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Bookmark or Share- What Is Bouldering: A Complete Guide - The Climbing GuyBouldering (pronounced boldern) is arguably the purest form of rock climbing. Participants are free from ropes, harnesses and climbing hardware — wearing only climbing shoes and using chalk and a chalk bag, if desired. You can boulder indoors on artificial holds or outdoors on small rock formations.
- Beginner’s Guide to Bouldering: What It Is & How to Get StartedBouldering refers to climbs that are protected by pads rather than ropes. Generally, that means that bouldering doesn’t take you too high off the ground — most boulder “problems” aren’t more than 12 or 15 feet tall. Most outdoor problems are located on large boulders (surprise), but some are on low cliffs.
- Bouldering 101: All Basics for Indoor Rock Climbing - The Wandering ClimberSimply put, bouldering is a form of rock climbing short routes (problems) which does not require the uses of a harness and rope for protection, rather a large mattress like cushion (crash pad). For a more in-depth intro to bouldering, check out out our what is bouldering guide.
- What Is Bouldering? – Beginner’s Guide + 6 Top TipsBouldering is rock climbing close to the ground without the need for a rope or harness. It can be done indoors or out and all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, some chalk, and a big foam crash pad. Literally climbing on a boulder instead of on a rock face or cliff.
- Bouldering - WikipediaBouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. While bouldering can be done without any equipment, most climbers use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to keep their hands dry and to provide a firmer grip, and bouldering mats to prevent ...
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