Bouldering refers to climbing close to the ground without the use of a rope. This can be done indoors and outdoors.

Information about how to climb a problem (sequence, body position, holds to use). Good beta can save tons of energy and frustration.

These are the colored plastic shapes that we hold onto and put our feet on while climbing.

Volumes are geometric shapes that are screwed onto the walls along with the plastic climbing holds. These are typically the same color as our wall and can be used for hands or feet with any circuit color.

A less-than-vertical wall focused on balance and footwork.

A wall that tilts toward you.

Grades help you track progress and choose appropriate routes/problems.

A single boulder route. Unlike roped climbing routes, bouldering focuses on short, powerful sequences. Thinking in terms of “problems” reinforces the puzzle-solving mindset.

To send, or complete, a climb on your first try.

The hardest move or sequence in a problem.

A dynamic jump to the next hold, removing all four points of contact in the process.

Using your heel to pull or stabilize on a hold.