Kids flock to rocks.Bouldering bould·er·ing 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. is fast becoming one of the nation's most popular outdoor activities, and with Playworld Systems' Climbing Boulders, the sport is coming to park and recreation areas across the country. Designed to look and feel like real rock, Climbing Boulders give children the experience of climbing actual boulders in a safer setting. The realistic rock-like texture (graphics) texture - A measure of the variation of the intensity of a surface, quantifying properties such as smoothness, coarseness and regularity. It's often used as a region descriptor in image analysis and computer vision. and shapes provide for sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: hand and foot holds that challenge young climbers This list of climbers includes both mountaineers and rock climbers, since many (though not all) climbers engage in both types of activities. The list also includes boulderers and ice climbers. . The range of sizes and shapes allow climbers to build strength and technique without climbing more than 10 feet above the ground. Playworld Systems, (800) 233-8404, www.playworldsystems.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD NO. 100 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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