We want to set some rough guidelines and some distinct technical
requirements for the bouldering area submissions. This way, we can ensure
that everyone will enjoy the area as much as you do. So when submitting your
info on an area, please ask yourself these few questions:
There is no distinct quantity of problems that make a good area. Yosemite's
Camp 4 is tiny compared to Fontainebleau or Hueco, but it still kicks ass.
But as they say; the more, the merrier. We would like to see at least 50 or more
individual boulder problems in an area submission.
Nobody wants to show up to a greasy choss-pile that's held together with
glue or excessively sharp and grainy rock that rips up your skin. Please
consider the actual quality of the rock and it's effect on the quality of
the climbing.
This is a little difficult, since everybody has his or her own idea of what
is "good". You may enjoy 4-foot tall Mantel problems with sit-down starts,
but not everyone does. You may enjoy 30-foot tall Highballs, but not
everyone does. The landings should also be considered, if they are
excessively dangerous. Get some opinions from other climbers.
There is no requirement on how difficult the boulder problems need to be,
but we believe that a quality area should have something for everybody, from
the first-time boulderer to the super-hardman. Is your area lots of V10
projects or a vast array of V0 slabs? Diversity is the key.
How is the automobile approach? Is it a gutted dirt road only accessible
with a 4-wheel-drive? Is it some insane maze of back roads? Is there ample,
safe parking? Is there some kind of parking fees or user fees to visit your
area?
Nobody wants to hike 3 miles uphill for a little bouldering session. Nobody
wants to waste an hour trying to find some hidden area in the woods. Please
consider the ease of the approach, if the individual boulder problems are
spread out over a large area and the ease of finding the area when
submitting your info.
This is the most delicate and important issue of all! You may have developed
the coolest bouldering area on earth, but if it's owned by a grumpy redneck
with a shotgun, it doesn't matter how cool it is. PLEASE make sure that
there are no access issues with people wanting to climb in your area. This
is your responsibility and obligation, so please take it seriously.


