Man Sustains Injuries From Fall At Rock Climbing Facility

The reason why we have the harness, helmets, and ropes as climbers is to prevent the falls. The irony of bouldering is that it is much more likely to injure participants, and the safety measures don’t rise enough to meet the increase in risk. I looked at the waiver that the facility has provided; my guess is that the facility is paying lip service to its customers. They require spotting, which according to the American Mountain Guide Association is an advanced skill set. Unless this was a bouldering competition, say, with high-end climbers who know how to fall and how to spot, it likely didn’t meet safety standards. When you make bouldering difficult on a wall such as this one, it is no longer a recreational activity and comes with a different level of risk.