My family and I have had mixed experiences at this gym. As a family, most of the staff is very friendly and inviting to families with young children. However, we have experienced multiple negative interactions with the Manager, Jeremy Park. We felt that he selectively came out to speak with my family about policies of the gym, (other patrons were doing the same exact thing, but he did not address them about the exact same policies). We are not sure if it is because we are people of color, or just that fact that we have kids with us, but we do not feel comfortable when he is present at the gym. He single handedly makes the entire experience at the gym negative. There are many times, that we select days that he is not working so that we did not have to feel targeted, while being paid patrons at the gym with our family. We do like the other staff (we have never had any issues with any other employee) and the services that they provide. We hope this is not a consistent feeling that other families receive as well. In the future, we will be switching to another gym like bouldering project or vertical world, that is more inclusive to families. We hope this provides some insight for other families to make decisions on where they will take their children for a positive experience, so they get to love climbing as much as we do. read more

I came here for the yoga classes and had a great experience. Taylor was our instructor and did a great job. I appreciate that she noticed we were late due to having to sign the waiver and watch the video so she waited an extra minute to start class. They have a parking lot with plenty of spaces going one way, the women's room has 3 shower rooms and plenty of stalls. I would definitely come back to try out another class or rock climbing read more

I went to this gym twice while I was visiting Seattle. There were a ton of awesome routes and the staff was super chill. Thanks guys!

This is a great place to get a day pass even if you don't climb because they have a great gym with bumper plates, tons of barbells, squat racks, and dumbbells going up to 100 lbs. There's also a small room in the back with ergs, ski ergs, and two stationary Schwinn bikes (plus treadmills and ellipticals. Locker rooms are clean and equipped with showers. There's even a study/quiet room in the back. Wi-fi is a little weak, but it's available. read more

TLDR: fun way to get a full body workout with friends! Tip: sign the waiver forms online in advance! Keep an ample amount of chalk in your hands at all times! You don't want to rub skin off, trust me! Parking: small private lot Service: check in at the counter, get your shoe rentals and a bag of hand chalk. If you are new to Momentum, you will watch a short intro/safety video. Atmosphere: spacious and music plays in the background but is honestly ignorable and not too overpowering. Just the right volume. There is a variety of levels VB being the easiest and V16 the most difficult. They are marked with white tags at the beginner of each rock color set. There is regular weight lifting and other body building equipment and well as grip training walls. I'm amazed at how some people can hold on to just a sliver of ledge!!! There is a separate closed off room in the back left corner for lounging but it is quite echoey. Poor acoustics. The back left corner also has simple electronic lockers to use and store your belongings. There are instructions on the back of the lock on how to set it. The lockers are a good size and can fit a large backpack. To the right of the lockers is a hand washing station to clean chalk off your hands. Use that knee pad to turn the water on! Overall great place to obtain sore forearms haha. I do personally prefer the Seattle Bouldering Project though because they have more space, equipment and foam rollers. read more

Momentum Indoor Climbing - Spacious - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the smaller indoor climbing facilities that I have visited. It is also a bit pricey compared to the others. However, the staff here are friendly and helpful! read more

Awesome facility. Nice and clean. Friendly staff, great procedures & amenities. A group of co-workers went climbing last night, with ranging skill ability. I've been to a number of climbing gyms, including dedicated bouldering places. Momentum is nice. A few notable things: 1. Safety video on your first visit. Easy and informative. 2. Hand washing station OUTSIDE of the bathrooms. Very very handy, and much more hygienic than people in bathrooms with climbing shoes on. 3. Downclimb holds are abundant with few exceptions. This made me feel safer bouldering since I'm more experienced rope climbing and don't like jumping down. The padding was nice and thick as well, without being pillow-y, if that makes any sense. 4. I would appreciate some grip bars or additional holds at the top of the bouldering section that let you more safely climb over the top. There were a few places where I had to basically throw my body onto the top in order to safely make it over (and then walk over to the downclimb sections). I suppose some of this is a skill challenge but some of it made nervous. The grading seemed pretty fair. I maxed out at V4 which I thought was pretty good. The weight lifting area is nice and I liked that there was a separate room for cardio. No comments on restrooms, classes, or the cardio equipment since I didn't use any of them. read more

I was excited for a new climbing facility to try out while visiting friends in Seattle! The rating system here was unlike any other gym I've seen, with V2s resembling 4s and anything V3+ being nearly impossible to complete at my level, which is normally where I do well. My rating is mostly tied to the rock quality, which is due to all of the rubber making most footholds extremely slippery as they appeared to have never been cleaned and it made for a difficult climb. Otherwise, the facility was clean and open and had a great gym! I would return, but probably only after improving or if they started setting routes differently. read more

Momentum Indoor Climbing - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have climbed at SBP and Vertical World, so I was excited to try a new spot this weekend to boulder! My friend Maria had taken an intro class at Momentum and she really liked it and invited me to climb with her. She was on a 2 week free trial and she thought she had a free guest pass because her instructor told her so. But I guess that wasn't the case. The girl at the front desk was nice enough to wave the fee because of the confusion though. Location and Parking: it is right next to Starbucks Corp and they have their own lot. I didnt have any trouble parking yesterday. Pros: - Not crowded whatsoever! - locker room, locker, shower, and toilets were very clean! I enjoyed climbing here. The routes were fun and I liked the routes that go over the top. The facilities also included a nice looking gym too! I did not think the crash pad mats were overly hard. I think since the place is new, they just need to be worn in a lil. read more

Momentum Indoor Climbing - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Facility is really nice and clean, great parking. I loved the climbing routes and they ranged from easy to hard. I went with a friend and we had 5 kids total, they were willing to let us in (unlike Seattle bouldering project who have a 1:2 adult to kid ratio) however seattle bouldering project is a lot more kid friendly vibe, I felt like we had a lot of glaring from people there, just felt like people were annoyed we were even there even though the kids were very respectful and quiet, they paid close attention to the rules and making sure they have other climbers space. I liked how spacious the climbing gym was but one star off for feeling like we brought kids into a porcelain shop maybe creating a family or kid area would make it more comfortable for parents bringing their kids in. read more

Momentum Indoor Climbing - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My boyfriend and I went as first timers and did a class with Heather. She taught us various methods and terminology and was generally very helpful! They have problems for all levels, various inclines, top out and not top out walls, a weights room, a yoga room, classes, a cardio studio, and a meeting space, all of which was very nice and new. The gym was not busy, and we were there on a Saturday when I would assume would be their busiest day. The locker room was also very private and clean. The entire community there seemed very friendly and ideal for newcomers and veterans alike. So many different options, a very complete gym. And they have new problems weekly so you can never get bored, but keep each problem for a month or so (if I remember correctly) so you can keep working on them if you want to master a hard one. Honestly I have been looking at CrossFit gyms which are upwards of $150 each month, and the weight room here has all of that, plus I can really practice rock climbing, for $60 per month. We will be getting memberships soon. This place is awesome! read more

Momentum is like all your classic climbing gyms with all the amenities you need! They have locker rooms inside the restrooms with automated locks that're free and large enough for three people to share. They have a private parking lot and street parking. The walls are clean and pretty dense with routes. The Matts are about three feet thick and pretty firm compared to my normal gyms. But it didn't hurt when I fell from the top hold. The difficulties of the routes use the V system, and they seem to range widely; I flashed a V3 right when I got here then I projected on another one for a bit later. The workout room is open and in the corner of the climbing area so you can easily do reps of weight training in between climbs. And they have a separate cardio area that has cleaner air so you're not choking on chalk as you run! I still prefer my normal gym because of location and the layout of the gym, but this gym yielded no complaints! Especially since I came for a special event they had and I like when my climbing gym has a fun climbing culture! read more

I just bought an annual membership so there's some level of endorsement. I have been climbing since 1985, here are my thoughts. The good: Parking much better than SBP Decent mix of routes, and refresh rate has been good. Decent weight and cardio area, machines are pretty much always available. Lockers are excellent and always available. Crowds are tolerable. Staff is good except for one dude who was pretty flip about running out of towels. The bad: Matts are way too hard Lazy route setting, most routes don't go to the top of the wall, made worse by the fact that the walls aren't that high to begin with. Lots of 3-4 move boulder problems. Very limited availability of yoga and fitness classes but the one I saw looked to be very good and not crowded. Hopefully as the gym gains in popularity they will have the money to fix some their issues. I gave it a somewhat reluctant 4 stars due to the setting and hard matts. read more

A nice place with a helpful worker to get us squared away as new people. People were chill and followed COVID protocols.

This review is being written on behalf of my boyfriend who was a customer. He froze his account, then was continued to be charged the full amount. When he requested a refund he was told there was no record of his account being frozen and was refused to be refunded, even though the employee could see that he hadn't been to the gym. Later my boyfriend found the email proving that he froze his account and the employee he was speaking to reluctantly gave him his refund. After 3 phone calls. Overall TERRIBLE customer service. Won't be returning. read more

I've tried this place twice and both times it has been disappointing. The mats are hard and not bouncy so when you fall, it is uncomfortable and straight up not safe. I am unable to climb comfortably because I was too scared to go too high or try too hard because I knew I'd hurt myself if I fell unexpectedly. No climbing gym should ever make you feel unsafe to fall. Not only that, this gym packs their routes densely so you can't climb with that much space between you and the next climber. The routes themselves aren't interesting compared to other gyms in the areas. Their day rates are more expensive than SBP, which I find ridiculous since the climbing experience is so inferior. The saving grace for this gym is that the staff is nice, but that doesn't make up for such an underwhelming experience. read more

It was just ok. I brought in my 8 year old daughter for her first climb. Front desk wasn't very helpful. It felt like they were bothered when I asked some questions since it's the first time being there. Clean place tho. Good job on that read more

I did an intro to climbing class here with Dillion then Carme. Both are excellent instructors. The gym has a clean aesthetic. Friendly. Not pretentious or intimidating. Easy parking. Yoga room w/ blocks/mats/cleaning supplies. Classes must be reserved in advanced. Adequate cardio area. A squat rack, two benches, and a deadlift platform for heavy lifting. Gymnastic rings, dip bar, pullup bars for muscle ups, and technical finger/hand grip climbing tools. Even as a beginner I can see the mats being too hard. Putting my feet into climbing shoes that are slightly uncomfortable on the big toe (I am told they will stretch by REI) then falling will not be fun. Hence, I do not push myself as much. I am doing VB, V1, and V2 routes. I have been twice now in two days. I can see myself getting bored of the routes (other reviews say they do not change them up much). I am over 6ft with long arms. That helps a lot here. But I can see smaller people having to launch themselves on some climbs. I think this is an excellent climbing gym. They couldn't put ropes due to COVID according to a gentleman at the front desk. Perhaps they ran out of cash during construction due to COVID. I hear their Salt Lake City, UT gym is their flagship. That has rope climbing. I highly recommend this gym for a beginner. I cannot speak towards anyone better, but I imagine they would prefer the SPB or another climbing gym. read more

We had a membership to SBP and have now left SBP for Momentum. Here's the reasons why: way less crowded. There were times at SBP where you couldn't find parking, couldn't get on any routes etc. Unless you're going at off hours SBP is just too insane. Even in the busy hours at momentum it's not that bad. The vibe at Momentum is more mellow, it's way less "look at me, I'm a cool hipster who boulders" and more like "aye, you like bouldering? Cool, me too". People just seem nicer. Staff is nicer and that's a huge thing for us because we had some issues at SBP with frankly just some folks who were dicks. The routes are harder imo, I'm having to climb at least 1-2 levels less than I climbed at SBP. Bathrooms are nicer, showers are nicer and I personally think the gym set up at Momentum is better. We dig it. We also get a guest pass every month which we never got at SBP for our membership and we are paying less as a family than we did at SBP. read more

This climbing gym is awesome! The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. They have a lot of variety in climbing options for all levels. Beyond that they have a yoga/pilates type room(i didnt use it so i cant speak much to it), weights, stair machines and a few other machines available as well. The locker rooms are clean and well kept. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a 1 day climb or what i did and replaced my normal gym membership with this very diverse option. read more

Nice, bright and clean space with a good variety of bouldering problems. They have great bathrooms/showers and a decent workout area. I have a slight preference for SBP because of the price, size, and lack of cafeteria, but this is a good alternative. read more

Momentum Indoor Climbing - Sweet built in EL lighting! - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It looks like most of the high ratings are first time climbers, so I want to be clear that my review comes from someone who climbs regularly. To say the least, this place is a beautiful disappointment. When you walk in it's open, clean, cool and esthetically pleasing. Bathrooms are polished, the gym looks nice. But here's were things go wrong: 1: the mats are HARD. They have some sort of tough plastic coating on, that makes falling from even three feet a concern. There's no way I'd even consider going for the slightly risky reach on these things; they legit hurt. TBH, I'm not really sure from a legal perspective how they were approved. Most of growth from climbing comes from taking risks and pushing your boundaries; don't expect that here. 2: poor utilization of space. The gym is actually smaller than it looks, and the way the setters utilize it is just wasteful. If you go to smaller gyms like Stone Gardens Seattle you'll notice the routes overlap to fit a ton into a little space. At momentum, I can't tell you how much blank wall they have; it's astonishing. You can easily hit everything at your level in 40 minutes, making it pointless to come more than once a month. On top of the wasteful setting, they have a whole wall dedicated to training, that NO ONE uses. Read your audience and put the space to use with proper routes 3: poor route turnover. On top of how few routes are on the walls, they take forever to reset them. Again, if you come twice a month, that's too frequent. Not only are you not challenged, but the routes get greasy to a point that no brush can fix. I've seen V1s turn to V4s with how slick they got; it's legit dangerous, not to mention frustrating. If you're going to skip on your setting and waste wall space, at least turn the routes over! 4. Lack of setters. Based on the tags, there are only two, and they're not very creative. Also, one appears to be tall, making half his routes by default impossible for anyone under 5'4" This place is beautiful. It has a lot of potential to be a go-to spot for climbers, especially with how overfilled SBP is, but they really need to step up their game; it would be a serious waste if they didn't get it together (and soon). read more

As a first time visitor I had a sour experience at the Sandy location. My husband and I arrived just after 10:00; the 10:00 slot was full, so they put us in the 9:30 slot for the day, which was fine, but meant we needed to finish at 11:30. Our front desk representative was very short tempered and explained things very poorly. She told us once we put on our shoes and harnesses to come back to the counter and check with them for belaying. My husband and I had belayed before but were rusty. When we met upfront with another employee she walked through everything with me and gave me refreshers as needed. When the ropes turned to my husband he couldn't remember some points either. She stopped and said, "this is a pass/fail test. If you can't remember you need to wait for our next class which starts at 11:00." We were never told it was a pass/fail check-and waiting for the class at 11:00 would zap the hour we had left to climb. So we asked for a refund and left! In short: if you're new to climbing and new to this location: reserve a climbing time before hand and come in the time slots when belaying classes are offered. Our frustration is that they did a poor job to communicating this to us. The facility seems very nice.... It's a bummer we didn't get to enjoy climbing in it. read more

The facility is really new and modern. It appears clean and has really big lockers with pad locks, a hand washing station, a yoga room, and even a study room. The climbing itself is pretty difficult, especially if you are a shorter person, or a beginner. My friends and I had never climbed before and could barely do the V0 or V1 courses, so I really wish they had easier options where you can work your way up. Overall had a positive experience here though. The padding seems good and safe, and the climbing walls appeared well maintained. read more

After a few months me and my friends decided to make this our home gym. Pros include less crowd/easier to find a parking space, cleaner, and the staff are (imo) nicer and make an effort to get to know you. We've agreed that momentum's setting style is a bit harder than what's at SBP, which tends to set more comp-style boulders. Both setting styles are important of course, but we decided on momentum as its routes are better for just increasing strength. Yes its mats are hard and it will probably worry you a bit at first, but you definitely get used to them! read more

Beginner friendly and the Tension Board is a GREAT place to start for warmup! Will come back again!

This gym has a total lack of ambiance. Absolutely stale, no soul, corporate ©® . The pads are way too hard and made me very skeptical to push myself on many of their routes. I was hoping that the opening of this gym would thin the crowds at the other climbing gyms, but after going once there's no way. Easily the weakest (and most expensive!) of Seattle's climbing venues. This gym redefines "try hard". I do prefer the setting here to that at SBP but that's about it. read more

Clean and bright with knowledgeable friendly staff... I absolutely love this gym. They put up fresh sets often and map it so you know the schedule which is pretty cool. Fitness equipment is high quality and a great space with cardio in a separate glass room that's chalk free air. There is also a glassed in space with tables that's great to cut out of work early, climb a bit, then hop on my laptop to wrap up some work before meeting friends for the night. Locker rooms complete with nice showers. Yoga studio is great and I love the classes I've taken. read more

The facility is extremely new and well thought out. There are sinks outside of the bathrooms with faucets that turn on with the push of your knee. The weight lifting area is also great as it has a ton of pull-up bars, squat racks, and the equipment is top notch, not to mention, they also have bumper plates. They have 2 system boards, a tension board and and a whole area for campusing. As a gym for training for climbing, it's fantastic. As for the actual climbing, the route setting is the worst of the gyms I've been to in the Seattle area. My home gym is stone gardens- Seattle and I frequent sbp quite often. Sg is definitely a climbers gym- very technical, pull and grab. It definitely gets you ready for the outdoors. SBP is mostly comp style climbing - big power moves, dynos, etc. It's a great gym is you want to stay a gym climber. Momentum's setting (IMHO) doesn't have either of those directions. They also make problems unnecessary reachy when it adds nothing to the grade. Many problems require a big dynamic move (from someone who's 5'3") when it should be a static move. Typically, I can get around it with a hard drop knee or another technical move, but at momentum, other betas are virtually impossible given the lack of footholds or volumes or anything else that you can use for a creative beta. Also their holds are EXTREMELY rubbered out. There's much better climbing gyms out there IMHO. I would only go here if getting to other gyms is extremely hard. read more

I switched to momentum after a year at SBP. The setting style is a bit more traditional, which is exactly what I was looking for. I climb in the v7-9 range, and it felt like half of my options at SBP involved coordinated competition-style moves, which gets old fast. Internet at momentum is also way better than at SBP. Speeds are are much faster, and the connection is more reliable. read more

Nice facility with interesting problems. The tension board is a great training option and there's a good mix of styles for climbing. Compared to the other gyms in the area, the only major drawback is the pads - they are HARD. While I realize the gym is new and there's a certain break-in period, I don't want to be the one who has to do it. I'm a fan of the gym overall and plan on staying at least a month or two to see how it goes but am not sold on it yet. read more

Love the routes here. Super great gym and friendly staff. I have climbed all over the US and my biggest issue here is the holds are DIRTY AF. Routes are the same as when I climbed two months ago here and it looks like they've never cleaned them - slick and black with grease. read more