Climbing Classes at Seattle REI

• Hours
• Monday: 10 am - 6 pm
• 6:15 - 8:50 pm Adult Climbing Classes
• Tuesday: Closed. Reserved for group use.
• For more information call (206) 223-1944.
• Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
• Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm
• Friday: 10 am - 9 pm
• Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
• Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
• Sunday: 5:30 -7:00 pm Kids' Climbing Classes

(For complete Class Schedules scroll down page.)

Note: Advance reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by phone or in person. All reservations are prepaid. The Climbing Pinnacle at our Seattle store is closed during sales and certain special events. Please contact the store to confirm.

Rules and Fees

All climbers must complete and turn in an REI release of liability form prior to climbing. Minors (18 and under) must have this form signed by their legal guardian. (Notes, phone calls or altered REI forms are not acceptable.) Download the liability waiver. PDF (44k)

The first climb is for REI members and immediate family members is $5 + tax per person / per climb. For non-members, the first climb is $20 per person / per climb.

Join the REI Co-op at Seattle REI and receive a coupon for 1 FREE climb at the Seattle REI Pinnacle.

Group Rentals:

Tuesdays: 10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 3-5 pm, 5-7 pm, 7-9 pm

• You may make a reservation up to 12 months in advance. A 50% deposit is required at time of reservation.
• Your 2-hour reserved time includes a safety talk and fitting each climber with shoes and a harness. Actual climbing time varies. Any climber who misses the safety talk will not be allowed to climb.
• A maximum of 18 climbers is permitted during each 2-hour group session.
• Pinnacle Safety rules also apply to groups.

• Group Prices:
• Corporate Rate: $300 + tax per 2-hour session
• Nonprofit Rate: $150 + tax per 2-hour session
• Please call (206) 223-1944 for more information.

Pinnacle Rules:

• Pinnacle climbs are on a reserved basis. You may reserve by phone or in person. All reservations are prepaid.
• All climbers must complete and turn in an REI release of liability form prior to climbing. Minors (18 and under) must have this form signed by their legal guardian. (Notes, phone calls or altered REI forms are not acceptable.) Download the liability waiver. PDF (44k)
• Children under the age of 10 must have their legal guardian present in the Pinnacle area during their climb. Children less than 4 feet tall are not permitted to climb.
• Unless climbing, please stay on the paved pathway. Please remain quiet in this area so belayers and climbers can communicate with each other. Cameras are permitted.
• Only REI certified safety officers are permitted to belay or to adjust ropes, belay device anchors, hand/footholds, and climbing routes.
• No loose chalk or chalk balls are permitted. REI supplies resin balls.
• REI supplies shoes and harnesses for all climbers. Personal equipment may be used only with the approval of and REI certified safety officer.
• Please pay for all merchandise before entering the Pinnacle area.
• REI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• All climbers, observers and other guests must act responsibly. Legal guardians must monitor their children in the Pinnacle area. If you would like to change or cancel your reservation please call (206) 223-1944 ext. 4086. (A minimum of one hour advance notice is required.)

Class Descriptions

• Climbing 101: Introduction to Indoor Climbing
• This class gives you a basic understanding of climbing and belaying in an indoor environment. Topics include equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety procedures.
• Price: REI Members $25

• Women's 101: Introduction to Climbing for Women
• This women-only class gives you a basic understanding of climbing and belaying in an indoor environment. Topics include women-specific equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety procedures.
• Price: REI Members $25

• Climbing 201: Improving Climbing Technique
• This class teaches climbing with better technique. We will focus on foot positioning, different grip types, conserving energy and moving efficiently. Come hone your technique with help from our skilled instructors.
• Price: REI Members $25

• Kids' Climb
• This is a fun environment for kids to be introduced to rock climbing. Class covers general climbing, safety and practice.
• Price: REI Members $15

• Class Times:
• Adult (ages 14 and up) classes are held on Mondays:
• Sign-in and gear fitting: 6:15pm
• Class: 6:30 - 8:50 pm
• Kids' Climb (ages 8-14) class is held on Sundays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

• Waiver Requirement:
• Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian's signature on an REI Release of Liability waiver form. Download the liability waiver PDF (44k) or pick one up at the Pinnacle reservation counter. All Pinnacle rules apply.

• Equipment
• REI supplies all needed gear.

Call REI Pinnacle reservations at (206) 223-1944 ext. 4086. All reservations are prepaid.

Cancellation:

You may reschedule a climbing class three days or more before the date of your class. You must cancel seven days or more before the date of your class to receive a full refund. If you would like to change or cancel your reservation please call us at (206) 223-1944 ext. 4086.

Climbing classes 2008

• • January 2008
  • Jan. 7Women's 101
  • Jan. 21Climbing 101
  • Jan. 28Climbing 201
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  • February 2008
  • Feb. 4Women's 101
  • Feb. 11Climbing 101
  • Feb. 25Climbing 201
  • March 2008
  • March 3Women's 101
  • March 10Climbing 101
  • March 17Climbing 201
  • March 31Women's 101
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  • April 2008
  • April 7Women's 101
  • April 14Climbing 101
  • April 21Climbing 201
  • April 28Climbing 101
  • May 2008
  • May 5Climbing 101
  • May 12Climbing 201
  • May 19Climbing 101
  • June 2008
  • June 2Climbing 101
  • June 9Climbing 201
  • June 16Climbing 101
  • June 23Women's 101
  • June 30Climbing 201
  • July 2008
  • July 7Climbing 101
  • July 14Climbing 201
  • July 21Climbing 101
  • July 28Women's 101

• • August 2008
  • Aug. 4Climbing 201
  • Aug. 11Climbing 101
  • Aug. 18Women's 101
  • Aug. 25Climbing 101
  • September 2008
  • Sept. 8Climbing 201
  • Sept. 15Climbing 101
  • Sept. 22Women's 101
  • Sept. 29Climbing 201
  • October 2008
  • Oct. 6Climbing 201
  • Oct. 13Climbing 101
  • Oct. 20Women's 101
  • Oct. 27Climbing 101
  • November 2008
  • Nov. 3Climbing 201
  • Nov. 10Climbing 101
  • Nov. 17Women's 101
  • Nov. 24Climbing 101
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  • December 2008
  • Dec. 1Climbing 201
  • Dec. 8Women's 101
  • Dec. 15Climbing 101
  • Dec. 29Women's 101
  • January 2009
  • Jan. 5Climbing 101
  • Jan. 12Climbing 201
  • Jan. 19Climbing 101
  • Jan. 26Women's 101
  • February 2009
  • Feb. 2Climbing 101
  • Feb. 9Climbing 201
  • Feb. 16Women's 101
  • Feb. 23Climbing 101