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Bouldering Project University District grades, explained

BP University District opened in autumn 2024 in the 112-year-old University National Bank building on University Way NE, across the street from the light-rail station and a few blocks from the University of Washington. It has two floors of bouldering (almost 7,000 sq ft), a yoga studio in the basement, a cold plunge and an infrared sauna for up to 26 people inside the old bank vault.

Gym websiteDirectionsDay pass $30 · hours and prices below

Bouldering grades

Boulders are set in colour circuits marked by hold colour: Yellow is the easiest and White (or Mint, at some gyms) the hardest. Each colour covers roughly three V-grades and neighbouring colours overlap on purpose, so circuits are not a strict ladder. The ranges are read off Bouldering Project's grade chart; only Purple is also given in its text.

LevelV-scale≈ Font
YellowAt the V0 end of the chart; may also include easier (VB) climbs.V04B–4B+
RedV0–V24B–5C
GreenV1–V35A–6A+
PurpleBouldering Project's text also gives Purple as V2–V4.V2–V45B–6B+
OrangeV3–V55C+–6C+
BlackV4–V66A+–7A
BlueV5–V76C–7B
PinkV6–V86C+–7B+
WhiteV8–V107B–7C+
MintSome Bouldering Project gyms use White as the hardest circuit instead.≥ V11≥ 8A

Bouldering Project grades the same way at all 13 of its gyms. All Bouldering Project gyms and grades

From climbers' descriptions and photos of the gym's grade boards. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.

Visiting Bouldering Project University District

Address
4502 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, United StatesGoogle MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
Booking
Walk in: no booking neededNo reservation needed for climbing or the fitness area; yoga and fitness classes must be booked.
Prices
Day pass · adultage 21+$30
Day pass · youthages 14-20$25
Day pass · childage 13 and under$20
10-visit pass · adultage 21+; never expires, can be shared with guests$270
10-visit pass · studentstudents 21+ with a valid student ID$225
Monthly · adultage 21+; month-to-month, plus a one-time $55 activation fee$105
Monthly · youthages 14-20; plus a one-time $55 activation fee$95
Shoe hire$6
Prices in USD before sales tax. Rental shoes are included with a first-time visit. Oct-Nov 2026 promotion: 40% off monthly membership, activation fee waived.All prices on the gym's site
Opening hours
Mon–Fri06:00–22:00
Sat–Sun07:00–22:00
Hours on the gym's site
First visit
What to know before your first visit
Phone
+1 206-485-7475
Photos
Photos on Google Maps

Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.

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Questions

What V-scale grade is Yellow at Bouldering Project University District?
Yellow at Bouldering Project University District is V0, about 4B–4B+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Red at Bouldering Project University District?
Red at Bouldering Project University District is V0–V2, about 4B–5C in Font.
What V-scale grade is Green at Bouldering Project University District?
Green at Bouldering Project University District is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Purple at Bouldering Project University District?
Purple at Bouldering Project University District is V2–V4, about 5B–6B+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Orange at Bouldering Project University District?
Orange at Bouldering Project University District is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.
What V-scale grade is Black at Bouldering Project University District?
Black at Bouldering Project University District is V4–V6, about 6A+–7A in Font.
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Other Bouldering Project gyms

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Sources

  1. Bouldering Project: University District location page (address, phone, hours)
  2. Bouldering Project: University District pricing
  3. Bouldering Project: FAQs (no reservation needed for climbing)
  4. Climbing Business Journal: Former bank becomes home of newest Bouldering Project (Oct 2024)
  5. Bouldering Project blog: How to Understand Climbing Grades at Any Gym (2025-08-29)
  6. Bouldering Project circuit chart image (photographed at BP St. Paul, uploaded 2026-03)
  7. Bouldering Project: Climbing (circuits overview)
  8. Bouldering Project: Seattle first visit (boulder heights, Seattle locations)
  9. Bouldering Project blog: Seattle indoor climbing guide (2026-05-13)

Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with Bouldering Project University District.