Bouldering
is climbing without the use of a rope and limited to short climbs over a crash pad so that a fall will not result in serious injury. Bouldering is a style of climbing emphasizing power, strength, and dynamics. Its focus is on individual moves or short sequences of moves.

If you choose to boulder at Climb Kalamazoo you will still need a safety lesson for belaying. However, the only gear that is required is rock climbing shoes.