08/01/2017 · Rock Climbing Glossary and Terminology. Climbing as a sport has a large array of obscure and specialized vocabulary or jargon. Here are the common A to Z.

19/05/2014 · Glossary of climbing terms. May 19, ... A particular type of rock climbing, and its associated techniques, involved in climbing rock that is less than vertical. The emphasis is on balance, footwork, and making use of very small features or rough spots on the rock for friction.

List of Rock Climbing Glossary Terms. Alpine Draw: A sling and two carabiners put together to make an adjustable length draw.A common term and device used during traditional climbing to prevent zippering. Arete: The arete is the corner of a wall, where two faces meet.An arete can be used as hand or feet holds.

Glossary of Climbing Terms. Arête – An outside corner. Boulder – Unroped climbing not far from the ground (12 feet or less) with an emphasis on movement and strength. Crimp – A thin climbing hand hold that requires one to “crimp”; also known as crimper. Crimping – A rock climbing maneuver that requires a closed-hand grip on a thin ...

Glossary of rock, ice and mountain climbing terms. Alpine: Concerning high mountains, originally, concerning the Alps. Alpine start: An early morning start to ascend before the sun softens the snow or to return before nightfall. Alpine style: Lightweight, fast climbing that emphasizes the role of speed in safety, to climb and return quickly during a window of good weather.

Trad climbing. Also known as traditional climbing, trad is a type of climbing that requires the natural form of the rock (cracks and pockets) for the placement of protection by the climber as they ascend the route. The protection is then removed from the rock by the second climber, once the rope is anchored at the top of the climb.

30/09/2014 · Bouldering – climbing boulders, usually 10 – 20ft. tall; can be thought of as the sprinting of rock climbing, focusing on harder moves for a shorter period of time vs. sport and trad climbing which are more endurance based. Cam, or to Cam – a cam is a device used in trad climbing (definition below) that functions essentially by expanding against the inside walls of a …