Lolotte And Werther By Eunice Pinney
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__NOTOC__ This glossary of climbing terms is a list of definitions of terms and jargon 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

* List of climbing topics – relating to climbing and mountaineering * Climbing equipment – describes equipment used by climbers *
Glossary of caving and speleology There are a number of terms that are used in connection with caves, caving and speleology. The following is an incomplete list. A An enclosed air space in a flooded tube between the water and the roof B C ...
*'' Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills''


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Bay Area Climbers (US)
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UK Climbing (UK)Rock Climbing UK
Features a full section on climbing techniques and training plans. {{Glossaries of sports *
Climbing terms __NOTOC__ 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 ...