[hluska]

Are you talking about bouldering problems or top rope problems?

If you're talking specifically about top rope problems, a great way to up your game is to gain a reputation as a really good belay partner. It sounds weird, but spending time on belay teaches a whole lot about tempo. In my experience (I'm a mediocre climber), tempo is the biggest thing that separates novice climbers from mediocre climbers.

Otherwise, climbers tend to be extraordinarily friendly people. If you're stuck on a problem, feel free to ask someone for beta (advice on a problem). There is some etiquette involved (ie - don't ask someone who is on belay), but as long as you're humble, you will find climbers who will help you solve problems you once thought were insurmountable.

[ferentchak]

Most of the top rope gyms have challenging bouldering problems for my skill level since it really isn't their focus so it was hard to learn without doing the same problem over and over. Which was why I was recommending going to a gym that focuses on bouldering if you want to learn it. Just more fun stuff to monkey around on.

As for being helpful, I couldn't agree more. The culture is much nicer and more inclusive than any other sporting group I have seen.