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Vertical Ascents and Gear Essentials
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Across
  • 1. Metal spike driven into rock to secure a rope
  • 3. Smooth, less steep rock face requiring balance
  • 4. Feature in rock formed by erosion, often used as a handhold
  • 5. Mechanical device for ascending a rope
  • 7. Safety equipment strapped around waist and legs
  • 9. Short, difficult climb on large rocks without ropes
  • 11. Safety gear worn around waist and legs (abbreviation sometimes used, corrected to HARNESS)
  • 12. Point of attachment for ropes for safety or belaying
  • 15. A type of dynamic rope stretch or energy in climbing moves
Down
  • 2. Flexible loop used to attach climbing gear or secure anchors
  • 6. Flexible cord essential for safety and movement in climbing
  • 8. Metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to connect ropes
  • 10. Spike attachment for icy terrain
  • 13. Act of climbing up a rock or mountain
  • 14. Small moves or adjustments often made to find better holds
  • 16. Powder used to improve grip by reducing hand moisture
  • 17. Highest point or peak in climbing context
  • 18. Technique to control a rope for a climber's safety
  • 19. Most challenging section of a climb
  • 20. Loop used to aid foot placement in aid climbing

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