BOULDERING - MANCHESTER (Beginners welcome!)

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?

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend. 

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur climbers with some experience and who are happy to impart their knowledge. Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.

All those attending the event must also be aware of the centre's own terms and conditions of participation and abide by them, along with any instructions given by the centre’s staff. Everyone must also take responsibility for their own safety while participating in Indoor climbing events.