Bouldering Archives

Climbing Video Series: The World’s Most Classic Boulders

First ascensionists and climbing legends take center stage as they give first-hand accounts of iconic boulder problems around the world.

Written by Nate Mitka July 14, 2017

New Study: Treat Anxiety, Depression with… Bouldering

Researchers found the mental, physical, and social aspects of bouldering make it a prime candidate to help treat depression.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2017

No Ropes, Add Sauna: The Latest Trend In Climbing Gyms

A new Minneapolis climbing gym will have 20,000 feet of climbing space, a yoga studio, free weights. But it doesn’t have a single rope.

Written by Nate Mitka March 21, 2017

‘Brothers Of Climbing’ Group Spreads Message Of Inclusivity

‘Black people don’t climb’ is a phrase members of Brothers of Climbing hear all the time. They challenge that misconception with the reply ‘you can…

Written by GJ Staff February 17, 2017

Meet The Maker: Organic Climbing, Made In The USA

Organic Climbing’s American-made crash pads, chalk bags, and backpacks will last a very long time.

Written by Nate Mitka January 12, 2017

Love At First Send: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review

The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.

Written by Jake Ferguson December 30, 2016

V17: The Hardest ‘Problem’ In Rock Climbing

Nalle Hukkataival on Sunday, October 23, sent his project 3 1/2 years in the making, titled Burden of Dreams. He suggests a V17 grade (9a),…

Written by Nate Mitka October 25, 2016

Try ‘Augmented Reality’ Climbing Wall For Goofy Fun

Use your body for a pong paddle or climb ‘augmented routes’ with this bouldering wall coupled to a computer-controlled projector.

Written by GJ Staff September 21, 2016

Meet The 19-Year-Old Blowing Up The Climbing World

What’s the secret of up-and-coming rock climber Nathaniel Coleman? The middle splits and the ‘power of the psych.’

Written by Morgan Tilton February 22, 2016

Freakish Strength: This Climber’s Power Is Incredible

These nine gifs of German climber Jan Hojer show physical strength beyond anything we’ve seen yet.

Written by Patrick Murphy October 14, 2015

Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’

Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.

Written by Staff Post September 09, 2015

‘Sublime’ Promises To Be Your Last Crag Brush

The Sublime Climbing crag brush is tough, firm, and larger than your average toothbrush.

Written by Eric Lemke June 13, 2015

Five Ten Rogue VCS Women’s Climbing Shoes Review

A climber review’s the Five Ten Rogue VCS, a comfortable all around climbing shoe with leather last.

Written by Emily Applecamp June 02, 2015

Zoo Hires Rock Climbers To Test Orangutan Enclosure

A zoo in Kansas City has taken an interesting tact to test an enclosure that will house orangutans: They hired rock climbers.

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2015

Top American Climber Can’t Afford To Compete

Alex Puccio is having a hard time getting the support she needs to travel on the competitive International Federation Of Sport Climbing circuit.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2015

Video: ‘Bouldering the Great Plains’

For episode No. 4 in our “Off The Map” video series, we travel to western Minnesota in search of some of the most obscure rock…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 29, 2012

Bouldering on the Great Plains

This week, to shoot an episode of our “Off The Map” series, the GearJunkie crew packed up a stationwagon and stacked bouldering pads atop a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 07, 2012

Bouldering: A Primer

More molehill than mountain, bouldering routes rarely top 20 feet tall. But the sport of bouldering can require raw strength and gymnastic prowess beyond what’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 07, 2009

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