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Portside Boulders

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 421 244 870

Address: UNIT 1-2, 12 Murphy Street, O'Connor 6163 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.portsideboulders.com.au

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25.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came down to hang out on Saturday for our Friends of Portside Boulder Fest. We are always so overwhelmed by the love in our climbing community. The chalk was flying, beers were flowing, and the good times were rolling We can't wait for the next event. How good are friends!

24.01.2022 To make sure you all got the most out of your day off today, our setters worked throughout the night to fill the Comp Wall with boulders that will surely keep you busy for the next 4 weeks! Here's Roux and Misha McCartney on the new set. Come down for a visit to try them for yourself!

24.01.2022 . The Friends of Portside Boulder Fest is on this Saturday at 11am! @rocktapeaustralia will be attending the event to give us free taping demonstrations and free massage gun trials! If you've been wondering how best to tape up using Rocktape products, then this is the perfect day to learn! Once you've had a climb, head back over to the table to try out the Flow massage gun to loosen up before getting back on the wall.... Thanks to Rocktape we'll have more prizes to give away for our raffles (drawn between 11am and 5pm) so stick around and you might be a lucky winner! Other prizes in our raffle are provided by @paddy_pallin Perth and @verticallifemag . Our major prizes are 4x tickets to see Pretty Strong at @lunapalacecinemas in Leederville. See you Saturday! Don't forget we are closed for setting tomorrow (Friday) until 4pm. The Comp Wall will remain closed until 11am on Saturday. We can't wait to see what the setting team does with the new holds from @bluepillclimbing See more

24.01.2022 The 2020 WA Boulder State Titles is just around the corner and there’s going to be a few changes to our setting schedule before and after the competition There will be no setting on Monday the 24th and Monday 31st as our team will be busy getting Osborne Park ready for the big competition and recovering from all of those days setting! Instead we’ll be back with two resets. One reset is happening on Thursday September 3rd and the other on Monday September 7th; returning us t...o our normal schedule Be sure to come down to State Titles at @portsideboulders_osbornepark next weekend Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th. There’ll be tons of things going on for climbers & spectators over the 2 days of competition including product demos, food, drinks, and an awesome atmosphere There is still time to register so go to our linktree in our bio to sign up and for more information! Photo credit @oliverchenphotography

24.01.2022 Slab of the Weeeek! Set by Will and climbed by Misha Much fun was had at Will’s expense...

24.01.2022 There are a ton of new climbs up on the Ball sector! Techy slab, burly steepness, and everything in between. We are open until 10pm so come and join us for a session Don’t forget to log your climbs in the Vertical-Life app and give our setters your feedback

23.01.2022 . SlaboftheWeeeeeeeek! Cruise on up to the top with Finley’s beta for this week’s #slaboftheweek set by @cheriegoh A new boulder will be up on Monday so make sure you try this one before then! ... . . . . . . . . . . . #bouldering #climbing #climb #c_l_i_m_b #klettern #rockclimbing #boulder #climbing_videos_of_instagram #climbers #climber #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #bouldering #ideasroutesetting #setting #routesetting #indoorclimbing #climbingholds #routesetter #portsideboulders #boulderinggym #perthisok #freo #infreo #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #portsidebouldersslaboftheweek #portsideslaboftheweek #bloczclimbing #morphoholds See more

23.01.2022 One big ball of boulders! Today the setters have put up all kinds of problems to keep you on your toes! We’ve got every kind of movement to challenge you no matter what level you’re at. Check out all the boulders in the @vertical.life.climbing app and don’t forget to rate and comment so we can keep on top of our game

22.01.2022 Yoga classes are back! Our wonderful instructor, Ashley, is running Yoga classes once again on Tuesday nights at 6.30PM. A perfect compliment to your climbing; these one hour yoga classes will restore & rejuvenate your body while still providing a great level of challenge! Suitable for any level, regular practise will aid in your flexibility, balance and strength.... Members, don't forget you can use your free monthly class to attend our Yoga classes See our friendly staff at the desk, or give us a call to book your spot. #portside #yoga #perthisok

22.01.2022 SlaboftheWeeeeeeeek! Tom Warren shows us the way on Misha McCartney‘s tricky boulder. Have you got it yet? The start is a little difficult! Remember; the Ball is NOT in Open until 10pm tonight

21.01.2022 This Saturday August 1st is our Friends of Portside Social Boulder Fest! Due to event setting, our opening hours on Friday will differ slightly. See schedule below. Friday July 31st:... Closed until 4pm Open 4pm - 10pm [ Comp Wall out of action ] Saturday August 1st: Open 9am - 7pm Comp Wall out of action until 11am Boulder Fest begins 11am Sausage Sizzle 1pm Raffle around 2pm Beer & cider from 12pm Coffee, smoothies, and juice all day ---- The setting team have a ton of new holds to play with and you can expect fun competition-style boulders at every level of difficulty. The Boulder Fest is not a comp but a social event to get you together with new and old friends! The raffle is open to anyone who climbs on the day (ticket upon entry) and we have some goodies to give away from Paddy Pallin as well as 4 tickets to Pretty Strong - Perth (Leederville) thanks to Vertical Life

19.01.2022 Our Youth Club program is back! If your child has been climbing or has expressed interest in climbing, then our Youth Club program could be a perfect fit! Run on a term-by-term basis and lead by our expert coaches, the classes will lead your children through essential bouldering techniques and practises, on and off the wall! ... Bouldering is a great way for your children to exercise, play and problem solve all at the same time! Session times are: Wednesday & Fridays 4pm-5.30pm Spots fill up quickly, so register now to avoid disappointment! To register, click the link titled Youth Program Registration in our Instagram bio, head to our website, or chat to us on your next visit #climbing #bouldering #climbingperth #perthisok #kidsclimbing

17.01.2022 In climbing, we view walls not as obstacles, but as opportunities. We believe that equal access to those opportunities makes our communities and our world stronger.... Join us on Global Climbing Day as we build a more equitable futurestarting with gyms and mountaintops. We’ll be celebrating Global Climbing Day at Portside this Saturday the 22nd! All members of Portside can bring a new friend in for free, and this won’t count toward your monthly free friend! If you’re not a member, don’t worry, we’ve still got you covered with $13 single entry all day! We’ll also have our taps running with discounts on all our beer, $6 for Lo-fi $7 for Indie $6 for Cider, Come on in, hang out, have a great climb and celebrate Global Climbing Day with us! See you there #globalclimbingday #bouldering #northface #portside

16.01.2022 If you’re looking to upgrade your climbing skills, consider booking in to our Boulder Better classes. Each class is led by an experienced instructor who will take you through some formative bouldering techniques, with plenty of fun drills, climbing theory and clear, thorough explanations of what you can do to take your climbing to the next level. If you’re a Portside member, don’t forget to use your monthly free class to book in to Boulder Better too! Classes run on Tuesdays,... 5 pm - 6 pm & 6 pm - 7pm Book in on our website or talk to our desk staff to secure a spot #portside #bouldering #climbing

16.01.2022 Last day for Early Bird Registration! Save 15 bucks and go into the draw to win 2x $75 Black Diamond vouchers!

16.01.2022 The Whale Tail has been filled with some epic climbs this week! Make sure you jump on them soon and feel the burn We are open from 12pm to 10pm today so come in for a session and let us know how you go on the @vertical.life.climbing app.

15.01.2022 The Ball has been reset!, and there’s also a new Slab of the Week. Come and down and get amongst it!

14.01.2022 It’s time to clean out our lost and found! If you think you’ve left anything behind recently, head on in & check the Lost and Found boxes or have a chat to a staff member. With any clothing that goes unclaimed, we will be donating it to charity, With everything else that gets left behind, we shall be selling it off with all funds donated to our Youth Access Fund!

10.01.2022 The Star sector got a comp style reset yesterday, with a bunch of king lines to test yourself on in preparation for the 2020 WA Boulder State Titles. If you haven’t registered yet, you can find all the links in our Instagram bio. We are also looking for volunteers! @onetwoboi and @tom_warren888 show us a couple of bangers from yesterday’s set. We are open from 12pm to 10pm today and 9am to 7pm all weekend! Grab a coffee from our café and give the boulders a go!

10.01.2022 The 2020 WA Boulder State Titles provisional Timetable; Saturday the 29th of August Session 1; Youth B - Youth A - Junior... 7:00 am Gym open for warm up 7:30 am Registration 7:45 am Competitor Briefing 8:00 am -10:00 am BoulderJam 10:30 am Results - Finals Sunday Session 2; Youth D - Youth C - Open C 9:30 am Registration 10:15 am Competitor Briefing 10:30 am 12:30 pm BoulderJam 1:00 pm Results 2:00 pm Podium Session 3; Open B - Masters 12:00 pm Registration 12:45 pm Competitor Briefing 1:00 pm 3:00 pm BoulderJam 3:30 pm Results Finals Sunday Session 4; Open A 2:30 pm Registration 3:15 pm Competitor Briefing 3:30 pm 5:30 pm BoulderJam 5:45 pm Results Finals Sunday 6:30 pm Gym closed for resetting Sunday the 30th of August Finals Youth B Youth A Junior 9:00 am Gym open 9:00 am Isolation Open 9:30 am Isolation Closed 10:00 am Briefing and Viewing 10:30 am Finals 12:30 pm Results Finals 2; Open B - Masters 11:00 am Isolation Open 11:30 am Isolation Closed 12:15 pm Briefing and Viewing 12:30 am Finals 2:30 pm Results Finals 3; Open A 1:00 pm Isolation Open 1:30 pm Isolation Closed 2:30 pm Presentation Open A Team Briefing and Viewing 3:00 pm Finals 5:00 pm Podium All Finals

10.01.2022 We’ve got a fresh stock of Scarpa Drago’s, just in time for State’s! One of Scarpa’s staple advanced shoes, the Drago is a highly-aggressive, super soft, and asymmetric shoe perfect for landing those hard problems in State’s. Better yet, it’s a unisex shoe so anyone can slip them on get crushing! With a high-friction rubber to aid on the smallest holds and edges, a flexible & nimble slipper closure system for meticulous toe-hooks, and a thick, durable outsole, designed for p...ure pushing strength, the Drago is your perfect competition-ready shoe! We’re having a special deal leading up to State’s and will be offering Drago’s at 10% off retail price, and a further 10% off if you’re a Portside Member. Come on in & try them on! Our friendly desk staff can assist in making sure you get the right fit & see for yourself what all the fuss is about #bouldering #climbing #portside #scarpa #climbingperth

09.01.2022 . Boulder Stronger is back and better than ever! This time we are running the sessions as a 6 week program so you can keep to a regular training routine and focus on making steady progress with your climbing. These classes are most suited to climbers who are regularly climbing V3+ and want to improve their strength and bouldering technique. You will also learn to properly warm up & cool down ... This 6 week block will finish the weekend prior to Boulder State Titles so it is the perfect way to get yourself geared up for the competition! Each week will consist of 1x 1.5 hour coached group training session at Portside Boulders O'Connor and 2x 1.5 hour training videos delivered through a mobile app for your convenience. The weekly coached session will run on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm beginning tonight! To book your spot give us a call on 0421 244 870 or chat to us at the desk Please note that classes are for climbers aged 18+

08.01.2022 Our Friends of Portside Boulder Fest is on next Saturday August 1st. We are excited to bring the community together to say thank you for the support we’ve received over the last few months, and to give back a little love We’ll be setting the Comp Wall and Whale Tail on Friday with brand new holds for your climbing pleasure Due to setting for the Boulder Fest, our hours will slightly differ on Friday and we will be sharing a more detailed post about that in the next few da...ys. Monday there will be no reset. We will be giving away a few prizes on the day from Paddy Pallin and, thanks to Vertical Life, we also have 4 tickets to see Pretty Strong at Luna Cinema in Leederville We can’t wait to see you all next Saturday! Pretty Strong event: https://www.facebook.com/events/375783523387154/

08.01.2022 Registration for the The 2020 WA Boulder State Titles is open and it's set to be a huge event with over 180 competitors already registered. If you haven't signed up yet, why not?! Registration closes on August 25th.

07.01.2022 The Whale Tail has had a reset! These funky boulders will be up until just before our Friends of Portside Boulder Fest (August 1st). We’ll be skipping a reset next Monday and we will be closed Friday July 31st to set for the event! You have just a short time to tick the Whale Tail set so come and get ‘em! All boulders are in the @vertical.life.climbing app.... Open today 12pm - 10pm

06.01.2022 Slab of the Weeeek! . . Have you shimmied your way up this week’s boulder? Come in and visit us before it comes down on Sunday evening ... Set by @tom_warren888 and climbed by @mishamc93 . . . . . . . . . . . #bouldering #climbing #climb #c_l_i_m_b #klettern #rockclimbing #boulder #climbing_videos_of_instagram #climbers #climber #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #bouldering #ideasroutesetting #setting #routesetting #indoorclimbing #climbingholds #routesetter #portsideboulders #boulderinggym #perthisok #freo #infreo #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #portsidebouldersslaboftheweek #portsideslaboftheweek #bloczclimbing #xcultclimbing #routesettersofinstagram

05.01.2022 SlaboftheWeeeeeeeek! Tom Warren floats up another classic SOTW. He's set this one with a bit of a coordination start and a techy finish. A great one to practice those trickier movements for State Titles Open until 10pm tonight

04.01.2022 . SlaboftheWeeeeeeeek! @tom_warren888 set this week’s boulder with a little extra spice. It’s tougher than the last one, have you figured it out? Here’s how it’s done . .... . . . . . . . . #bouldering #climbing #climb #c_l_i_m_b #klettern #rockclimbing #boulder #climbing_videos_of_instagram #climbers #climber #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #bouldering #ideasroutesetting #setting #routesetting #indoorclimbing #climbingholds #routesetter #portsideboulders #boulderinggym #perthisok #freo #infreo #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #portsidebouldersslaboftheweek #portsideslaboftheweek #bloczclimbing #xcultusa #xcultclimbing See more

04.01.2022 The Comp Wall has been reset with a ton of new problems for you to try your hand at! No matter what grade you're climbing at, you'll be kept busy We won't be setting next week as our setting team gets some much needed rest before a big week of setting for The 2020 WA Boulder State Titles at Portside Boulders Osborne Park. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time! Registration closes on the 25th. Keep your eyes on our social media pages for details about closures a...t Portside Boulders Osborne Park for State Titles setting. We will be open throughout that time so you can continue your training before the big weekend Don't forget to use the Vertical-Life app to see which boulders were set as practise for State Titles. You can also utilise the free training programs within the app, log your progress, and share your feedback with the setting team!

03.01.2022 Setting, setting, and more setting! Our team are busy putting the hours in to give you great boulders every week leading up to the 2020 WA Boulder State Titles. All of the boulders from our Friends of Portside event on the weekend are still up plus a bunch of new stuff on the Slab & Sun Wall Here’s a taste of what was set on Monday

02.01.2022 We've seen a lot of people scratching their head's over this boulder during the last few weeks. Tom Warren shows us the precise footwork needed to get to the top! If you've been waiting for fresh boulders, you'll want to visit us on Monday! The setting team will have a new Comp Wall set up in time for the Queen's Birthday holiday. They'll be busy working through the night on Sunday to get the job done.... Monday we are open from 9am - 7pm

02.01.2022 The Whale Tail is now full of epic climbs so make sure you jump on them soon to feel the burn We are open from 12pm to 10pm today! Let us know how your session went on our @vertical.life.climbing app

02.01.2022 We’re currently offering a very special limited-time deal on the brand new Scarpa Veloce’s! This is the men’s Scarpa Veloce. A super comfortable, high-quality, bouldering specific shoe aimed at the beginner indoor climber. Specifically made to ensure comfort around the whole foot, while not compromising on quality when climbing, the Veloce features extraordinarily soft rubber, so your foot can fit snug, from heel to toe, without any pressure on your knuckles or the end of you...r toes. It’s shape is slightly down-turned, like the more advanced Scarpa shoes, which is ideal for an indoor bouldering setting. All Veloce’s, men’s and women’s are now for sale with 10% off the retail price, with an additional 10% off if you’re a Portside Member! This promotion ends on Saturday 30th of August, so be sure to come on in and grab a pair before then! Our friendly desk staff can assist in making sure you get the right fit & see for yourself what all the fuss is about. #scarpa #portside #bouldering #climbing

02.01.2022 . SlaboftheWeeeeeeeek! Finley finesses her way up this week’s boulder with some fancy footwork. Have you been in for a burn on SOTW? Open until 10pm tonight and it is #StudentFriday ... . . . . . . . . . . #bouldering #climbing #climb #c_l_i_m_b #klettern #rockclimbing #boulder #climbing_videos_of_instagram #climbers #climber #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #bouldering #ideasroutesetting #setting #routesetting #indoorclimbing #climbingholds #routesetter #portsideboulders #boulderinggym #perthisok #freo #infreo #bouldering_videos_of_instagram #portsidebouldersslaboftheweek #portsideslaboftheweek #bloczclimbing #axisclimbingholds #morphoclimbingholds See more

01.01.2022 Spots are limited, register now! Our popular Holiday Program is back for kids aged 9-17 years old, and with registration closing on the 28th of September, you’ll want to book your child in quick. Our Holiday Program is run by our fantastic, well experienced coaches and is designed to help your little ones get on the wall, exercise, have a lot of fun and learn some climbing fundamentals in the process.... Enrolments are on a per week basis, allowing you to choose the week or weeks that suit you. The Holiday program runs for 2 weeks and each week has 3 sessions. O’Connor session times are: Mondays 4pm - 5.30pm Wednesdays 4pm - 5.30pm Fridays 4pm - 5.30pm #portside #bouldering #perthisok

01.01.2022 Although things aren’t quite back to normal, and we must still observe social distancing and good hygiene practises; we are beginning to return to what we all remember as regular life. We are very grateful that WA has been able to ease restrictions in the last couple months. As we continue to adapt to this new world we live in, we thought it was time we all got together, at a distance, to enjoy the company of our very special community. We are so thankful to all of ...you and we wanted to say a very special thanks to our donators and supporters who have helped us along the way; whether it was by shopping in our online store, continuing your membership, or joining our classes when we first opened in Phase 2; THANK YOU. We know not everyone was able to support us in the above ways but are climbing with us again now, and we thank you too! In return for the support we have and continue to receive, we are holding an appreciation party and boulder fest Saturday August 1st. Our setting team will be putting together an impressive display of comp-style boulders with brand new holds from Bluepill We will also be giving away a couple of goodies with a raffle or two. Climbing from 11am onwards Sausage sizzle at 1pm Beer & cider from 12pm Raffle around 2pm Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages available all day as usual We encourage you to spread out throughout the facility with all areas of the gym open including our large studio space and training area in the mezzanine, plus our outdoor café space Complimentary hand sanitiser is available throughout the facility and we highly recommend the use of liquid chalk. You can find links to information on physical distancing and good hygiene practises in the link in our Instagram bio. See more

01.01.2022 The first October reset is done and dusted! The Sun & Slab is fresh-faced and ready for you to climb on! Our Youth Squad were psyched as ever to get on the tools and we hope you enjoy what they and the setting team have assembled for you Open until 10pm tonight.

01.01.2022 This Friday Pretty Strong is playing at Luna Leederville. Pretty Strong puts the spotlight on some of the most inspiring female climbers who are pushing the limits of their mental and physical strength, whilst they test the boundaries of the sport itself. You'll leave the cinema feeling psyched and ready to crush your own projects.... See you there! Don't forget to grab your tickets!

01.01.2022 Our Pebbles club is back! Our popular Pebbles classes are aimed at children between 4-8 with a big focus on getting them on the wall and having fun! Our coaches will help them understand the basics of bouldering techniques in a playful, safe environment. The classes take place on Saturdays and Sundays between 8am-9am, before the gym opens to the rest of the public, ensuring your kids have the space all to themselves, while you can grab a hot mug of coffee from our friendly st...aff. We have limited spots so if you’re interested, click the linktree in our bio to express your interest via Pebbles Registration form or chat to our desk staff on your next visit. #perthclimbing #climbing #bouldering #perthisok #portside