Bouldering (& Climbing) Terminology
Bouldering Terms Bouldering brings a new world of movement and mental challenges, but I bet you didn’t realise you’d be learning a new language too! Don’t stress, the basic bouldering terms are pretty easy to learn. We’ll have you speaking boulderer in no time. The Basics: Beta: Advice or knowledge on how to complete […]
What is the V Grading System?
Where Did The V-Grading System Come From? The V scale is a grading system used in bouldering to assign a difficulty rating to a problem. It was developed by John “Vermin” Sherman in the 1990s and is the current system used in Australian outdoor bouldering. The V in the V scale stands for “Vermin” which […]
Fast Track Your Bouldering Progress With These 3 Keys
If you’ve just started bouldering, the progression through early grades can be quite addictive. Depending on a variety of factors, you will eventually find yourself facing diminishing returns from your efforts. There are a few things that you can incorporate or emphasise in your sessions to ensure not only progression in the early grades, but […]
10 Fundamentals to Improve Your Bouldering in 2023
The fundamental order of operations for climbing, move your feet, twist your hips, move your hands. This allows you to maximise your reach and maintain straight arms. Try your next warm up using ‘silent feet’, it is exactly how it sounds, don’t allow your feet to make any noise when you place them. This will […]
