rock-climber
Vertical ascent athlete
A rock-climber is a person who climbs rock faces, either on natural cliffs or artificial climbing walls.
The activity ranges from recreational bouldering to technical ascents requiring ropes and specialized gear.
She's been a rock-climber since college.
Also spelled without the hyphen.
Spring-gated metal link
- quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
protection · cam · nut · sling · helmet · ascender · descender · chalk
Frequency of sound
- multipitchRoute requiring intermediate anchors
- cruxMost important point
- chimneyVertical smoke passage
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
face · crack · slab · arete · dihedral · traverse · grade · beta
Steep rugged outcrop
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- spireTapering architectural peak
- cliffVertical rock wall
- rockfaceExposed cliff surface
granite · sandstone · limestone · boulder · wall · buttress · pinnacle · outcrop
Pinch into folds
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- sloperFitted pattern template
- jugHandled pouring container
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
mantle · smearing · edging · dyno · flagging · stemming · layback · campus
Ropeless low-height climbing
- free-soloingClimbing without safety equipment
- top-ropingClimbing with anchor above
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- strengthPower to exert force
training · perseverance · determination · grit · conditioning · recovery · flexibility · fatigue
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- challengeTest of ability
daring · bravery · courage · risk · discovery · quest · excitement · pioneering
carabiner
Spring-gated metal link
anchor · protection · cam · nut · sling · helmet · ascender · descender · chalk · hangboard
pitch
Frequency of sound
- multipitchRoute requiring intermediate anchors
- cruxMost important point
- chimneyVertical smoke passage
overhang · face · crack · slab · arete · dihedral · traverse · grade · beta · flash
crag
Steep rugged outcrop
rockface · granite · sandstone · limestone · boulder · wall · buttress · pinnacle · outcrop · escarpment
crimp
Pinch into folds
jamming · mantle · smearing · edging · dyno · flagging · stemming · layback · campus · match
bouldering
Ropeless low-height climbing
- free-soloingClimbing without safety equipment
- top-ropingClimbing with anchor above
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
strength · training · perseverance · determination · grit · conditioning · recovery · flexibility · fatigue · pump
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
challenge · daring · bravery · courage · risk · discovery · quest · excitement · pioneering · wilderness
rock-climberdeep-sea diver
Person exploring ocean depths
spelunker · caver · cave diver · potholer · diver
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