Shop small. Shop local. Save BIG! We’re offering specials and discounts on something for everyone – from punch passes and gift cards, to climbing gear! Edgeworks has something for all the climbers and adventure seekers on your list this year.
Buy a GIFT CARD, Get a FREE DAY PASS!
The perfect gift! Gift cards can be used to purchase anything in the gym – day passes, memberships, gear, instruction courses, and MORE.
Receive a FREE DAY PASS with purchase of Gift Cards valued at $50+ Day pass expires 01/31/2024 | 1 pass per gift card purchased
SAVE up to $92 on an experience the whole family can enjoy! Up to a $290 value, this package includes a total of 10 PASSES accepted at all 3 gym locations – Bellevue, Seattle + Tacoma; plus 1 FREE Intro to Climbing Course at the location of your choice.
Transferable | Course participants must be 14+ | 3-year expiration
Accessories: 20% off Boulder Brushes, Compact Clippers, Piranha Knife, All Crack and Belay Gloves, Hand Repair & Care Items, Belay Glasses, Grip Savers, Crash Pads, Stick Clips, Boot Bananas, Nail Clippers, Nut Tools, and training items!
Harnesses + Helmets: 20% off All brands/styles included.
Climbing Shoes: 20% off All brands/styles included.
Chalk Bags + Chalk: 25% off All brands/styles included.
Edgeworks Logo Wear: 30% off Tanks, Tees, Youth Tees, Hoodies, Hats, and Face Buff.
Offer valid on select, in-stock items only; excludes special orders. Quantities limited at varying locations; call in advance for specific items. Offer ends December 31, 2023.
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the best of mountain culture films with high-octane action, deeply thoughtful stories and tales of arduous adventures.
Immediately following the festival held each year in Banff, Alberta, the World Tour hits the road. With stops in roughly 550 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, these evenings celebrate amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide!
Be inspired, be energized, and celebrate the spirit of adventure with us this December.
DATE: Monday, December 4, 2023 | 1 Night Only!
LOCATION: Rialto Theater | Downtown Tacoma
TIME: 6:45pm – 10pm
COST: General Public: $35 /ticket | Members*: $30 /ticket
PURCHASING OPTIONS:
–> Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 1 at 11am
Mountaineers and Edgeworks members as well as Puget Sound Outdoors faculty and students receive a discount on tickets. Please check your email for the promo code or contact us for more details.
Additional ticket fees will apply; purchase over the phone or in-person at the box office for fewer fees. Per ticket fees: – Online: $5.25 handling fee + $2.50 Tacoma Venue + Event fee – Phone + In-Person: $2.75 handling fee + $2.50 Tacoma Venue + Event fee
NOTE: The film rating is Parental Guidance; films may contain coarse language.
RAFFLE PRIZES:
Every year the Tacoma Banff Team secures some pretty SWEET raffle prizes from outdoor retailers and local businesses. Winners will be drawn during intermission. Don’t miss your chance to win these or any of the other amazing prizes provided by the Banff team!
SHOW TIMES + SEATING:
Doors open at 6:00 pm | Shows start at 6:45 pm | Seats are festival style ~ first come basis
LOCATION:
Rialto Theater, 9th and Broadway downtown Tacoma. Map it!
STAY CONNECTED:
Follow Tacoma Banff on Facebook! It’s the best way to stay up to date on the events and special offers.
It only happens once a year — steep discounts on annual and 6-month memberships!! IN-PERSON and ONLINE SALES ONLY.No phone or early sales.
GREAT DEALS, HUGE SAVINGS!
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: only $829!
BEST DEAL: 2+ months FREE | No Freeze Average: $69/month = 2017 prices! $299 Youth Add-On available with Annual Membership.
6-MONTH MEMBERSHIP: only $419!
GREAT SAVINGS: 1+ month FREE | No Freeze Average: $70/month = a great deal with less commitment for summers spent outside.
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY!
Friday, December 1 is an all day event! Morning, afternoon, and night, we’ve put together a schedule of fun featuring all the best Edgeworks has to offer.
Stop by the gym for the 1-Day Membership Sale and stick around for the fun MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY activities including morning coffee and treats, fun challenges throughout the day, a member social and …
FREE! CLIMBING CLINICS
A highlight of our climbing school offerings, these clinics are designed to facilitate your growth as a climber and inspire you to push your boundaries. Clinics are exclusively available to Edgeworks members and space is limited; be sure to sign up early!
Grab your gear and gather your crew because it’s BONUS Guest Pass Week at all Edgeworks locations!
Members receive 1 BONUS Free Guest Pass every day from November 27 to December 1! Bring your friends, neighbors, or that climbing buddy who keeps asking to climb for free. Let’s share the love for climbing!
Passes are valid for use between Nov 27 and Dec 1, 2023 only.
Limit 1 pass/day for members and guests.
This offer aims to foster a shared love of climbing with our members and community; please keep with the spirit of this bonus perk for our members. Other restrictions may apply.
MEMBERSHIP PERKS + REWARDS
UNLOCK MORE CLIMBING WITH JUST ONE MEMBERSHIP!
From Seattle to Tacoma and 2 exciting projects underway in Bellevue, Edgeworks opens doors to the most rope climbing, bouldering, expert instruction, outdoor adventure, fitness and training options in the area!
Maintaining our roots as a locally owned and operated business, we’re dedicated to elevating your climbing and community experience. By actively listening to our members, we continuously evolve to provide the ultimate climbing experience.
CLIMBING + COMMUNITY
Whether it’s the vertical rush of rope climbing or the creative challenges of bouldering, Edgeworks has you covered – both, in the gym and outside. We’re committed to facilitating your growth as a climber and inspiring you to push your boundaries.
Yet our focus for our members goes beyond climbing. Here, you’ll also find community. We aim to build spaces where you can choose to hang out even if you aren’t climbing because you know it’s where you’ll find your people and it’s where you belong.
TRAINING + FITNESS
Have specific training goals in mind? Ready to level up your climbing skills? From training walls, hangboards and cardio equipment to yoga, group fitness, personal trainers and expert climbing school instructors – Edgeworks has it all for you!
Need guidance on where to start? Our dedicated staff are here to help. Explore the schedules on our website or talk with our trainers and instructors for personalized advice.
INSTRUCTION
At Edgeworks, everyone is welcome – no matter your current skill level or experience.
We offer classes designed to facilitate your growth as a climber and inspire you to push your boundaries. Regardless of where you begin, mastering the skills of belaying or refining your climbing techniques can boost your confidence and competence, propelling you forward on your climbing adventure.
COMMUNITY!
Community lies at the heart of our values, alongside professionalism, integrity, and adventure. To us, it’s about uniting climbing enthusiasts, adventurers, and friends around our shared passions for climbing, fitness, and fun.
That’s why we invest in fostering this community spirit. Through monthly events, challenges, clinics, social gatherings, meet-ups, and our staff-led DEI Advisory committee, we strive to create a welcoming space. Everyone is encouraged to join as they are, to grow skills, embrace challenges, and feel a sense of belonging.
Join us at Edgeworks and experience our community firsthand.
MEMBER BENFITS:
FREE! Intro to Climbing + Technique Courses
FREE! 1st Time Guest Passes (2/visit)
FREE! Guest Passes (1/month)
FREE! Age 3 and under Family Add-On
DISCOUNTS! Climbing gear, retail, instruction courses, etc.
Thank you to all of our 120+ competitors, spectators, vendors and amazing Edgeworks crew who helped to make this year’s Seattle Bouldering Challenge one to remember! From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you!
Due to the flights being distributed incorrectly (actual scores correct), the podiums for some flights were also incorrect. Folks that received prizes on the day of the comp will not be asked to return them.
We will be contacting the flight winners directly and will have their prizes available for pick up starting Wednesday, November 22nd.
We apologize for the error and we will look to be better in the future.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – WAIVERS: When in doubt, fill one out! All climbers must complete a signed waiver or have one on file with Edgeworks in order to participate. Waivers must be renewed each year. Click here now!
AWARDS: The top 3 competitors in each flight and open categories will be awarded a prize.
FREE AFTER PARTY! 6:30pm-8:00pm Once the competition ends, competitors and guests are invited to join us for the after party! Please note: all climbing will shut down at the conclusion of the community comp session; post-comp climbing sessions will not be available during this time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can compete?
All climbers age 16 or older are welcome to compete; we’re planning to accommodate up to 200 competitors split across two sessions. For the sake of fair competition, youth climbers participating in Saturday’s USAC Bouldering QE won’t be allowed to compete in SBC as well.
What format is the competition?
This a redpoint bouldering competition meaning that each route has been assigned a unique point value that is largely based on the level of difficulty. Points are gained only if the route is completed. Participants will track each attempt, and for tie-breaking scenarios, will be deducted 1 point per attempt up to 25 attempts per climb. The participant’s score will be the sum total of their top 5 climbs.
We’ll have 35+ boulders available for you to climb, designed to challenge and thrill competitors at every skill level!
For Recreational competitors, there are no categories to sign up for before the competition. Instead flights will be created after the climbing session is over and will be based on the finishing order of all participants.
How do “flights” work for the recreational division?
Instead of self-selecting into a category at the time of registration or guessing which category is right for you, competitors will be placed into “flights” based on their overall performance. We believe this encourages every competitor to try their best and mitigates unsporting sandbagging. Once scoring is complete, flights will be generated and prizes will be awarded to the 3 top competitors in each flight.
For example, a competition with 200 competitors would result in 5 flights:
Flight A: 1st – 40th place
Flight B: 41st – 80th place
Flight C: 81st – 120th place
Flight D: 121st – 160th place
Flight E: 161st – 200th place
*The actual number of flights and number of competitors within each flight will be determined based on the total number of competitors.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers of each category. Participants do not need to be present to win.
How much does it cost?
Sign up early to save! Pre-registration prices are $35 for members and $45 for guests; ending Tuesday, 11/7 at midnight. Day of registrations will cost $60 for everyone.
How do I make sure that I get an SBC t-shirt?
The best way to ensure you get a t-shirt in your size is to purchase it during early bird sign ups. Pre-purchases for t-shirts close on October 23rd. We will order a limited number of shirts to purchase on a first come first served basis on the day of competition, but we do anticipate them to sell out. T-shirts will be sold for $20.
Can I watch but not compete?
Absolutely! Please come by anytime and stick around for Finals starting around 5pm! We expect the two earlier sessions to be pretty full, which might make spectating difficult. There’s going to be coffee throughout the day, and local vendors and a food truck in the afternoon, so come join us throughout the day!
Where should I park?
Parking at the gym will be limited — in addition to our lot and the gravel road behind the gym, there’s free parking at the Hiram Chittenden Locks a hundred yards west, and free on-street parallel parking on the streets and avenues north of the gym (28th through 32nd Avenues, 54th through 58th Streets).
There will be rolling closures starting Tuesday, Nov 7 – Sunday, November 12th.
Tuesday, Nov 7: Walltopia
Wed/Thus, Nov 8 & 9: Back Realm + Walltopia
Friday, Nov 10: Front Realm, Back Realm + Walltopia
FACILITY CLOSURES: (Day of Comp 8am-8pm)
Full gym closures all-day Saturday and all-day Sunday, including
All roped climbing areas
The Dojo, Moonboard and Kilter board
Weight room
Everyone is welcome to participate in the competition and/or spectate! Climbing will fully reopen on Monday, November 13th with a large selection of all new competition style boulder routes for everyone to try!
Which means the return of our STUDENT (and Teacher) MEMBERSHIP SALE! September 1 – 30, 2023
ALL STUDENTS and TEACHERS, regardless of age or full-time enrollment status, qualify for the discounted $0 Start-Up Fee.
How It Works:
Just show us your valid Washington State Student ID and get a monthly AUTOPAY Membership with a $0 Start-Up Fee! That’s a savings of $40 for students and $50 for teachers.
Membership Perks + Rewards:
Members receive ALL ACCESS to our gym locations in Bellevue, Seattle + Tacoma! Plus, the greatest variety of climbing, fitness, instruction, guiding and community in the region.
CLIMBING! Bouldering, Top Rope + Lead COMMUNITY EVENTS! Comps, Socials + Clinics FREE! Intro to Climbing Courses GUEST PASSES, YOGA, FITNESS and more!
Monthly Rates:
Student rates are available to full-time students only. Student members must show proof of enrollment annually: undergraduate (min. 12 credits); graduate (min. 9 credits)
Remember, the SALE ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH so be sure to take advantage of this deal! We can’t wait to see you in here climbing.
Curious about the professional pathways to becoming a route setter?
These clinics will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of route setting. Participants will learn best practices for safety and tool use, and will have the opportunity to set and forerun boulders in a variety of grades and styles.
We will discuss what a standard day of commercial setting entails, and the ways in which interested people can become more involved. Participants can expect to leave the clinic with a greater understanding of the route setting process and the avenues available to those interested in pursuing a setting career.
LOCATIONS + DATES
TACOMA Saturday, August 26 Sunday, September 10*
SEATTLE Saturday, September 9* Sunday, September 17
WOMEN + NON-BINARY CLINICS
* Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10 * Welcoming all who identify as a woman and/or non-binary in a way that is significant to them (cis, trans, genderqueer + non-binary). These sessions, hosted in partnership with Bolt & Revolt, will be led by women from our setting teams.
Interested in joining our youth climbing team? Here’s your chance! Team tryouts will be held this summer and climbers between the ages of 7-18 are invited to tryout. See below for more details.
TEAM EDGEWORKS
Our competitive climbing team is focused on cultivating elite climbers who have demonstrated a commitment to climbing. Team Edgeworks focuses on structured drills designed to enhance performance and increase climber strength, knowledge, motivation, effort, and teamwork. Team members have the opportunity to compete at local, regional, and national competitions.
Ages: Up to age 18 Prerequisites: TRYOUT Practices: Monday – Friday: 4pm – 7pm (athletes select at least two days per week to attend) Edgeworks membership included! Gear rental provided during program only.
TRYOUTS
We’re looking for youth climbers, ages 7-18, who want to improve and are willing to work hard to do it! Remember, attitude is more important than age or present ability, so don’t be scared to come and try out for the team.
Who should try out?
To try out for Team, prospective athletes:
Must have climbed before
Must be ready to commit to at least 2 regular days of practice per week
Must be ready to commit to at least 2 USA Climbing competitions in the fall Boulder season and at least 2 USA Climbing competitions in the spring Rope season.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Registration is required and tryout participation is free for members; $16 for non-members. Participants are welcome to choose any 1 of the available tryout dates + locations. To do so, simply SELECT YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION and follow the links when provided.
Through conversations inspired and led by LGBTQ+ identifying staff and in collaboration with Queer Mountaineers and PFlag Bellevue Eastside, members of our staff-led DEI Advisory Committee have been working on ways to show support and create new connections with several events planned in June (National Pride Month) as well as July (Tacoma only).
Click the button for a full list of activities at each facility! Pride events will appear in the green boxes or use the category option to sort by ‘Pride Month Events’.
Together with professionalism, integrity and adventure, community is one of our core values. To us, it means “a welcoming group of climbing enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and friends connecting through our shared interests in climbing, fitness, and fun”.
Each Pride Month we take the opportunity to reflect on what we’ve done and still need to do for LGBTQ+ folks in our communities.
Why do we celebrate Pride Month?
We recognize that diversity fuels the spirit of our staff and community. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience builds a culture where difference is valued, innovation thrives and adventure is accessible to all.
What are we doing to support the LGBTQ+ community?
We are proud to be creating brave + inclusive spaces where all climbers of any gender, identity or sexual orientation feel accepted; where you can challenge yourself, build your skills and know that this is a place where you belong.
What steps are we taking to accomplish this?
Listening + responding to the needs of our staff, members + community
Maintaining hiring practices to recruit + retain a diverse staff team
Advancing a staff-led diversity, equity + inclusion committee
Hiring experts to help identify + navigate our strengths/opportunities through discussion and trainings
Building action steps to hold ourselves accountable to changes we want to see
What does this look like to our community:
Monthly Queer Climb Nights at all locations; hosted by Queer Mountaineers
Progress Pride flags in all facilities (year-round)
Period products in all bathrooms (year-round)
Pronouns on staff nametags
Access to gender affirming bathrooms in all facilities; with improvements to the Bellevue gym scheduled with facility updates and expansion
Gender inclusive categories for competitions
Celebrate Pride events + activities hosted at all locations during the month of June; and July in Tacoma
Redefining who a “climber” is, can and should be by building a better, more inclusive community for all
We’re listening.
Click here to offer your thoughts, suggestions and feedback.
In 2023, donations will benefit Queer Mountaineers.
Founded by queer dreamers, activists, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts, Queer Mountaineers’ mission is to provide community, access to skills & gear, and a safe space for outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities. We are grateful for the partnership, talents and energy they bring to our gyms.
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