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41Grade (climbing) — Rock climbing History Styles Technique Equipment and protection Grades (difficulty of climb) Terminology Belaying Abseiling …
42Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A …
43Aid climbing — is a style of climbing in which fixed or placed protection is used to make upward progress. In the Yosemite Decimal System used in the US, it is sometimes called 6th class climbing.The term contrasts with free climbing in which no artificial aids …
44History of rock climbing — Although the practice of rock climbing was an important component of Victorian mountaineering in the Alps, it is generally thought that the sport of rock climbing began in the last quarter of the nineteenth century in at least three areas:… …
45Tree climbing — is an activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the canopy of trees.Tree climbing is safe when done with the proper training and equipment. Use of a rope, helmet, and harness are the minimum requirements to ensure the safety of the… …
46Sport climbing — is a style of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, especially bolts, for protection. It contrasts with traditional climbing, in which the rock is typically devoid of fixed anchors and climbers must place removable… …
47Roped solo climbing — Roped soloing is a way to safely climb without a climbing partner. There are two main divisions to roped soloing: Aid soloing and roped solo free climbing. Roped solo free climbing refers to top roping on a fixed rope or to a traditional (aka… …
48List of climbing topics — This is a list articles related to climbing and mountaineering.See also: * Glossary of climbing terms for climbing jargon. * List of climbers for people associated with climbing. * List of climbing areas for regions associated with… …
49Protection (climbing) — To make climbing as safe as possible, most climbers use protection to prevent injury to themselves and others. Types of climbingThere are a number of ways to protect a climb, varying according to the type of climbing:Lead climbingLead climbing is …
50Ascender (climbing) — Jumar redirects here. For the Brazilian footballer, see Jumar José da Costa Júnior. An ascender is a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope. One such device is a Jumar, named after the Swiss factory which developed the first tool for sale …
