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Rock climbing
Rock climbing is a sport with the objective being to ascend a cliff while utilizing multiple safety devices.
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lead climbing
Sports; Rock climbing
climbing method in which the climber connects the rope to the wall at various points throughout the ascent
rappel
Sports; Rock climbing
controlled method of descending from a height using a rope and a specialized device through which the rope passes
sport climbing
Sports; Rock climbing
style of rock climbing that typically involves shorter climbs and anchors that are pre-bolted in place
free climbing (soloing)
Sports; Rock climbing
style of rock climbing in which the climber does not use any special safety devices. it is the most dangerous form of rock climbing
bouldering
Sports; Rock climbing
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing which has gained popularity in recent years specifically in North America and Europe. Bouldering is rock climbing usually classified by climbing large boulders ...
