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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Other categories include ice/mixed climbing, big wall climbing, bouldering, toproping, free soloing, and ski mountaineering.
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Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
Attendees can shop exclusive festival-only merchandise, test gear, and participate in bouldering, athlete panels, and family-friendly activities.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Crags around Fayetteville offer opportunities for outdoor bouldering, top roping, sport and trad climbing for all skill levels.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
The 45,000-square-foot indoor climbing gym features 52-foot walls, a bouldering area, a full-service gym, a yoga studio, party rooms and a dedicated children’s climbing area in Orlando’s Packing District.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
Attendees can shop exclusive festival-only merchandise, test gear, and participate in bouldering, athlete panels, and family-friendly activities.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Crags around Fayetteville offer opportunities for outdoor bouldering, top roping, sport and trad climbing for all skill levels.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
The 45,000-square-foot indoor climbing gym features 52-foot walls, a bouldering area, a full-service gym, a yoga studio, party rooms and a dedicated children’s climbing area in Orlando’s Packing District.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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