Rock Climbing Basics
Fully illustrated with helpful color photos, this complete guide shows the beginner how to participate in the fast-growing sport of rock climbing. Step-by-step descriptions cover all the stages--approaching the climb, top roping, single pitch climbing, multipitch climbing, descending, and more--with an emphasis on proper equipment and safety. Some of the skills covered include the layback, chimneying, bridging, using running belays, and handling aretes, walls, corners, roofs, and overhangs. |
Common terms and phrases
abseil abseiling/rappeling accessory cord anchor points backline beginner belay brake belayer bight body bouldering brake hand cams Centre right chalk chest chock climbing rope climbing shoes clipped clove hitch coil counterforce crack descender direction of pull edge fall factor fallen climber feet figure-eight knot fingers foot hold foot sling friction friends gear loops grams grip ground anchor ground stance hand holds hang helmet holding the rope keep lead climbing leader left foot leg loops locking carabiner mantle metres move multi-pitch climb muscles off-width overhang palm piece of protection pitch Placing protection position possible practise Prusik knot Prusik slings push quickdraws rack ratchet device retraced figure-eight rock climbing rock face rope drag route running belay safety shelf side sit harness snaplink carabiner spring-loaded camming device stand stretching tape thumb tie-on tight toes top anchor Top right tying UIAA waist belt water knot wedge weight