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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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flash

Sports; Climbing

To successfully and cleanly complete a climbing route on the first attempt after having received beta of some form. Also refers to an ascent of this type. For ascents on the first attempt without ...

peak-bagging

Sports; Climbing

To systematically attain designated summits under prescribed conditions.

smearing

Sports; Climbing

To use friction on the sole of the climbing shoe, in the absence of any useful footholds.

match

Sports; Climbing

To use one hold for two limbs, or to swap limbs on a particular hold.

gorp

Sports; Climbing

Trail mix for periodic nibbling to keep high energy level between meals on long climbs or hikes. An acronym for 'Good Ol' Raisins & Peanuts'

campus board

Sports; Climbing

Training equipment used to build finger strength and strong arm lock-offs.

finger board

Sports; Climbing

Training equipment used to build finger strength.

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