A wandering climber on Pinturas Buldestres, 7C+/8A (sit/stand), in the sector Prado del Navazo. Imagine a serene pine forest, the sun filtering gently through the canopy. The only sounds are the chirps of birds, the occasional thwack of a crashpad and the enthusiastic shouts of other climbers as their friends try to send. “Allez!” “Venga!” […]
Tag Archives: Bouldering
Rock Climbing vs Bouldering: What’s the Difference?
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 […]
Best Picks For The Boulder Wall: Beginner Bouldering Shoes
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 […]
Rock Climbing Inside For The First Time? Bouldering 101
When you walk into a climbing gym, you’ll notice that there are two sizes of walls: short and tall. The shorter walls usually have thick padding underneath them, and are meant for bouldering. On the tall ones, you might see ropes or small metal clips dangling down. Those are for roped climbing. Some gyms are […]
