I love bouldering, which I describe as rock climbing that exchanges the thrill of high ascents for short distance climbing that is technical and very difficult. It's fun to progress on the V Grade. My hand is broken currently though. : (
I've rock climbed once and while I loved the puzzle of getting up, I absolutely hated going down and didn't particularly enjoy the heights either. I was told I might enjoy bouldering more, so I'm going to check out a gym nearby that offers it. How easy do you think bouldering is to get into? Hope your hand heals soon!
Very easy to get into! Most bouldering gyms offer a variety of difficulty levels, so you can test things out and find where you're at. And I tell you, the desire to get better and climb more difficult problems is strong. It's an excellent sport. And rock climbers are so fit!