day of climbing at U District

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By Rocks4Climbs on YouTube ·

  • Red circuit problem

    • Bouldering
    • V0-V2 · Beginner

    By Rocks4Climbs on YouTube ·

  • Black circuit problem

    • Bouldering
    • V4-V6 · Intermediate

    By Frequent Faller on YouTube ·

  • Orange V4 on opening weekend

    • Bouldering
    • V4 · Intermediate

    By Vilente on YouTube ·

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