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What is the term for completing a climbing route uncleanly?
If a climber completes a route without using their protection that is called sending.
What is the term if one completes the route but had to depend on the rope either for a rest or for a fall?
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In rock climbing what does the term "Flash" mean? [duplicate]
If someone "flashes" a climb what does this mean?
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What are the different techniques to jam in a crack?
I have been told that climbing cracks is very much a methodical procedure. Especially in places like Yosemite and Indian creek, where the cracks can be the only feature of the rock that can be used to ...
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What is a nose-hooked carabiner and why is it dangerous?
In rock climbing a carabiner can get nose-hooked and it is a very dangerous situation.
What exactly is a nose-hooked carabiner and why is it dangerous?
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Does "Sport Climbing" refer to bolted climbing outdoors only or both indoors and outdoors
I was having a debate with my friend on the definition of "Sport Climbing". We both agree it means rock climbing with no pre-setup ropes on a bolted route.
I think regardless of whether this route ...
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What is the Origin of the Word "Sendtember" in Rock Climbing?
Does anyone know the origin of the word "Sendtember"? I'm trying to figure out what it means and Google isn't being helpful. I think it has something to do with temperatures in the month of September ...
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What is the warning call for falling rocks in your area?
I was inspired by the question "What should one do when climbing if someone above you yells ROCK?" to ask what the equivalents are around the world.
So, what would I shout to warn someone below me of ...
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What are opposite and opposed carabiners?
It is often said that when using two carabiners at the same point, such as an anchor, they should be opposite and opposed.
What exactly does this mean?
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What are the wall-cleaners in climbing called? What equipment/gear do they use?
I have been watching this climbing video of Alex Honnold.
In this video his friend goes ahead of him and cleans the wall of any debris or slippery rocks.
What are these people who clean the walls ...
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One-sided overhand bend
Why is the one-sided overhand bend also called the European death knot (EDK)? Is it safe for climbing and mountaineering purposes?
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What do the climbing terms "Redpoint", "Pinkpoint", "Flash" and "Onsight" mean?
In climbing what do the terms Redpoint, Pinkpoint, Flash and Onsight mean?
Where does it come from?
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What's the difference between Sport Climbing and Traditional Climbing?
What is the difference between Sport Climbing and Traditional (Trad) Climbing? Is it just that Sport Climbing uses bolts?
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Difference between a Fingerboard and a Hangboard
This is just a climbing terminology question:
What is the difference between a Fingerboard and a Hangboard?
Maybe there is no difference at all? Maybe it's subtle? I have been Googling around and ...
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What does it mean to cross load a carabiner?
What does it mean to cross load a carabiner?
I know it's bad, and not to do it, but I don't really know what exactly it is.
