rock climbing
noun
: mountain climbing on rocky cliffs
rock climb
intransitive verb
rock climber
noun
Examples of rock climbing in a Sentence
a book about rock climbing
We are going rock climbing.
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In addition to more common sporty pursuits like rafting and rock climbing, the Broadmoor (No. 6) in Colorado Springs also maintains a falconry program that offers beginner and intermediate lessons with owls, hawks, and falcons.
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Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The resort’s adventure concierge connects guests with white water rafting trips and rock climbing adjacent to Looking Glass Arch.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The two parks are just 30 miles apart and combined offer everything from bouldering and rock climbing to hiking, zip lining, hang gliding, camping and dozens of scenic waterfalls.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The park now offers a wide range of activities, including white-water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and even base jumping (at least for one day of the year, Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October).
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
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Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The resort’s adventure concierge connects guests with white water rafting trips and rock climbing adjacent to Looking Glass Arch.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The two parks are just 30 miles apart and combined offer everything from bouldering and rock climbing to hiking, zip lining, hang gliding, camping and dozens of scenic waterfalls.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The park now offers a wide range of activities, including white-water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and even base jumping (at least for one day of the year, Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October).
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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