Recreation
Crags Climbing Center
Find Us
Located on the main floor of the IMA on the north side of the large cardio fitness room.
Who is eligible to use The Crags?
- Currently enrolled UW Seattle Students.
- Currently enrolled UW Bothell and Tacoma Students with a current IMA Membership.
- UW Seattle Faculty and Staff (Please note that non-IMA members will pay an IMA Single Use Fee in addition to the Climbing Center fees).
- Anyone with a current IMA Membership (Spouses, Domestic Partners, Plus-One members)
- The Crags is NOT open to the general public or guests of IMA Members.
Hours
Fall Quarter Hours (September 26th – December 13th)
| Monday | 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Slackline & Bouldering
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Weekends | 1:00pm – 5:00 p.m. |
Important Dates and Hour Changes
- Saturday CLOSURES: Sept. 8, 22, 29; Oct. 20; Nov. 3 &17
- Veteran’s Day: Nov, 12th: 1pm – 5pm
- Thanksgiving Break:
- Nov. 21, Wednesday: 3pm – 8pm
- Nov. 22-25, Thurs.-Sun. : CLOSED
- Finals Week:
- Dec. 10-13, Mon.-Thur. : 4pm – 8pm
- Winter Break: Dec 14th – Jan. 1, Fri – Tue : CLOSED
About Crags
- Over 5,000 square feet of climbing area!
- We offer 23 top rope stations up to 44 feet in elevation with ~15 set up for lead climbing!
- There is a dedicated bouldering area with an average of 40 routes up at any given time!
- Student Route Setters reset routes on a weekly basis, so you will always find something new!
- Rope routes range in difficulty from 5.6 – 5.13 with boulders from V0 – V8+
We have indoor and outdoor climbing courses appropriate for all skill levels!
To View Current Classes, Trips, and to Register:
Membership and Daily Rates
| Crags Day Pass | $3.50 |
| Crags Quarter Pass (Fall) | $45.00 |
| Crags Quarter Equipment Pass | $25.00 |
| Belay Exam | $5.00 |
NEW! Students can purchase Crags Memberships online!
Equipment Rental Rates
| Chalk bag | $1.10 |
| Harness | $2.75 |
| Shoes | $3.85 |
| Combo (harness/shoes) | $4.95 |
Merchandise for Purchase
| Mojo Chalk bag | $18.66 |
| Chalk Shot | $5.45 |
| Chalk Block | $2.15 |
| Big Air XP Belay Device Package | $35.18 |
| ReVolt Headlamp | $39.60 |
| Cosmo Headlamp | $19.78 |
| 8b+ Chalkbag (NOW ON SALE!) | $11.00 |
| 8b+ Brush | $8.53 |
| “How to Climb” Book | $4.39 |
Sales tax added where applicable.
You will need your UW Husky ID card (students & faculty/staff) or IMA membership card.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Husky Cards as a form of payment. We do not accept cash.