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bouldering

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bould·er·ing  (bldr-ng)
n. Sports
Basic or intermediate climbing carried out on relatively small rocks that can be traversed without great risk of bodily harm in case of a fall.

boulder·er n.

bouldering [ˈbəʊldərɪŋ]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Mountaineering) rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops either as practice or as a sport in its own right


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Morpeth Bouldering Wall, next to Wellwood House on Dark Lane, features a purpose-built climbing wall with different routes to suit all abilities and fitness levels.
Bouldering is climbing on a much smaller rock formation and does not utilize and equipment (save for a helmet).
Bouldering involves much smaller rock formations, so small in fact that safety gear (except for a helmet) is not required as the distance a fall would take you is very minimal.
 
 
 
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