Many people interchange the words rock climbing and bouldering believing they are one in the same. Though it’s true… That climbing and bouldering both require ascending rock in some form but the reality is that they’re entirely separate subsets of the sport. In this article, I’ll break down the concept of climbing vs bouldering thoroughly […]
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Best Climbing Harness for Beginners of 2020
If you’re just starting out on your rock climbing journey, whether indoor at the gym or in the great outdoors, you’ve probably just been renting or borrowing gear. This makes absolute sense for a beginner, and it is actually a good way of getting a feel for what you like and do not like. Once […]
Best Bouldering Shoes For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Although climbing shoes look similar in design, they are actually really diverse. Certain features can be incorporated (or not) to accommodate certain climbing styles and levels. Bouldering is one of such styles that has unique shoe demands. Unlike a lot of roped climbs, boulder problems are sustained at a certain level of difficulty for every […]
