rock-climbing
Scaling stone faces
Rock-climbing is the sport or activity of ascending rock faces, whether natural cliffs or artificial walls, using hands, feet, and specialized equipment.
Routes vary by difficulty and style—free climbing relies primarily on physical ability, while aid climbing uses gear for upward progress.
We went rock-climbing in Joshua Tree last weekend.
Straps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- chalkbagContainer for grip dust
rope · cams · nuts · helmet · shoes · anchor · slings · crashpad
Peak or diplomatic gathering
lead · toprope · multipitch · grade · anchor · belay · overhang · face
Pinch into folds
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- sloperFitted pattern template
- jugsHandled pouring containers
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
edges · smearing · jamming · mantle · dyno · flagging · stemming · layback
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
challenge · risk · outdoors · excitement · discovery · journey · survival · elements
Capacity for sustained effort
- strengthPower to exert force
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- fitnessGood physical shape
forearms · core · flexibility · recovery · power · cardiovascular · tenacity · resilience
harness
Straps controlling an animal
chalkbag · rope · cams · nuts · helmet · shoes · anchor · slings · crashpad · hangboard
summit
Peak or diplomatic gathering
crux · lead · toprope · multipitch · grade · anchor · belay · overhang · face · chimney
crimp
Pinch into folds
pockets · edges · smearing · jamming · mantle · dyno · flagging · stemming · layback · campus
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
wilderness · challenge · risk · outdoors · excitement · discovery · journey · survival · elements · nature
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- strengthPower to exert force
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
fitness · forearms · core · flexibility · recovery · power · cardiovascular · tenacity · resilience · persistence
rock-climbingsedentary
Characterized by much sitting
couch potato · lounging · sitting · resting · napping
rock-climbingstaying home
Not going out
playing it safe · indoor activities · indoors · knitting · reading
rock-climbingrappelling
Rope-controlled descent technique
descending · abseiling · caving · spelunking · going downhill
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