Indoor climbing (or gym climbing) was
born from climbing outdoors. Climbers wanted a way to train even during
wet or cold seasons. In the mid- to late 1900s, climbing gyms began as
simple wooden contraptions in basements and garages.
These days, many climbing gyms resemble Olympic training centers
more than sheds. Indoor competition climbing has evolved into its own
sport with its own World Cup circuit.
2021 IFSC World Cup in Salt Lake City (USA)
L/R: Aleksandra MIROSLAW of Poland, Emma HUNT of the United States of
America
In general, all indoor climbing is the same:
scaling manufactured walls using man-made features and holds, usually
made of plastic. The general goal is to climb to the top of the wall
without falling off (although falling is fine, too ā youāll be caught by
ropes or pads).
Gym staff called āroutesettersā arrange holds in unique ways to
challenge and puzzle climbers. Climbing routes are color-coded, either
by the color of the holds or using colored tape. Although not mandatory,
to climb a route, you use only the holds belonging to that color.
Despite the similarities, there are a few genres of indoor climbing:
For more information consult the following:
Coded by Catarina Campos