The bouldering grading scale is the “V” scale. VB is the easiest climb there is the “B,” which stands for beginner. The grades go from V0-V17, the bigger the number, the harder the climb. The “V” stands for Vermin, which is the nickname of the name John "Vermin" Sherman, who came up with the “V” scale.

A lot of people start climbing with bouldering for reasons such as no partner is needed. No partner is needed, but it can also be more dangerous because there is no rope. If you go boulder climbing, you will need to know how to fall. When you fall, you want to immediately bend your knees, squat down, and roll from your bottom and then to your back. Make sure you do not brace your fall with your arms, if you do that, you risk the chance of breaking or spraining your arm.