bouldering
noun
boul·der·ing
ˈbōl-d(ə-)riŋ 
: the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs
boulder
intransitive verb
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The 24,000-square-foot Sender One will offer rope climbing, bouldering, yoga, and fitness, plus Sender City, a climbing zone just for kids.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
And, of course, the park also offers world-class rock climbing and bouldering.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Use it to freshen up after a bouldering workout, stash it in your Aspen travel bag, or lean into autumn by pairing the palette with an apple-picking expedition.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
During winter, the park is a mecca for rock climbers, who take advantage of bouldering while the granite is cool.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
And, of course, the park also offers world-class rock climbing and bouldering.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Use it to freshen up after a bouldering workout, stash it in your Aspen travel bag, or lean into autumn by pairing the palette with an apple-picking expedition.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
During winter, the park is a mecca for rock climbers, who take advantage of bouldering while the granite is cool.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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