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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While out hiking the trail, my friend and I spotted few people, outside of a few rock climbers checking out the bouldering scene.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The latest guidebook has close to 1,000 bouldering problems, and since it was printed in 2020, multiple new areas have been developed containing nearly 600 more routes.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
While wild ponies are the main attraction, Grayson Highlands is also known for bouldering, fishing, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Sharma, who grew up in Santa Cruz, had a breakout performance at age 14, winning the U.S. open bouldering championship.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The latest guidebook has close to 1,000 bouldering problems, and since it was printed in 2020, multiple new areas have been developed containing nearly 600 more routes.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
While wild ponies are the main attraction, Grayson Highlands is also known for bouldering, fishing, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Sharma, who grew up in Santa Cruz, had a breakout performance at age 14, winning the U.S. open bouldering championship.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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