Bowldering

/ˈboʊl.dər.ɪŋ/ noun

The sport or activity of climbing rocks, boulders, and rock faces without ropes, using only hands and feet to reach the top.

From 'bowlder'/'boulder' with the gerund suffix '-ing'. This modern sport term emerged in the late 20th century as climbing became a recreational activity.

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