Finding Your Climbing Discipline: Bouldering, Lead, or Speed?
Climbing isn’t just about getting to the top – it’s how you get there that makes all the difference.
Whether you are brand new or already hooked, Bouldering Master is your shortcut to understanding climbing disciplines. Stay up to date on all the latest news related to climbing, find out new techniques, learn more about equipment, or
Get ready to pick your favorite – or try them all.
BOULDERING
LEAD CLIMBING
SPEED CLIMBING
BOULDERING
Bouldering: Short, Sharp, & Super Cool
No ropes. No fear. Just power, balance, skill, and bold moves.
Bouldering, a climbing discipline all about solving “problems”-on short routes.
- Wall Height: 4 meters
- What You’ll Need: Climbing Shoes, Chalk, and a Crash Pad （or a Gym Mat）
- Why It Rocks: Problem Solving + Explosive Power + Nerves of Steel
Wanna Try?
Check out all the information related to bouldering on the main bouldering page.
Latest Bouldering Articles
LEAD CLIMBING
Lead Climbing: The Endurance Game
In lead climbing, athletes clip the rope as they climb, trying to go as high as possible on a towering wall.
Lead climbing is a slow-burning tension with a heart-racing finish.
- Wall Height: Up to 20 meters
- What You’ll Need: Harness, Rope, and Grit
- Why It Rocks: Mental Focus + Physical Stamina + Mastering of Technique
Curious?
Check out all the information related to lead climbing on the main lead climbing page.
Latest Lead Climbing Articles
SPEED CLIMBING
Speed Climbing: A Vertical Sprint
Two Climbers. One Wall. Identical Routes. Whoever hits the buzzer at the top first wins.
Speed climbing is all about precision and power, honed to perfection.
- Wall Height: Standardized 15 meters
- What You’ll Need: Harness, Rope, and Fast Feet
- Why It Rocks: It’s the 100m sprint of climbing
Interested?
Check out all the information related to speed climbing on the main speed climbing page.
