We’ve got classes for climbers of all levels, whether you’re looking for customized training plans to jump a couple of V-grades, or you’re putting climbing shoes on for the first time. Let us help you level up your climbing!
classes
boulder basics
Come learn bouldering basics with us! If you are new to bouldering, we'll introduce some tips and tricks for getting on the walls and climbing your best. Come prepared to learn about the sport of bouldering and practice some new skills at our facility. We’ll teach you how to navigate the gym, how to fall in a controlled manner, and how to have fun on your first attempt at a new activity!
Free for members.
$40 for non-members.
Had so much fun that you want to try climbing again? Each class registration includes a FREE ONE WEEK MEMBERSHIP starting the day of your class, and also includes rental shoes for that week! Sign up for a recurring membership during that week and we’ll discount the price of the class from your first month’s fees.
Looking for your first bouldering kit? We’ve got a great starter kit — shoes, chalk bag, and chalk ball, for just $99! Ask about it at the front desk!
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boulder primer
Not your first time in the gym, but still pretty new to climbing? Looking for more structure around learning how to boulder and improve as a climber? Boulder Primer is the home for you! Coach Milo will lead you through the fundamentals such as learning basic climbing movement and terms, finding challenging projects, and a variety of fun drills and exercises to improve your climbing — all while emphasizing having fun while trying hard. Primer is also a great place to meet new climbing partners, climbing with likeminded individuals always pushes us to get better, stronger, and have more fun!
Class size is limited to ensure that each climber gets lots of personalized attention -- Primer fills up, so don't hesitate to sign up.
FALL 2025
Tuesdays 630p-8p
September 30 - December 9 | 9 weeks
SKIPPING 10/14 AND 11/25
$245 for Members
$360 for Non-Members - includes gym access during Primer
Boulder Primer is designed for climbers 18 years old or older.
For any questions about Boulder Primer, please email us at coaching@upliftclimbing.com.
women’s/non-binary boulder primer
This fall, we're excited to offer a session of Boulder Primer which is a dedicated space for women and non-binary folks to try hard, have fun, and build community! This class is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary, or gender nonconforming in any way.
Not your first time in the gym, but still pretty new to climbing? Looking for more structure around learning how to boulder and improve as a climber? Our Women's/Non-Binary Primer is the home for you! Coach Alaina will lead you through the fundamentals such as learning basic climbing movement and terms, finding challenging projects, and a variety of fun drills and exercises to improve your climbing — all while emphasizing having fun while trying hard. Primer is also a great place to meet new climbing partners, climbing with likeminded individuals always pushes us to get better, stronger, and have more fun!
Class size is limited to ensure that each climber gets lots of personalized attention -- Primer fills up, so don't hestitate to sign up.
Not available on Wednesdays? Check out our Primer session from 6:30-8pm on Tuesdays!
FALL 2025
Wednesdays 630p-8p
October 1 - December 10 | 9 weeks
SKIPPING 10/15 AND 11/26
$245 for Members
$360 for Non-Members - includes gym access during Primer
Boulder Primer is designed for climbers 18 years old or older.
For any questions about Boulder Primer, please email us at coaching@upliftclimbing.com.
youth primer
It's Boulder Primer...for youth! Join Coach Lillian for a 7 week fall series of fun, movement, and community. Whether you're new to climbing or already crushing, you'll build skills, confidence, and friendships in this teen-focused program. All experience levels welcome!
Each week, you'll get a fun and supportive class series designed to build skills, confidence, and community. Each 90-minute session includes movement games, technique lessons, partner challenges, and reflection. You'll focus on foundations, safety, route reading, strategy, power, confidence, and more!
FALL 2025
Fridays 630p-8p
October 3 - November 21 | 7 weeks
SKIPPING 10/17
$150 for Members
$300 for Non-Members - includes gym access during Primer
For any questions about High School Primer, please email us at coaching@upliftclimbing.com.
boulder squad
Boulder Squad is our adult training team, where you’ll attend weekly practices with other motivated climbers to pursue new levels as athletes. With an emphasis on trying hard with an analytical, process-driven approach, Coach Milo will guide you through training structure and exercises, technique drills, sending tactics, and more. We’ll teach you not to just climb hard, but also to climb smart — maximizing the knowledge and strength you already have.
The other climbers you train with will become your Squad, as we push each other to keep on trying hard! Let’s push past our plateaus together.
Team size is limited to ensure each climber gets personalized coaching. Squad fills up, so don’t hesitate to sign up!
FALL 2025
Thursdays 6p-8p
October 2 - December 11 | 9 weeks
SKIPPING 10/17 AND 11/27
$299 for Members
$410 for Non-Members - includes gym access during Squad
Boulder Squad is designed for climbers 18 years old or older. While Boulder Squad is open to all levels, you’ll get the most out of it if you’re climbing at a V5 level or above.
For any questions about Boulder Squad, please email us at coaching@upliftclimbing.com.
Sometimes you just want personalized attention. Whatever you’re looking for —improvement in your technique, growth in your mental game, how to do a proper deadlift — we’re here for you.
For coaching inquiries, please reach out to coaching@upliftclimbing.com
coaching
Milo Forbes
Milo Forbes has been an avid climber for the last seven years, stepping into the world of coaching soon after falling in love with his original home gym in the Bay Area, Planet Granite. After moving to the Seattle area to get his Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Washington, he spent every minute of his free time climbing in the local gyms and in his favorite outdoor spots, Gold Bar and Leavenworth.
Milo takes a critical and analytical approach to coaching, and believes that instilling a passion for problem solving and critical thinking in all climbers can help them achieve their climbing goals. Milo invests in climbers on a personal level — learning their individual strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations — in order to set them up for success. He strives to ensure that his climbers not only learn more about the movement of the sport, but about who they are.
We’re also excited to have partnered with Dr. Anna Chang, DPT, CPT at Onsight Physical Therapy for monthly training opportunities at Uplift.
Onsight PT
Dr. Anna Chang, DPT, CPT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2020 and has been climbing since 2017. It was during school where she learned to break down the body mechanics of climbing and provide targeted strength training for people from all physical backgrounds. She then earned her certification in personal training because she wanted to focus on functional movement—addressing the climbing from a holistic view while working on strengths and weaknesses.
Anna will be at Uplift twice a month for regular training opportunities, and can otherwise be found at her space in Tacoma. She’ll be climbing wherever there’s sunshine on the weekends. Anna loves all kinds of climbing and believes in making the sport accessible to all.
For coaching inquiries, please reach out via their website: https://www.onsightphysicaltraining.com/book-online
We understand that life happens and sometimes our calendars don’t work out the way we want them to. We’ll do our best to be as accommodating as possible.
Class Cancellation Policy
Class cancellation/refund requests can be made up to 10 days before class begins.
Any cancellations made within 10 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
We cannot offer cancellations/refunds within 5 days of class, with the exception of medical situations.
Coaching Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations or reschedules done with a 24 hour notice can be honored free of charge.
Any reschedules with a 12 hour notice will be charged a $15 fee.
Any cancellations with a 12 hour notice will be charged a $30 fee.
No cancellations or reschedules within 12 hours.
Prepaid coaching sessions must be used within 1 year of purchase.