Info, Guides, Techniques & Training for Climbers
Welcome to Climbingfacts, a place that covers everything regarding Rock Climbing, Indoor Climbing, and Bouldering!
This blog serves primarily as a fountain of knowledge for beginner and intermediate climbers. On Climbingfacts you can expect to have your questions answered, learn more about climbing techniques, find training drills, training articles, gear advice, and much much more.
Furthermore, we are committed to helping the absolute beginner get comfortable in this wonderful sport. Our Bouldering section below should answer any questions you may have such as bouldering basics, rules, etiquette, cost, what to wear, and so forth.
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Bouldering Basics
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Recent Posts
The Basics of Indoor Bouldering (First Time at Bouldering Gym)
Are you getting ready for your first time indoor bouldering? Maybe you’ve been a couple of times and are in need of some beginner tips? You came to the right place! This article covers the basics of indoor bouldering. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get started, how to prepare for your first … Read more
How to Start and Finish a Boulder Problem (and other Bouldering rules)
Are you wondering what rules apply at a bouldering gym? Is it unclear to you which are the start and finish holds of a boulder problem? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about bouldering rules so that you can be comfortable, knowing you are doing everything correctly on your next visit … Read more
How much of a bouldering wall can you use (what is considered ‘in’?)
Have you recently discovered the marvelous sport that is bouldering? A question you might have is: “how much can you use the bouldering wall?” It can get confusing which parts are considered ‘in’ and which parts are considered ‘cheating’. You really don’t want to look like a gumby, right? Most bouldering gyms aren’t great at … Read more
Is it okay to go shirtless at the climbing gym?
If you’ve been to a climbing gym in the summer, you’ve likely seen quite a few guys climbing shirtless. Are you wondering why they are doing this? Or whether or not it is okay to climb shirtless? Maybe you want to go shirtless yourself but you need some reassurance? In this article, we’ll answer your … Read more
What are volumes at the bouldering gym?
Historically, indoor climbing walls used to have static features such as indents, bulges, and cracks to closely resemble real outdoor rock. This gave route setters to get creative with as they could only drill handholds and footholds in the walls to set their routes. This was changed with the invention of volumes. Volumes of all … Read more
Why you shouldn’t wear socks in climbing shoes
You may have noticed that you are the only climber at the climbing gym wearing socks in their shoes, should you be worried? Is it bad to wear socks in climbing shoes? Does it turn you into a laughing stock? In this article, we’ll answer all your questions. Should you wear socks in climbing shoes? … Read more
What does ‘Sandbag’ mean in climbing (and what is the origin)?
Have you ever heard a climber say something along the lines of: ‘the route is sandbagged’ or ‘this bouldering gym sandbags their grades’? Sandbag is a common climbing term so if you are new to climbing, it will help to get to know its full meaning. So what does Sandbag mean in climbing? Let’s take … Read more
How many pairs of climbing shoes do you need?
You may have seen videos on youtube or posts on Reddit of professional climbers showcasing their climbing shoe collection. Oftentimes, they have a ton of shoes to show you, in all different shapes and sizes. And it may have made you think: do you need more than one pair of climbing shoes? And if so, … Read more
Why you shouldn’t walk in climbing shoes
Whether or not you should walk in climbing shoes is something climbers have been arguing about for ages. Some climbers take off their shoes after every route/problem and others wear them all day long. What gives, who is right? Well, the answer mostly depends on the climbing shoe in particular. Comfortable beginner or rental shoes … Read more
Can men wear women’s climbing shoes (and what is the difference?)
You may have noticed that climbing shoes come in men’s and women’s models. But what is the difference between them? And is it acceptable for men to wear women’s climbing shoes…? The answer is yes, men can wear women’s climbing shoes. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing a women’s climbing shoe. Lot’s of male … Read more