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Climbing

A sport to climb up mountains (usually with steep cliffs) or walls with one's hands and feet.

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direct aid

Sports; Climbing

A type of tension climbing consisting of using one or more belay ropes to haul the leader up to the next point of protection.

snarg

Sports; Climbing

A type of tubular ice screw that is inserted by hammering.

flute

Sports; Climbing

A usually insecure fin or flake of rock or ice.

glissade

Sports; Climbing

A usually voluntary act of sliding down a steep slope of snow.

figure four

Sports; Climbing

Advanced climbing technique where the climber hooks a leg over the opposite arm, and then pushes down with this leg to achieve a greater vertical reach. Requires strength and a solid handhold.

beta

Sports; Climbing

Advice on how to successfully complete (or protect) a particular climbing route, boulder problem, or crux sequence. Some climbers believe that beta 'taints' an ascent.

helmet

Sports; Climbing

Also known as a brain bucket or skid lid. It can save your life, but only while worn.

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