Bouldering

Bouldering

The practise of climbing on large boulders. Typically this is close to the ground, so protection takes the form of crash pads and spotting instead of belay ropes.

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bouldering

Sports; Climbing

The practice of climbing on large boulders. Typically this is close to the ground, so protection takes the form of crash pads and spotting instead of belay ropes.

boulders

Earth science; Soil science

Rock or mineral fragments >600 mm in diameter.

boulder

Earth science; Mapping science

A large, rounded rock which has been separated from the mass of which it was originally a part. Deeply imbedded boulders may show an exposed surface which, through weathering, ...

boulder

Earth science; Geology

Any loose rock (sediment) larger than 256 millimeters (10 inches).

bouldering

Sports; Rock climbing

A form of rock climbing where the climber never goes high enough that a fall would result in any serious injury.

boulder

Engineering; Coastal engineering

A rounded rock more than 256 mm (10 inch) in diameter; larger than a cobblestone. See soil classification.

Mount Everest

Sports; Climbing

Mount Everest (Tibetan: ཇོ་མོ་གླང་མ; Chinese: 珠穆朗玛峰; Nepali: सगरमाथा) is the highest mountain on earth, measuring 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) above sea level at its peak. It is ...

chimney

Sports; Climbing

A rock cleft with vertical sides mostly parallel, large enough to fit the climber's body into. To climb such a structure, the climber often uses his head, back and feet to apply ...

cairn

Sports; Climbing

A distinctive pile of stones placed to designate a summit or mark a trail, often above the treeline.

crank

Sports; Climbing

To pull on a hold as hard as possible.

bump

Sports; Climbing

To quickly move up a hand or a foot a small distance from one useful hold to another.

clean

Sports; Climbing

To remove equipment from a route. A route that is free of loose vegetation and rocks. To complete a climb without falling or resting on the rope. Also see redpoint. In aid ...

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