Bouldering

What is Bouldering?

Bouldering is rock climbing in its purest form—no ropes, harnesses, or complex hardware required. Climbers navigate shorter rock formations (typically 10 to 15 feet high) called "boulders," focusing on technique, movement, power, and problem-solving. Instead of ropes, safety relies on thick padded mats placed below (crash pads) and attentive partners ("spotters") who help guide you safely onto the pads if you fall.

Bouldering with Forged Guides

Experience the thrill of outdoor bouldering with Forged Guides at Interstate Park. Surrounded by rugged, scenic terrain, our guided sessions give you hands-on instruction in footwork, movement efficiency, safety, and pad placement.

  • Beginner Friendly: No prior experience needed! Our guides walk you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and supported.

  • For Experienced Climbers: Looking to push your limits? We’ll take you straight to top-tier local problems and help you refine your technique or project tough routes.

  • Full Safety Gear Provided: We supply all necessary crash pads, spotters, and local expertise so you can focus entirely on the climb.

Feel the rush of topping out natural rock formations while soaking in panoramic park views!
If you have a fear of falling or bouldering isn’t for you check out one of our many other programs. For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to contact us directly.

  • All climbing gear is provided free of any extra charge.

    Our ratio is 1:6, which means for groups larger than 6 participants, we will add additional  guides. This allows for more climbing opportunities for all members of the group.

    Rock climbing is an exciting activity offered for either a half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours) adventure. In case you feel fatigued or decide to explore something else, we are flexible to switch to a serene tour of Interstate Park or provide hands-on lessons on essential technical skills such as building a climbing anchor, rappelling, or learning new knots.

    Rock climbing tour start times

    Our programs are set to default start times of 8am and 1pm, but we are happy to accommodate changes once you have secured your reservation. Adjusting the start time may lead to a slightly condensed program duration since our guides often have subsequent engagements scheduled. Let us know your preferred time, and we'll do our best to make it work for you.

    Meeting location

    Our default meeting location is the Interstate Park Visitor Center, (256 Traprock St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084) You will receive a booking confirmation with a link and more details. Meeting location is flexible, please contact us to arrange an alternative meetup.

    Lunch

    We do not provide snacks or beverages in an attempt to keep our rates low for you. However, for your convenience, you can purchase tasty "grab n’ go" lunches & snacks at the Juneberry Cafe just across the road from the Visitor Center, our meeting point.

    What to expect at the park

    Some programs will choose to stay in one spot to maximize the number of climbs you do and others will choose to move around and see more areas. It’s totally up to you and we can play it by ear because it’s just us!

    Please visit our FAQ page or contact us if you have any further questions.