bouldering competitions

Bouldering competitions involve climbers solving short, challenging climbing problems called "boulders" on low walls without ropes. Participants attempt to complete as many problems as possible within a set time, aiming for the highest difficulty and cleanly completing each route—meaning without falls or rests. Judges score based on successful attempts, and competitors are judged on technique, strength, and problem-solving skills. The overall winner is the climber with the most successful paths or highest difficulty completed. These competitions highlight athletes' power, agility, and creativity in a controlled, judged environment.