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Improving a hold by permanently altering the rock. Widely used in the 80's and early 90's, but now considered unethical and unacceptable.
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In bolted climbing, an extendable pole which is allows the climber to reach the first bolt from the ground, thus making the route safer and less committing. Ethically dubious.
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In the strictest climbing definition, a pitch is considered one rope length (50–60 metres). However, in guide books and route descriptions, a pitch is the portion of a climb between two belay points.
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Intended as an objective measure of the technical difficulty of a particular climb or bouldering problem. More often is highly subjective, however.
A surveying term for referring to the slope of an incline. (Grade (geography))
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Large, pointed protrusion of rock that can be slung. Typically also makes a good hand hold. See bollard, chicken head.
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Metal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice.
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