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A woman with a tattoo on her left arm climbs an indoor bouldering wall, gripping a large orange rock climbing hold while wearing climbing shoes.

Types of Climbing Holds: A Beginner’s Guide to Rock Wall Grips

August 29, 2025

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A person with a tattooed arm climbs an indoor bouldering wall, gripping vibrant rock climbing holds in orange and green, focused and wearing climbing shoes and a gray tank top.

Types of Climbing Holds: A Beginner’s Guide to Rock Wall Grips

If you’ve ever looked up at a bouldering climbing wall and wondered, “How do people know what to grab?”...

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How to Understand Bouldering Levels and Climbing Grades at Any Gym

Whether you're stepping into your first session or you've been rock climbing for years, understanding how bouldering grades, rock...

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