“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Once I discovered bouldering I could not stop walking this path…
Bouldering Information in the Making
Bouldering Info is an ongoing attempt to create a comprehensive source of information about bouldering. The goal is simple: collect, organize, and share knowledge about the sport in a way that is accessible to both beginners and experienced climbers.
Bouldering is a unique activity. It combines strength, technique, creativity, psychology, history, and community. Information about these topics exists in many places, but it is often scattered across books, scientific papers, websites, forums, videos, and social media posts. Finding reliable information can be difficult, especially for newcomers.
This website aims to bring that information together in one place.
The project covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The history and pioneers of bouldering
- Training and performance
- Climbing technique
- Psychology and mental factors
- Scientific research related to climbing
- Equipment and gear
The website is continuously growing. New research is published every year, climbing techniques evolve, and new stories from the history of the sport continue to surface. Because of that, Bouldering Info will never truly be finished. It is a living project that develops alongside the sport itself.
Why I Started This Website
Like many climbers, I started looking for answers to improve my climbing. I wanted to understand not only how to get stronger, but also how bouldering developed into the sport it is today.
The deeper I looked, the more fascinating the subject became.
I discovered stories about the early climbers in Fontainebleau, the development of climbing shoes, the invention of modern training methods, and the scientific studies investigating movement, performance, and psychology. What began as a search for better climbing quickly turned into a broader interest in the history and science of bouldering.
Over time I collected notes, links, papers, and references. Eventually it made sense to organize this information and share it with others. This website is the result.
From the Maker
I am not a professional climber, coach, historian, or scientist. I am simply someone who enjoys bouldering and enjoys learning about it.
One of the things I love about bouldering is that it can be approached from many different angles. Some people are fascinated by movement. Others focus on training, outdoor adventures, psychology, or history. I find all of these aspects interesting and enjoy exploring how they connect.
Creating this website is a way to learn more about the sport while making that knowledge available to others.
How This Website Is Made
Every article starts with research.
I read books, scientific publications, climbing magazines, guidebooks, websites, interviews, and other available sources. When possible, I compare multiple sources to identify where information agrees and where uncertainty exists. My goal is not simply to repeat information, but to understand the topic well enough to explain it clearly.
Writing, however, is not my strongest skill.
To help make the articles more readable, I use artificial intelligence as a writing assistant. AI helps me organize information, improve grammar, structure articles, and turn research notes into content that is easier to read.
The ideas, research topics, source selection, fact-checking, and final review remain my responsibility. AI helps me communicate the information, but it does not replace the research process.
Because accuracy matters, I try to include a source section whenever possible. This allows readers to verify claims, explore the original material, and form their own conclusions.
Mistakes and Corrections
Despite my best efforts, mistakes can happen.
Historical sources sometimes disagree with each other. Scientific understanding changes over time. And occasionally I simply get something wrong.
If you notice an error, an outdated statement, a missing source, or information that could be improved, please let me know.
I would genuinely appreciate your feedback.
One of the advantages of an independent website is that it can be corrected and improved continuously. Contributions from readers help make this resource more accurate and more useful for everyone interested in bouldering.
Looking Ahead
Bouldering Info is still very much a work in progress.
There are countless stories yet to be documented, scientific papers yet to be summarized, and historical figures whose contributions deserve more attention. New articles are added regularly as time allows and as new research becomes available.
My hope is that this website becomes a valuable resource for climbers who want to learn more about the sport—whether they are taking their first steps on a climbing wall or have spent decades exploring boulders around the world.
Thank you for visiting and being part of the journey.
Contact
If you want to reach out to me, try info@boulderinginfo.online