Outdoor activities in Seattle
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REI
As much an adventure as a shopping experience, this giant state-of-the-art megastore has its own climbing wall – a 65ft rock pinnacle to the side of the store’s entryway. The wall is open for scrambling at various times daily, except Tuesday when it’s reserved for private groups. (You can climb free of charge, but be prepared to wait your turn.) You can also check out the rain-proofing of various brands of gear by entering a special rainstorm shower; or road-test hiking boots on a simulated mountain trail. REI also rents various ski packages, climbing gear and camping equipment – call for daily and weekly rates.
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Mountaineers
A Seattle-based travel resource, the Mountaineers in Magnuson Park, specializes in Northwest recreation. It offers courses in hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, every type of snow sport and other outdoor skills, such as first aid and backcountry travel. Events such as film and slide shows are enough to tickle anyone’s adventurous spirit, and the bookstore boasts an unbeatable collection of books, maps and videos about the outdoors, many of which are available for loan through the Mountaineers library.
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REI Pinnacle Climbing Wall
The REI Pinnacle climbing wall is a 65ft rock pinnacle to the side of the store’s entryway. The wall is open for scrambling at various times daily except Tuesday, when it’s reserved for private groups. You can climb free of charge, but be prepared to wait your turn.
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Stone Gardens: The Climbers Gym
This is a full climbing gym with 14,000 sq ft of climbing surface on more than 100 routes. The gym also has weights, lockers and showers. Courses, from beginner climber to anchoring, are also offered. The drop-in rate is $16 ($11 for children).
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