Welcome to Movement Portland. Located in the Northwest Pearl District of Portland, this is a world-class training facility for beginners and elite athletes alike. We have 30,500 square feet of custom Walltopia wall designs for roped climbing and bouldering. Walls reach 55 feet high and feature 200 routes and 18 cracks, four of which are hydraulically adjustable. The bouldering area offers up a 18-foot high ball boulder and a 40-foot ramp to explore.
Upcoming Classes
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Peak Performance Team Trial Day
Adult Team
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Hatha
Hatha
Britt R.
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Strength
Strength
Brittany C.
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Welcome Offerings
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Strength 30/Cardio 30
Conditioning
Britt R.
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Welcome Offerings
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Learn to Lead with a GRIGRI
Intermediate
William M.
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Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Carissa C.
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Rock n Run
Meet Ups
Social Connections
True friendship is making your pals fall in love with climbing so you can have built-in belay partners forever.
Swipe ➡️ for 4 ways to lure *ahem*... invite...them for FREE 💖
💛 just a lil spicy beta snack for your feed 💛
New yellow V10 up on the Mushroom!
🔩@boulderclimbergirl
🧗 @nicolas.san.martin_
It’s tensiony, technical, and v fun to watch (or try 👀)
come check it out while it’s fresh! 🍄
If you’ve ever wondered how to climb smarter, not just stronger, Roxy’s your go-to. 💥 As one of our Peak Performance coaches and private instructors, she helps climbers move with intention, build lasting habits, and cut through the mental clutter that can get in the way of progress.
Whether you’re brand-new to climbing or chasing your next breakthrough, Roxy’s thoughtful, supportive coaching style meets you where you’re at. Beginners will feel more confident and safe, while advanced climbers can dive into training plans to push past plateaus.
Curious what it’s like? Come try it out! Our next Peak Performance Team Trial Day is Tuesday, 4/29 at 6:30am
🔗link in bio to snag your spot!
That’s a wrap on the Portland Pulldown! 🔥 Huge thanks to everyone who came out—competitors, spectators, setters, staff, and the friends who just showed up for hot dogs (no shame).
We’re so grateful to share this space with you and to see the gym absolutely buzzing with joy, stoke, and community. Y’all made it a night to remember. 💛
Check out our photo album at the link in bio—we’ll be adding more pics over the next few days, so keep an eye out for yourself mid-send… or mid-snack (we respect both).
Until next year… 👀
Can we get a round of applause (and maybe a shoulder massage) for our incredible routesetting team 👏👏👏
Those pulldown climbs are works of art! Massive thanks to our routesetting squad and Comp Chief Abby Wilson for dreaming big, working hard, and making the Pulldown extra spicy 🌶️💥
What was your favorite climb??? 🧐
🚨 It’s go time! 🚨
PDX Pulldown is officially underway and the gym is already buzzing with chalk, stoke, and strong sends.
Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors—@patagoniaportland , @rosecity_physicaltherapy @redpointclimbing @prana.portland @zigzagclimbing @petzl_official @breaksidebrews @bestdaybrewing @hmkpnw @mammutna , @mountainhardwear , @scarpana , @lasportivana , @trangoclimbing , @frictionlabs , @edelrid_sport @cotopaxi @mtshoppdx + more—for bringing the heat with gear, prizes, and support that make this day even better.
Let’s get it, Portland 💥💥💥
‘Twas the day before comp day, and all through the town, climbers were chalking up, ready to throw down! 😤
The Pulldown kicks off April 19th!
🔗 head to the link in the bio to get signed up today!
We’ve got a special guest in the house🏡
@canonhuse , a visiting setter from our @movementgymsdfw fam , is here this week setting for the PDX Pulldown! He’s a Level 4 USAC setter who’s worked National Cups, Team Trials, and is heading off to set a World Cup later this year. Casual.
Canon’s all about creating climbs that make you think, channeling that sweet comp-style movement at every level. Come test out his work this Saturday!
📍Pulldown goes down 4.19.25. You in?
To quote Charlie Brown 💬”Those are Good Reasons!”
Our setters are hard at work AND have excellent arguments for why you should sign up for the PDX Pulldown...
🔥 It’s going down this Saturday (4.19.25)
🔗sign up now and come throw down.
💸 Cash purse for Open competitors! 🤑
You’re not just climbing for glory—you’re climbing for cold hard cash 💸
🥇 $150 🥈 $100 🥉 $50
Sign up now. Sleep on it later. (Like…literally, on a pile of cash. If that’s your thing.)
🔗 link is in the bio besties
🪷 new try hard noises 🪷
😂 white lotus season 3 finale has us feeling a certain way.
Try these out when you need that extra boost during your next session.
🦅 Early Bird Pricing is almost GONE! 🚨
Time’s running out to snag the best deal on PDX Pulldown registration. Lock in your spot before prices go up—hit the link in our bio to sign up! 🔗🔥
💎 Setter Select ➡️
@boulderclimbergirl on this absolute 🔥heater🔥 —flowy, techy, and just the right amount of sticky.
16 fresh climbs are now up on the Highball! Grab your crew and try this one for yourself!
👯♂️Friday 4/4 is Bring a Friend Day, which means members can bring a buddy for free! Not a member? no problem, buddy up and get 50% off day passes.
Tag your climb partner and we’ll see you friday!
🐟 But make it climbing prizes 🏆
PDX Pulldown is serving up some seriously epic loot, thanks to @patagoniaportland @mammutna , @mountainhardwear , @scarpana , @lasportivana , @trangoclimbing , @frictionlabs , @edelrid_sport @cotopaxi @mtshoppdx & more.
From ropes to shoes to the best chalk in the game, you could be reeling in some top-tier gear. And for our Open Finals crushers? There’s a cash purse on the line too. 💸
Sign up, send hard, and maybe you’ll land the big one. 🎣
Sign up today at the link in our bio
The definitive sign of spring? 🌸🍃
Maybe you turn to science and the stars, waiting for the vernal equinox. ✨
Or perhaps, like many Portlanders, you look to the cherry blossoms on the waterfront, their palette of pink personifying Portland spring. 🌸
All of that is good and fine, dear readers, but I’m here to tell you there is one sign MORE accurate than all the rest. The DEFINITE sign that spring has, in fact, sprung. I’m talking, of course, about the glorious moment when the garage doors at Movement Portland crack free from their winter hibernation. That first waft of fresh air through the gym—
#SummerStartsHere
👕PDX Pulldown Shirt Reveal 😍 ➡
The limited edition comp shirts have landed, and they are 🔥🔥🔥.
You gotta sign up fast—only the first 100 competitors are guaranteed a shirt!
The link’s in the bio to Snag your spot and claim your shirt, and we’ll see you at The Pulldown. 🔥
They put the TRY in Triathlon! 🔥
What a weekend! 66 athletes took on our first-ever Triathlon, powering through yoga with Lisa S, a strength session with Coach B, and a climb to the finish. Smiles, fist bumps, and a whole lot of try-hard energy filled the gym, and we couldn’t be more stoked for every single one of you. 💪🏽💥
Missed the event? Challenge yourself—hit a yoga class, a fitness class, and a climbing session all in one day and go the distance!
Somewhere, someone is proud of you for taking that extra moment to double-check. 🌿🪢✨
Ready to learn the ropes? Use promo code FIRSTCLASSFREE for a free Intro to Rope Climbing class—on us. 🤍🏔️
Start your journey at the link in our bio. 🌿💫
🚨Portland Pulldown registration is OPEN!🚨
A Portland icon returns!
Get ready to transcend gravity in our annual rope competition! April 19th 📆
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or signing up for your first-ever rope comp, this event is your chance to test your skills, cheer on your fellow climbers, and bask in the energy of Portland’s climbing scene.
We have categories for climbers of all levels:
🌌Recreational (up to 10b)
🌌Intermediate (10c-11d)
🌌and Open (12a+)
⚡️ It doesn’t stop at climbing – join us for food, drinks, a vendor village, interactive games, prizes, awards, and more!
Come to compete and stay for finals, which will bring out some of the top non-binary, female, and male competitors in our community as they throw down for a share of the CASH PURSE 🤑
🐣Early bird pricing through Apr. 5th ($30 members, $40 non-members) Don’t wait to sign up now 🔗 in bio!
For years, the PDX Pulldown has been a staple in the community bringing together climbers of all levels to compete, connect, and push their limits. And now… it’s your turn!
Your guides to triathlon glory 🏆🔥
Lisa Skaff and Coach B are leading the charge in our Movement Triathlon, and trust us—you want them in your corner, these coaches will inspire you to the finish line!
Here’s the Deets:
📅 March 22 – an epic three-sport day!
Start the session with a Power Vinyasa class with Lisa to get you warm & ready.
Follow that up with Coach B’s 💪 Strength & Cardio class. Then Hit the ropes and
climb the “Finish Line” route to seal the deal!
Finishers get an exclusive pin, and a chance to win raffle prizes from @sauna.glo and more!
The first heat is FULL😲, but 11 AM still has spots—sign up now to put the TRY in Triathlon!
Meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
Our Directors
Our gym leaders love what they do and it shows. They are committed to providing a supportive, transformative, and fun environment for everyone who comes through our doors.
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Kiana
McDonald
Gym Director
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Kenn
Kochi
Assistant Gym Director
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.