What is bouldering?
Bouldering is climbing «in its purest form, without a rope and hooks». This is climbing practised at a height from which you can jump. For this reason, it’s also possible to practise it alone. If you fall while bouldering in the hall, you fall softly, as there are thick mats below to catch you. Besides the height at which it's practised and the safety technique, bouldering also differs from climbing in terms of the amount of strength required. Whereas with climbing you can take a break at certain points, and it's mostly muscle stamina that is required, the focus in bouldering lies on muscle strength and body tension.