By Josh Suman | Photos by Chad Coleman

The Eastside is full of people who identify through their active lifestyle. From hiking Mount Si to paddle boarding Lake Washington or kayaking through the area’s network of waterways, getting into the great outdoors is one of the most attractive elements of life in the Puget Sound region.

But once the clocks are set back and the sunshine begins to wane, the elements become an obstacle.

Not anymore.

Indoor activities throughout the area can be an outlet for releasing pent-up energy and a great way to feel the rush without venturing into sub-freezing temperatures or a torrential downpour.

Here are a few spots we found that offer all the excitement, without the risk of hypothermia.

iFly Seattle Indoor Skydiving

Whether you’re a first-time flyer or seasoned skydiver, iFly Seattle offers an experience unlike any other.

With professional flight instructors, a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel with controllable airflow and all the flight gear required, iFly promises an experience full of “excitement, adrenaline and adventure.”

Rates vary from $59.95 for a first-time flyer package to $525 for 30 minutes of fly time for seasoned flyers. Group and party reservations also are available.

349 Tukwila Parkway

206-244-4359

www.iflyseattle.com/ifly-indoor-skydiving

lysa@iflyseattle.com

K1 Speed Seattle Indoor Go Kart Racing

With the only track in Washington running green-friendly, 20-horsepower electric karts, K1 Speed is the premier indoor go kart facility in the area.

The half-mile etched concrete surface includes seven turns with drifting capabilities. Karts travel up to 40 mph and don’t “bog down” like their gasoline-powered counterparts.

A yearly license is available for $5.95 and Arrive and Drive packages begin at $20. Corporate reservations and parties also are available.

2207 NE Bel-Red Road, Redmond

425-555-9999
www.K1speed.com

Sky High Sports Indoor Trampoline

Featuring nearly 25,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampoline space, Sky High Sports is a one-of-a-kind experience.

The facility includes five jumping courts, with one reserved exclusively for kids, as well as a foam pit and two dodgeball courts.

Sky High Sports also offers AIRobics, a specially designed course that mixes traditional aerobic exercise with the exhilaration of jumping.

All trampolines feature a specially designed, spring-loaded frame that is covered by two-inch thick safety padding and court supervisors are always on hand to deal with safety concerns. And with trampoline walls surrounding each court, the risk of falling off is never a worry.

Jumpers under 18 must have a parent-signed waiver. Rates begin at $11 per hour with specials and a private court for parties also available.

1445 120th Ave. NE, Bellevue

425-990-JUMP (5867)
sea.jumpskyhigh.com

Stone Gardens Indoor Climbing Center

Indoor climbing finally has a home in Bellevue with the opening of the Crossroads location of Stone Gardens, which has twice the climbing space of the original Seattle location.

21,000 square feet of climbing terrain spread across two top rope and lead areas as well as a pair of walls dedicated specifically for bouldering, which have bouldering problems ranging from V-0 to V-12.

Routes are set professionally by the team at Stone Gardens and are designed to accommodate the most novice of climbers while still presenting routes challenging enough for seasoned veterans.

The facility also features a kids area and is home to a youth climbing team.

Walk-ins are encouraged and private reservations also are available.

15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue

425-644-2445; http://www.stonegardens.com
bellevue@stonegardens.com

top rope and lead areas as well as a pair of walls dedicated specifically for bouldering, which have bouldering problems ranging from V-0 to V-12.

Routes are set professionally by the team at Stone Gardens and are designed to accommodate the most novice of climbers while still presenting routes challenging enough for savvy veterans.

The facility also features a kids area and is home to a youth climbing team.

Walk-ins are encouraged and private reservations also are available.

15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue

425-644-2445; www.stonegardens.com
bellevue@stonegardens.com