For the absolute beginner, asking about bouldering handholds and footholds is a great question. Let’s dive in. So what are those things on bouldering walls called? The grips on bouldering walls...
Category: Getting Started
When I was first looking into bouldering, one of the terms I came across frequently was boulder problem. The word "problem" sounded odd in this context, but it came up often enough to warrant a...
After weeks of renting, I will soon be buying my own shoes for bouldering. The amount of information on climbing shoes can be overwhelming, so I am sharing with you the basics that will guide my...
When you are just starting out on your bouldering journey, knowing some basic etiquette will help you avoid common blunders. What are some bouldering gym etiquette basics? Don’t give advice unless...
I was over 50 and looking for an engaging activity to replace my boring gym workouts. Bouldering, where the aim is to climb a section of wall no more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) high, seemed like a...
Get the Right Chalk for Your First Indoor Bouldering Session
Just getting started with bouldering, and feeling overwhelmed with chalk choices? You’ve read a hundred Amazon reviews, and now your head feels full of chalk dust? Let’s sweep off the dust and...