Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses.
The sport differs from general free climbing as bouldering walls are usually less than 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a crash mat underneath the climber.
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Although it originated as a training method for roped climbs, many climbers now opt for bouldering as their preferred method of climbing, enjoying the high level routes that shorter climbs allow.
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