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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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Rock climbing

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 ...

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