Get started with bouldering
Bouldering is climbing on low walls without ropes, above thick mats. It's easy to start on your own or with a friend, and you don't need a belay course.
You will need
- Climbing shoes (rental)
- Chalk
- A single-entry ticket to a bouldering gym
Steps
Go on an introduction tour
Many gyms offer a short introduction to safety and the gym's rules.
Learn to fall
Start with easy ones
Climb with your legs
Plan the route in advance
Rest between attempts
Watch out for others
Train 2–3 times a week
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