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The practice of climbing on large boulders. Typically this is close to the ground, so protection takes the form of crash pads and spotting instead of belay ropes.
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The process by which a climber can descend a fixed rope. Also known as Rappel.
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The process by which a climber may descend on a fixed rope using a friction device. Also known as Abseil or roping down. .
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The search and rescue activities that occur in a mountainous environment, although the term is sometimes also used to apply to search and rescue in other wilderness environments. Also see rescue doctrine.
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The set of equipment carried up a climb; also, the part of a harness (consisting of several plastic loops) where equipment is hung, ready to be used.
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The simultaneous use of two widely spaced footholds.
Climbing using two faces that are at an angle less than 180° to each other.
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The use of a single rope where one or both ends of the rope are attached to fixed anchor points.
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