rock climbing guide
Vertical terrain expert
A rock climbing guide is a professional who leads climbers on routes, providing instruction, safety management, and local expertise.
Guides assess conditions, set anchors, and make judgment calls about weather and difficulty.
The term also refers to a book detailing climbing routes in a particular area—describing approaches, ratings, and key features: I picked up a guide to Joshua Tree.
- belayAnchor a rope
- top ropeClimbing rope from above
- rappelControlled rope descent
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
rope · chalk bag · summit · crag · anchor · pitch · crux · ascent · mountaineer · sherpa · route · cliff · granite · chalk · grip · ledge · exposure · protection
- outdoor leadershipcamp counselor, scout leader, expedition leader, park ranger, outdoor instructor
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- guidesguidebook, handbook, manual, walkthrough, how-to
- climbersEdmund Hillary, mountaineer, alpinist, boulderer, highballer
- Southwest GuidesNative American sites, Spanish missions