{"id":8832,"date":"2025-01-06T10:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T10:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/?page_id=8832"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:09:53","slug":"first-time-bouldering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/first-time-bouldering\/","title":{"rendered":"First visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bouldering is a fun, beginner-friendly sport that&#8217;s easy to get into. Just drop by and we&#8217;ll help you get started in no time! On your first visit, you&#8217;ll register and receive a free safety briefing, after which you can start climbing straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you prefer to learn the basics with others? Every Saturday and Sunday, we organise <a href=\"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/2026\/09\/25\/climb-with-crew-news\/\">Climb with Crew<\/a>: an open climbing session for beginners. You only pay the regular gym entry fee and learn the basics in a relaxed, welcoming setting. It&#8217;s a great way to make the most of your first visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also join our 4-week introductory course <a href=\"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/training\/beginner-courses\/\">Boulder Basics<\/a> for a more thorough introduction to the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GRIP: Bouldering Explained\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U_7pTMewftY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is bouldering?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bouldering routes are challenging short climbs up to about 4 meters. Large safety mats are placed beneath the routes to protect you in case of a fall, so no special equipment like ropes or harnesses are required. Each route, or &#8220;boulder problem,&#8221; is marked by colour, and you complete it by following the same colour holds from start to finish. For example, on a green route, you\u2019re only allowed to use the green holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At GRIP, you will find a huge amount of boulder problems, ranging from very easy (marked in green for beginners) to very, very hard. The start and end holds are marked, but it\u2019s up to you to figure out how to reach the top! To keep things interesting, we set new boulders every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link btn large color-primary wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/bouldering-at-grip\/\">Learn more about our boulders<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>What do you need in bouldering?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you need to go bouldering is a pair of climbing shoes, which you can bring yourself or rent at our gym. We also recommend chalk to keep your hands dry and improve your grip and a sporty outfit. If you already know you want your own gear, we have everything you need in our shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link btn large color-primary wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/explore\/shop\/\">Shop<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to bouldering, you will receive a free 5-minute introduction where we explain the basics and go over our safety regulations. Our waiver also includes the general safety instructions, so make sure you read and understand them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get started with Boulder Basics <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boulder Basics is perfect for anyone who wants to accelerate their climbing progress. We offer beginner courses at different levels, so whether it&#8217;s your first time bouldering or you already had a few sessions, there\u2019s a course for you. With this course, you\u2019ll avoid the common beginner mistakes and have a smoother, more enjoyable start to your bouldering journey!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link btn large color-primary wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gripnijmegen.nl\/boulderhal\/en\/training\/beginner-courses\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track you progress with Toplogger&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TopLogger is an app where you can track your\u202fascents, check your progress, and get involved with the gym. Find GRIP Boulderhal on Toplogger and use the interactive map to locate climbs and make your own to-do list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bouldering is a fun, beginner-friendly sport that&#8217;s easy to get into. 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