Bouldering MANCHESTER - Beginners welcome
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Join OutdoorLads For An Evening of INDOOR BOULDERING in Manchester!
This event is intended as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community; everyone will be warmly welcomed
Bouldering is a form of climbing that focuses on shorter "problems" emphasising technique, balance, body positioning, and sometimes power, rather than long, high routes. Without the need for ropes, harnesses, and belaying, bouldering is an accessible activity for newcomers and is often considered the "purest" form of climbing.
Bouldering offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Physical: Improved strength, tone, balance, power, and coordination.
- Mental: Enhanced problem-solving, focus, concentration, and body awareness.
- Emotional: Relaxation, a sense of achievement, and a feeling of mind-body connection.
Bouldering is also a fantastic way to meet new people and build lasting friendships, as it's an inherently social sport where climbers share tips and strategies to conquer the routes.
New to Bouldering?
If you're new to bouldering, it is recommended that you have a guided session from the event leader to learn the basics of safe bouldering. The leader can then introduce you to the rest of the group where you can refine your newly learnt skills in a social environment.
Experienced Boulderer?
If you’re new to climbing with ODL, the leader will help to introduce you to the rest of the group so you can explore the centre together.
You are responsible for your own safety and actions while bouldering. Please use your own judgement when accepting advice from OutdoorLads Volunteers or other experienced climbers, regardless of your bouldering experience.
Ready to boulder?
- You will need to sign up on the ODL event page. We would ask you to do this each time so that the leader has access to important information
- If you are not already registered with Rock Over Climbing, please do so here to save time when you arrive. You only need to do this once.
- When you arrive at the centre you will need to pay for entry and hire climbing shoes if you don't own a pair. ODL members benefit from the concessionary rate so please mention this when paying.
- Get bouldering! You’ll find most of the group already bouldering so feel free to join them. If you’re new to bouldering with ODL, the leader will be looking out for you so if you spot them, please go speak with them first.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the leader directly.
Photos : Copyright granted to OutdoorLads by Sieh.
What to bring
Climbing shoes if you have them. Don't worry if not, these can be hired from the centre.
Make sure to wear something that allows you to move around freely, like shorts/joggers and a t-shirt. Jeans are not recommended. If you have any OutdoorLads branded clothing then please try and wear this as it will give the group a good level of visibility. Any jewellery such as rings, watches, chains etc. must be removed to help prevent injury.
Climbing centres can be quite dusty due to the use of climber's chalk so please remember to bring your inhaler/medication if you need one.
Lockers are available, but you'll need your own padlock.
Food & drink
There is a cafe area at the centre where hot and cold drinks along with snacks can be purchased. Bottled drinks can also be purchased here.
After bouldering there is often a group who head for a drink which you are welcome to join if you wish.