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Abseil The process by which a climber can descend a fixed rope. Also known as Rappel |
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Altitude Sickness A medical condition that is often observed at high altitudes. Also known as Acute mountain sickness, or AMS |
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Arête
- A small ridge-like feature or a sharp outward facing corner on a steep rock face
- Arête, a narrow ridge of rock formed by glacial erosion
- A method of indoor climbing, in which one is able to use such a corner as a hold. See also dihedral.
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Bar The place where climbers retreat at the end of the day |
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Buttress A prominent feature that juts out from a rock or mountain |
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Carabiner Metal rings with spring-loaded gates, used as connectors. Usually oval or roughly D shaped |
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Crampons Metal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice |
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Death Cloaked figure lurking on mountains, fraying ropes and loosening pitons. |
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Double rope technique For alpine and rock climbers this term implies the use of two separate ropes |
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Mountain A big cold thing you ought not to climb. See also 'Pub' |
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