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This glossary of climbing terms is a list of definitions of terms and
jargon
Jargon is the specialized terminology associated with a particular field or area of activity. Jargon is normally employed in a particular Context (language use), communicative context and may not be well understood outside that context. The conte ...
related to
rock climbing
Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up, across, or down natural rock formations. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-defined route without falling. Rock climbing is a physically and ...
and
mountaineering
Mountaineering or alpinism, is a set of outdoor activities that involves ascending tall mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, skiing, and traversing via ferratas. Indoor climbing, sport climbing, a ...
.
The specific terms used can vary considerably between different English-speaking countries; many of the phrases described here are particular to the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Completing the climb upon one's first attempt ever. Often confused with 'flashing' which is the first attempt of the day. There is a second opportunity for a climber to 'blitz' a wall after 12 months.
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or german: Normalweg.
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See also
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List of climbing topics
This is an index of topics related to climbing.
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Abseil
- Acetazolamide
- '' Action Directe''
- Altitude sickness (also known as: ''Acute mountain sickness'' (AMS))
- Aid climbing
- Aider
- Alcove (climbing)
- knot
- Alpine hut
- Alpine style
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– relating to climbing and mountaineering
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Climbing equipment
A wide range of equipment is used during rock or any other type of climbing that includes equipment commonly used to protect a climber against the consequences of a fall.
Rope, cord and webbing
Climbing ropes are typically of kernmantle c ...
– describes equipment used by climbers
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Glossary of caving and speleology
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills''
References
External links
Bay Area Climbers (US)an
UK Climbing (UK)Rock Climbing UKFeatures a full section on climbing techniques and training plans.
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Climbing terms
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This glossary of climbing terms is a list of definitions of terms and jargon related to rock climbing and mountaineering. The specific terms used can vary considerably between different English-speaking countries; many of the phrases d ...