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 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 […]
Bouldering for Beginners: The Best Guide You’ll Ever Read
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 […]
What Is Bouldering? Absolutely Everything You Need To Know
There are many types of rock out there, with all sorts of shapes and sizes. It turns out you don’t need to rope-up to reach every summit. At least, not when you’re Alex Honnold…or while bouldering. Whether you have no clue as to what bouldering is at all, or are looking to expand your knowledge […]