If you’ve never tried bouldering before, it can be easy to assume that a climbing gym is mostly for people who already know what they’re doing.
At Buffalo Boulders, that’s definitely not the case.
Weekends at the gym are a mix of regular climbers, families, kids and people having their very first go.
Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls without ropes, with thick padded mats below, which makes it an easy activity to try without needing lots of equipment or experience.
One of the best things about climbing as a family is that everyone can do it at their own level.
Kids might be working out one climb while a parent tackles another, then everyone ends up gathered around trying to solve the same problem together.
There’s usually plenty of encouragement, shared ideas and cheering when someone finally makes a move they’ve been stuck on.
For beginners, the team is always around to help with the basics, explain how everything works and offer a few tips.
Climbing shoes can be hired at the gym, so there’s not much preparation required before giving it a go.
Buffalo Boulders has been part of Myrtleford since 2022 and has grown into a meeting place for the local climbing and outdoor community, as well as somewhere to spend a relaxed few hours on the weekend.
Come for a climb, take plenty of breaks, have a coffee, and see where you end up.