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Improving a hold by permanently altering the rock. Widely used in the 80's and early 90's, but now considered unethical and unacceptable.
Industry:Sports
In bolted climbing, an extendable pole which is allows the climber to reach the first bolt from the ground, thus making the route safer and less committing. Ethically dubious.
Industry:Sports
In the strictest climbing definition, a pitch is considered one rope length (50–60 metres). However, in guide books and route descriptions, a pitch is the portion of a climb between two belay points.
Industry:Sports
Intended as an objective measure of the technical difficulty of a particular climb or bouldering problem. More often is highly subjective, however.
A surveying term for referring to the slope of an incline. (Grade (geography))
Industry:Sports
Large, pointed protrusion of rock that can be slung. Typically also makes a good hand hold. See bollard, chicken head.
Industry:Sports
Metal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice.
Industry:Sports
