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A bouldering gym built to serve rock climbers.
No matter how hard we climb, we always try hard.
Shoreline, WA
A Vertical World gym.
@vw_gyms
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You may have heard some rumors about Uplift lately, so what’s really going on? As of Sunday, April 26th, Uplift will be joining the Vertical World family. VW members will have full access to Uplift starting that Sunday! Uplift members can either stay an Uplift only member (with lowered monthly dues) OR they can continue to pay the same dues and have access to Uplift and VW! (Action is required for all Uplift memberships) Andrew, the founder/owner of Uplift, wrote a letter to the Washington climbing community that you can read by going to the link in our bio! 📸: @isaac_baik @andrewhou_time taken in Seattle, Washington by @uplift_climbing
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6 months ago
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Our stories make us who we are; this is the story of Uplift Climbing. I (Andrew) found rock climbing at summer camp in Maine when I was 12 years old. Born in the US to parents from Singapore and Malaysia, I moved to Asia when I was 5. My parents did everything they could to make sure my brothers and I “felt American”, which meant trips to the States during the summer and bringing Boy Scout handbooks back to Kuala Lumpur. When we moved back to the States, 14 year-old Andrew saw Mount Rainier for the first time and thought “wow, I wonder if anybody’s ever been to the top!” Through the Boy Scouts and the Mountaineers, I eventually found myself on the top of Tahoma, and many other Cascade peaks. Sport climbing and bouldering followed. Like many others before me, climbing became the vehicle that helped me find my love for the outdoors. I spent the summer between high school and college climbing at the local gym 4 days a week, and climbing outside the other 3. I worked and routeset at gyms through college, eventually graduating from the University of Washington. I spent the next 10 years working in tech, but kept one foot in climbing. I’d routeset as often as I could get the opportunity to, and would hike loads of gear to do crag maintenance and trail building. I’d teach friends how to climb on the weekend, telling them that I didn’t care if they were beginners or advanced climbers, I just wanted them to try hard. Tech was a stable career, but I yearned to share my love for climbing with others in a meaningful way. I’d tell people that I was planning on opening my own gym someday, thinking that if I said it often enough maybe I would actually leave my stable job and take the leap of faith. In 2017, after an exceptionally frustrating week at work followed by a weekend of rejuvenating climbing, I finally turned my words into actions. Years of writing business plans, courting investors, financial projections, touring buildings, interviewing contractors, finally culminated in a perfect spot in Shoreline. We signed a lease, ready to build. It was March 2020. 1/3, find the rest on our website! by @uplift_climbing
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3 years ago
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Well, the cat’s outta the bag… WE’RE HAVING A PUNCH CARD SALE Launching Tuesday, Oct 20th at 12:00 AM Closes Thursday, October 22nd at 11:59 PM 26% off punch cards for three days Buy them online or in person! by @uplift_climbing
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3 days ago
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Get ready for the spookiest climbing event of the year! Lights Out Climbing 10/28 North Gym & Seattle Boulders 10/29 Uplift & Seattle Ropes Show up in a costume, and get a $10 day pass! Headlamps are required for everyone climbing. taken in Vertical World Seattle by @uplift_climbing
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4 days ago
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We’ve got a couple comps right around the corner, which means we’ll have rolling closures next week while our setting go to work! The USCA Qualifying Events are on October 17 and 18, along with our Fall Cup on October 18. See the full schedule below! Tuesday 10/13 Regular gym hours Closed at 5 PM: 30deg+45deg+60deg Wednesday 10/14 Regular gym hours South wall closed 5deg+15deg, boards, fitness open Thursday 10/15 Reduced Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Boards + fitness only Friday 10/16 Gym closed for setting Saturday 10/17 Gym closed for regular usage USCA Youth Bouldering QE Sunday 10/18 USCA Collegiate Bouldering QE Fall cup Regular gym hours all day Uplift only members can enjoy full access to all other Vertical World locations during the closures. Haven’t visited our new @vw_seattle Bouldering Facility yet? Now’s the perfect time to check it out! by @uplift_climbing
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9 days ago
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Volunteers needed October 17th for a USAC youth qualifying event! There are 3 sessions to sign up for, that include… • free day pass + drinks + snacks • free entry to the Uplift Fall Cup October 18th taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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10 days ago
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Uplift Fall Cup! A classic redpoint citizens comp Sunday Oct 18th from 2-5 PM Climb for 3 hours, count your top 5 scores, and you’ll stand on the podium with your trophy! FREE for members Cost of a day pass for non-members USAC QE Saturday Oct 17th Uplift will be closed for the day, all Uplift-only members will have full access to VW gyms Collegiate QE will take place on Sunday October 18th from 9 AM - 1 PM the gym will remain open taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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11 days ago
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yapping sessions only 🗣️ taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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16 days ago
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Next @sherockspnw meet up at @uplift_climbing is this Tuesday. Come join us even if you’re just bouldering curious! It can be fun and not scary when you’re amongst a group of supportive women. Bonus appearance of @secondgrowthgear who’ll be there on the night. Come shop or drop off outdoor gear to sell! Discounted day passes available, free for Uplift and VW members. taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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a month ago
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Our fall classes start next week and we brought back the Youth Boulder Primer on Monday! Looking for more structure around learning how to boulder and improve as a climber? Boulder Primer is the home for you. taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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a month ago
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guessing the number from 1-100... climbing edition by @uplift_climbing
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a month ago
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Second Growth Gear is popping up at Uplift Climbing on Tuesday 9/22! SGG is a new online outdoor consignment store based in Lake Forest Park. Shop for secondhand gear or drop-off items to sell with SGG online and at future events. Day pass not required to shop (but how fun would it be to browse in between routes!). Everyone will need to fill out a waiver to enter the gym. Complete one online at upliftclimbing.com or in person when you arrive. #shopsecondhand #circulareconomy #outdoorgear #shoplocal #localbusiness taken in Uplift Climbing by @uplift_climbing
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