Sport

Best Seattle Rock Climbing Gyms

Our indoor crags boast sky-high fake rocks and some of the best bouldering in the country. Plus: Seattle's best free outdoor climbing rocks.

Sorta Crunchy

The Kinds of Outdoorsy People You Meet in Seattle

We sorted the hikers, bikers, and all kinds of nature lovers. You know the types.

05/10/2024 By Allison Williams Illustrations by David Wilson

The New Crowd

The new breed of outdoor climber holds down a corporate job—from a van parked near the best crags.

On Belay

Break out the ropes and racks to climb Washington’s natural crags. Plus: The dirtbag-turned-storyteller behind climbing's biggest podcast.

Peak Punk

A new book digs into the Issaquah guidebook author's infamous Reisenstein Hoax—and what it means to have blank spots on a map.

Rock Steady

Yes, bouldering can be scary. But here's why I made a six-hour trek to do it anyway.

Cover Story

Even when it’s not what you expect, Pacific Northwest highways lead to vacation perfection.

Adventure Climb

Scale the crag—or hike a more solid footpath—for lush views of fruit orchards.

Never Sweat Alone

From Crossfit to Krav Maga, we report on 10 different ways working out can boost your social life.