Bouldering: another form of rock climbing. It is different than sport climbing which I did a post on {HERE} at the City of Rocks, Idaho. Bouldering is when you only bring rock climbing shoes, chalk, and a crash pad. There is no rope. For that reason, I hate it. But my husband loves it (I am a lover of sport climbing). So I go and climb weak climbs while my husband and his brother scare me in their attempts to make it to the top on much harder ones without falling. If you do fall, that is what the crash pad is for. You never go too high, 15 feet at most.
The chalk is to dry your hands a bit more from the sweat you build up. These are hard routes and when the sun is beating down on you, believe me, you sweat a little. We were climbing on granite rock which, as you can tell, is rough and abrasive. Hence the ripped-up fingers.
For some reason, I love being out there trying to conquer a large boulder in the middle of the woods (thought this does not mean I am good, which is the part I hate). I realize some people don't understand it, but go out and try, you just might like it! Here we are bouldering at "the pie shop" in Lake Tahoe, California.
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Be carefull, Kisses
rock climbing is so addicting! but bouldering scares the crap out of me, no rope.. no way..
I am going to try this. Looks like fun, but it's scary.
I'm glad you had fun!
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Have a lovely week!
LOVE!
That looks pretty intense :) I think I'd appreciate the rope!
i had a bouldering experience once. hated it because you hardly get anywhere! im all about the view you get at the top :)
the first photo I saw, and thought oh my goodness! It looks challenging but I wouldn't like the blistered fingers at the end. but kuddos to you and for being a supportive spouse.
oh so fun!!
i used to climb in high school, but haven't since i don't think... need to get back into it!
how do your arms feel? :)
oh my gosh scary!!!
Rock climbing is really great... fun for many people...We have friends who love it...I would love to try it but I am way too scared... :)
Those are amazing photos sweetie :)
Kisses
It looks great hun!!Though I cant imagine me doing that!!!Hugs
Looks hard, but fun! Great pics:)
That looks so fun! But I'd be to scared to do it xD
Ooh, it looks kinda painful, and really difficult... but awesomely fun at the same time :D
Oh, God, have you tried this? Wow! I think it's very difficult!
ouch...looked painful & tiring...be careful (^^)
xoxo,
http://natalieshiashia.blogspot.com/
You are SO good,darling Rachael!!!
I mean it,because that what you done is indeed realy havy...
OH,my...you hands:-(*
Love,
***Violetta***
You are awesome! I am soo impressed, you're a good sport, too, going along with your husband! The hands remind me of how mine look after lots of tennis - ouch! XO!
Ouchhh, your hand :( Awesome pictures though. The first is so trippy.
Melanie@UnravelledThreads
great pictures.. and so sorry about the bruises.
-cris
adrenalin rush anyone? hehe
wow, you're such a cool woman! you tried this? i wish i'm as sporty as you are! :)
Wow this is so impressive!!! Just spectacular :)
Oh wow. What an adventure. I wish I could be more adventurous like that. Great pictures. Sorry about the bruises and the fingers. ouch!
Ohhh, this is officially way too intense for me... But it does look like a fun adventure!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
You're so brave! I can't stand bouldering or rock climbing...too much for me.
oh! this looks awesome... and painful :) nice meeting your adorable blog!
wow! i have never tried rock climbing and it looks tough although i'm sure it must be exhilerating once you get the knack of it..great going girl!
I'm in awe and totally understand the allure. The ripped fingers wouldn't bother me, but I've got terrible fear of heights.
Oh wow, I have only ever been indoor climbing a few times. It was fun but I would never do this!! lol.
best outdoor activity ever!
oxoxo
Denalee
wow! looks exciting, painful, scary, and fun all at once!! :)
OOOOUUUUUCCCHHHHH!!!! This is one of the reason why I hate outdoor so much. Gosh... Hope the wound would heal soon...
How cool! I live in California and loving it here :)
Love the photos!
xoxo
Giovanna
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com
Wow I am really impressed! I could never do this, I'm scared of heights and without a rope I'd just freak out. I love all of your travel photos! ps Would you swap blog buttons with me??
This looks like awesome fun!! I would love to try this!
I'm impressed! I would be far too chicken to try this. My 'office' hands would cry at the mere thought :/ I hope you've invested in some good moisturiser for your poor fingers.
x Jasmine
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