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Rock Climbing Terminology

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Mantle

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A move that involves pulling up and then pushing down with the arms to lift the body on top of a ledge, like climbing out of a pool.

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Lead Climbing

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Climbing where the climber ascends with the rope below them and clips into protection points as they ascend, rather than having a top anchor.

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Redpoint

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To complete a climb without falling after having practiced the route or problem.

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Smear

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Using the friction between the shoe's rubber and the rock face to gain upward motion when there are no defined footholds.

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Gaston

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A climbing move where a handhold is pressed outward rather than downward, with palm facing away from the body.

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Quickdraw

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A piece of climbing equipment consisting of two carabiners connected by a strong, short fabric loop, used to connect the climbing rope to protection points.

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Onsight

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Completing a climb on the first attempt without having seen or received any information about the route beforehand.

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Pitch

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A section of a climb between two belays, often used to describe the length of climbing before setting up a new anchor.

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Crimp

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A small edge or lip that is gripped with the fingertips, often with the thumb placed over the index finger for added leverage.

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Edge

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The part of the climbing shoe that provides precision when stepping onto small footholds.

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Send

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To climb a route successfully without rest or falls.

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Undercling

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Holding onto a hold from below with palms facing upward, which often requires engaging the core and maintaining body tension.

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Heel Hook

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Using the heel to hook a hold or feature in the rock to leverage body position and take weight off the arms.

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Belay

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A technique to manage the rope and protect the climber from falling by applying friction to the rope.

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Dyno

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A dynamic move to reach a hold that would otherwise be too far away by jumping or swinging.

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Jug

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A large and easily gripped hold that climbers can grasp fully with their hand.

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Whipper

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A large, often dramatic fall taken by a climber while lead climbing.

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Flash

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To complete a climbing route or problem on the first try without prior knowledge or watching someone else do it.

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Kneebar

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A technique where a climber jams a knee into a narrow space and creates tension between the foot and knee to support weight without using hands.

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Top Rope

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Climbing with the safety rope anchored at the top of the climb, minimizing fall distance.

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