London Indoor Bouldering Evening

Join OutdoorLads popular weekly Thursday Bouldering evening at The Arch in Bermondsey.

OutdoorLads London boulderers welcome all members of the LGBTQ+ community You'll be meeting with a supportive group of 10 plus boulderers who are always happy to introduce complete beginners or solve difficult bouldering problems with enthusiasts. We usually follow up with a pub visit.

This event is for members of all levels of experience and all are welcome to come along to any of the sessions.

Bouldering is a form of climbing where instead of long high routes, the 'problems', as they are referred to, tend to be shorter and focus on technique, balance, body positioning and sometimes power. Because of this different emphasis, bouldering doesn't have the hassle of climbing with ropes, harnesses and belaying, which makes the activities excellent for newcomers to the sport.

If you're a seasoned climber you won't need convincing about the benefits of bouldering, but for those who've never climbed more than a staircase, the benefits are wide ranging: from the physical - improved strength, tone, balance, power and coordination; mental - problem solving, focus, concentration and body awareness; to the emotional - relaxation, a sense of achievement and a feeling that mind and body are working together perfectly ('feeling psyched'). On top of all this, bouldering tends to be a very social sport where you can hang out with mates and each have a go as you feel regardless of what level you climb at.

Do I need a guided session?

If you have never tried bouldering before it is recommended that you have a guided session from the event leader, who will go through the centre safety rules so you can boulder safely before joining in with the rest of the group. Guidance can be found on line at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFG4ykE1JrM

We boulder under centre rules as outlined in the video.The video is from Vauxwall-the basic information is very similar for all bouldering walls. At The Arch you may need to be signed in by a member

People with disabilities are welcome to ask us to make any reasonable adjustment that we can accommodate. Contact fergus.brunning@outdoorlads.com We may suggest more suitable activities if we cannot accommodate at the bouldering wall.