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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Rock climbers can work their way through seven bouldering fields, and anglers can explore around 10 miles of wild trout streams.
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Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
My biggest source of physical activity on a regular basis comes from Orlando’s Central Rock bouldering gym, which provides an outlet to test my strength, balance and mind-body connection.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Carved into the edge of Pittsburgh’s urban sprawl—just fifteen minutes from downtown—this free outdoor bouldering gym was designed with an ambitious vision: to bring outdoor adventure to all.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
While out hiking the trail, my friend and I spotted few people, outside of a few rock climbers checking out the bouldering scene.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
My biggest source of physical activity on a regular basis comes from Orlando’s Central Rock bouldering gym, which provides an outlet to test my strength, balance and mind-body connection.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Carved into the edge of Pittsburgh’s urban sprawl—just fifteen minutes from downtown—this free outdoor bouldering gym was designed with an ambitious vision: to bring outdoor adventure to all.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
While out hiking the trail, my friend and I spotted few people, outside of a few rock climbers checking out the bouldering scene.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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