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On the Edge
With over 5,200 acres of land, Blackberry Mountain has hidden adventures that only our Adventure Guides know best. For example, tucked away right off the Valley path, our 15-foot bouldering wall is waiting to be explored! You may be asking, “What is bouldering, anyway?” Well, bouldering is a form of free climbing without ropes or harnesses that relies on confidence, rationality and the climber’s own judgement. At Blackberry Mountain, this rope-less activity has four natural climbing routes that range from beginner to intermediate levels of experience. While engaging in bouldering, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t matter how little or how much experience you have in the activity. Every climb is a new climb, and treating it as such allows you to be more engaged and aware of the risks and rewards.
You’re on the edge of the Mountain, and because this activity is outdoors in nature, the rock and its conditions change frequently. This allows for a unique adventure experience as it makes every climb have new obstacles to tackle or can even cause familiar climbing routes to become more difficult than they once were. You can experiment techniques and movements different than those you use while climbing indoors as you take on the “problem” – which is the route you take while bouldering.
With beautiful Summer weather and knowledgeable guides, it's the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, challenging and unique! You’re supported the entire climb by our Adventure team as they verbally assist, guide and encourage you to make it as far and as high as you can. Whether or not you make it to the top to lift yourself over the bouldering wall doesn’t matter. There are no finish lines. As the climber, you set the tone for your climb. Each reach and every step is an accomplishment, and should be celebrated as such. Some of the best moments on the bouldering wall happen when climbers give it their all, may or may not fall, but get back up and try again.
Get out there, chalk up your hands and conquer your Mountain adventure. The bouldering wall is waiting!