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Alpine Ascents and Technical Terminology
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- 2. Technique on low-angle rock where friction dominates over holds
- 4. Dynamic movement executed at the apex of a jump to reach holds
- 5. Placing spring-loaded protection inside cracks for secure anchorage
- 6. Metal link with a spring-loaded gate, essential for safety loops
- 8. Grip style using fingertips on tiny edges needing fingertip strength
- 9. Controlling rope slack for a climber’s safety, often using devices
- 14. Hand hold requiring opposition inward pull, often found on vertical cracks
Down
- 1. Power move or dynamic leap on route named after a famous climb
- 3. Specialized tool for cleaning chalk and grit off holds before a send
- 7. Arranging gear on harness for efficient access during ascents
- 10. Method of controlled descent using friction devices and rope
- 11. Assisted-braking device named after a West African fishing lure
- 12. Repeated small hammer strikes to create holds on ice or rock
- 13. Placing passive gear wedged in constrictions rather than cams
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