I LOVE bouldering! It's so much fun, and progress is super fast at the beginning. I used to go a lot because we had a free gym in University and finding a belay partner is a pain. Now that i have to pay 20$/day - or a bouldering membership I go less. Since I don't do it regularly I don't have the grip strength to last very long so it feels like a waste of money unless i'm hanging out with friends.
Yeah, climbing and bouldering membership are only worth it if you're there multiple times a week, if you have interest in making and sustaining progress. That said, it's an awesome social activity and can improve fitness a lot! Just got done with a few hours at a climbing gym, stoked to see other people here talking about ti!
Yeah already paying for a regular gym and a ski pass. The bouldering will have to wait for a bit. The one thing that would make me crack would be if a gym opened really close. They’re all about 45mins away right now so I doubt I’d go very often. I’m glad I took up the skill in university. I think rock climbing looks really daunting from the outside, but all you really need is some shoes and chalk and you’re good to go!