Life on the Rocks: One boulder at a time
A pair of good sturdy shoes, a crash pad, a chalk bag and a passion for climbing – are the only essentials you need to be a boulder.
Bouldering is another form of rock climbing. It involves huge boulders and it’s a smaller climb that does not involve ropes. However, it requires a lot of precision as it’s quite technical and needs good footwork and smooth body movements. In India, the only exposure one had to this sport was to watch it on a show or read about it in a book. The residents of Hampi saw foreigners flocking and spending months climbing these boulders. This got them interested in the sport and they learnt by watching them. Some of them are not only excelling in it but are making a livelihood by teaching the sport today.