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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Aside from hiking to the top, there are 11 miles of additional trails here, plus opportunities for bouldering and camping.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
An hour and a half drive from Phoenix and Flagstaff, Prescott, Arizona, offers Old West vibes within the breathtaking surroundings of Prescott National Forest, a top destination for mountain biking, hiking, bouldering and communing with nature.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Benchmark Climbing is a newish gym in North Berkeley that’s designed as an elite haven for bouldering, but offers training and walls to people of all skill levels.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
Other additions to the five-acre property include state-of-the-art facilities geared towards younger children and teens alike, which will offer activities such as skating and bouldering.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2023
Winter in Joshua Tree National Park is a mecca for rock climbers who take advantage of bouldering while the granite is cool.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
The gym focuses on bouldering because of its often collaborative nature.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2023
This pair from Keen can handle anything on a hike, from rocky creeks to dry bouldering.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2023
Inside, there are over 2,000 square feet of open-play area, 1,200 square feet of indoor bouldering space and four full-time staff members, including executive director Brent Freeman.
—Daniela Franco Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 24 June 2022
Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
An hour and a half drive from Phoenix and Flagstaff, Prescott, Arizona, offers Old West vibes within the breathtaking surroundings of Prescott National Forest, a top destination for mountain biking, hiking, bouldering and communing with nature.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Benchmark Climbing is a newish gym in North Berkeley that’s designed as an elite haven for bouldering, but offers training and walls to people of all skill levels.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
Other additions to the five-acre property include state-of-the-art facilities geared towards younger children and teens alike, which will offer activities such as skating and bouldering.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2023
Winter in Joshua Tree National Park is a mecca for rock climbers who take advantage of bouldering while the granite is cool.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
The gym focuses on bouldering because of its often collaborative nature.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2023
This pair from Keen can handle anything on a hike, from rocky creeks to dry bouldering.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2023
Inside, there are over 2,000 square feet of open-play area, 1,200 square feet of indoor bouldering space and four full-time staff members, including executive director Brent Freeman.
—Daniela Franco Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 24 June 2022
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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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