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Summertime at High Steppe! This summer we are offering both full-day and half-day climbing camp options with week-long sessions in June, July + August for youth ages 6-14. Full-day camp: 8:45am-3pm includes a morning of climbing, time for lunch, and an afternoon filled with activities such as art projects, board games, and yoga. It will…
Courageous Kids Climbing, based out of McCall, Idaho will be at High Steppe on Saturday, May 2 from 10am -12pm. They are hosting a free event for participants of all ages with special needs or disabilities. Participants are encouraged to climb, but are welcome to just hang out with everyone during this all-inclusive event! Registration…
Looking for something fun for your kiddo to do? Join us for Open Gym – Every Saturday at High Steppe! When: 11am – 2pmWho: Youth ages 6-14What: High Steppe coaches will supervise, teach climbing technique and skills, as well as provide games and activities. All ability levels are welcome. No prior climbing experience is needed.…
Guidebooks are available in our Retail Shop – get ready for a climbing trip with a guidebook to one of our local areas or nearby destinations. Locations include: Smith Rock, Leavenworth, Index, Vantage, Mazama and the Tieton. Safe. Fun. Send.
Join us for climbing camp! Looking for something fun for your kiddo, ages 6-14, to do during Spring Break? High Steppe Climbing Center is the place! Our week-long camp is structured, active fun while learning the sport of climbing. This camp will introduce campers to the basics of climbing equipment, technique and terminology while developing…
January Membership Special – Looking for a new way to stay in shape that is fun, mentally engaging, and surprisingly social? Indoor climbing might be your new thing! Climbing is a great way to stay active and connect with others. If you’ve been to High Steppe, but haven’t committed to membership – now is the…
On October 25, 2025 High Steppe is hosting a USA Climbing Qualifying Event for the next generation of crushers from across Washington and Oregon. The High Steppe Team will be competing on their home-turf, come out and cheer them on! This week the route setting crew is hard at work getting the gym ready for…
High Steppe is proud to be your indoor climbing gym and so much more. Over the last 5 years we’ve become part of the Yakima community in ways that we never expected and it’s been such an incredible journey. We are so grateful to everyone who has climbed with us over the years, with an…
Rental Gear Add-on: To save you money and make your visits to High Steppe more streamline we are now offering a Rental Gear Add-on for our Monthly Members. You can now bundle equipment rentals, shoes and harness, with your monthly membership dues. The Rental Gear Add-on is $15/month per person on the membership account. You…
Mark your calendar! Join us Friday, August 8 for High Steppe’s Summer Community Boulder Comp. Bring your friends + family for an all ages event. Climbing starts a 6pm. Scorecards are due at 8:45pm. Cost:Free for High Steppe membersGuests: $20 / adults + $16 / kids ages 4-10 Details:This event will feature 45+ all-new boulders.…