The major types of indoor climbing (those featured in the Olympics) are:
Bouldering: Climbers ascend shorter walls (up to about 15 feet) without ropes, focusing on strength and technique on short, challenging routes known as “problems.”
Lead Climbing: Climbers manage the rope themselves while ascending taller walls, clipping into quickdraws as they progress. This type requires more skill and is typically for more experienced climbers.
Speed Climbing: A competitive discipline where climbers race to complete a standardized route as quickly as possible. Speed climbing walls are designed with identical holds to ensure fairness in competition.