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/ The Early Days: Bouldering as Training Bouldering’s origins can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Climbers began using large rocks and boulders to practice their techniques in a controlled environment. The Rise of Bouldering as a Discipline By the mid-20th century, bouldering began to establish itself as a distinct […]

/ The Early Days: Indoor Climbing as a Training Tool Indoor climbing traces its roots to the early 20th century when climbers began looking for ways to train during inclement weather or off-seasons. 1970s: The Birth of the Modern Climbing Gym The 1970s marked the emergence of purpose-built indoor climbing facilities. 1980s: The Indoor Climbing

/ The Early Days: Buildering as a Subculture Urban climbing’s origins can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when adventurous individuals began scaling buildings and other man-made structures for fun or as a test of skill. These early climbers often sought challenges in city environments, mirroring the natural climbing movement

/ The Origins of Sport Climbing Sport climbing emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a response to the growing desire for more challenging and dynamic climbing experiences. Unlike traditional climbing, which relies on placing and removing protective gear, sport climbing introduced the concept of pre-installed bolts on rock faces, allowing climbers to focus solely