Category: Getting Started

Are you brand new to bouldering? Here is a super-quick start guide covering the basics. For more in-depth articles, see the links at the bottom of this page. First, Find a Bouldering Gym Indoor...

There is no need to follow official regulations when bouldering for recreation. However, knowing and applying the rules around the start and finish takes guesswork out of the process. It provides...

This is a very common question, unfortunately, the usual response is that an answer is impossible because everyone is different.  Although this is true to a point, there are general trends and rough...

Inadequate rest leads to exhaustion and poor performance, and it increases the risk of injury. Especially for beginners, daily bouldering is not recommended without careful preparation due to the...

There is a lot of discussion on indoor grading and how it compares to grades used on outdoor boulders. While both use the same grading system, there are, indeed, differences. Are bouldering...

Bouldering is catching on as a great way to exercise in a fun and social environment. If you are a heavy person, you may have been wanting to try the sport, but did not know if it is possible at your...