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	Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A dynamic climbing technique in which the hold is grabbed at the apex of upward motion.
		Climbing technique relying on the friction between the sloped rock and the sole of the shoe to support the climber's weight, as opposed using holds or edges, cracks, etc.
		Climbing on routes that are too long for a single belay rope.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glossary_of_climbing_terms (3065 words)

	Glossary of climbing tool and terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Class V climbs are rated from 5.0 to 5.14 in progressive degree of difficulty (5.0 being routinely easy and 5.14 being impossible for all but a very few climbers).
		A climb that is longer than a single rope length, necessitating the setting of anchors at progressively higher belay stations as the climbers ascend.
		Climbing a smooth sheet of rock that lacks large handholds by holding the body out from the rock and using friction and balance to move around and up the slab.
	www.climbing.apollo.lv /dictione.htm (4938 words)

	Climbing glossary on climb.mountainzone.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		An ultra-lightweight method of climbing in which equipment and food rations (i.e., comfort and security) are trimmed to the barest essentials in order to facilitate a swift ascent to the summit.
		A dynamic climbing technique in which a hold is grabbed at the very apex of upward motion, thereby placing the smallest possible load on the hold.
		A climbing technique in which the thin edges of the climbing shoes are used to stand on small footholds.
	climb.mountainzone.com /glossary_a_l.html (2299 words)

	A glossary of mountaineering terms
		A form of rock climbing that requires artificial assistance, i.e.
		A crevasse that forms on the upper portion of a glacier where the moving section pulls away from the ice cap.
		The rock climbing (5.x) portion of the scale is the most common climb grading system used in the USA.
	mccammon.ucsd.edu /~adcock/mountaineering_glossary.html (1177 words)

	EXPN.com - Story
		Recently, the 1996 catastrophe on Mt. Everest, where 12 climbers lost their lives in a single night, shocked the world and opened the eyes of many to the sport of mountaineering and the effects of high altitude on the human body.
		Although the majority of those who read Jon Krakauers Into Thin Air and other climbing books will do nothing more adventurous than walk their dog in the park, others will be challenged by the high mountains and will attempt to reach extreme elevations.
		HAPE is a life threatening disorder of the lungs, that occurs when fluid from the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become damaged.
	expn.go.com /lifestyle/s/nrm_c_elmedico_altitudes.html (1249 words)

	Altitude Illness - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Travelers are exposed to higher altitudes in a number of ways: by flying into a high-altitude city, by driving to a high-altitude destination, or by hiking or climbing in high mountains.
		AMS is the most common form of altitude illness and, while it can occur at altitudes as low as 1,219-1,829 m (4,000-6,000 ft), most often it occurs in abrupt ascents to >2,743 meters (>9,000 ft).
		Inhaled salmeterol (a beta-adrenergic agonist) was demonstrated to help prevent HAPE in a small group of climbers who had previously shown susceptibility to HAPE.
	library.adoption.com /health-concerns/.../article/4467/1.html (1203 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Simply, HAPE is the filling of the lungs with body fluids and cells from blood, causing the victim to drown in their own body fluids.
		HAPE and other altitude related illnesses can be lessened or in some cases even eliminated by acclimatizing the body.
		George Mallory was introduced into climbing at school, when he chanced to take a climbing trip at the age of eighteen (Firstbrook).
	wwws1.countryday.net /2007/conea/final.htm (6083 words)

	The world's top climbing glossary websites
		List of climbing topics - A list of wikipedia articles relating to climbing and mountaineering.
		Climbing equipment - Article describing equipment used by climbers.
		The end of the belay rope that is attached to the lead climber.
	dirs.org /wiki-article-tab.cfm/climbing_glossary (2186 words)

	Glossary of climbing terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The area of a glacier where yearly melting meets or exceeds the annual snow fall.
		A camp, or the act of camping, from "bivouac." On a big wall, camp can be made on a natural ledge or an artificial one, generally an a cotlike device called a portaledge that hangs from anchors on the wall.
		Used to attach a freely running rope to anchors or chocks.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/G/Glossary-of-climbing-terms.htm (2791 words)

	Climbing Glossary And Climbing Dictionary - Letter D to J
		A sling sewn (or tied) with numerous loops, used as an adjustable sling in aid climbing.
		A number denoting the seriousness of a route (not to be confused with the rating of climb, which describes the technical difficulty).
		That member of the climbing team that is suffering from severe exposure to alcoholic beverages the night before.
	www.justclimb.com /Climbing-Glossary-02.html (918 words)

	NOVA Online \| Surviving Denali \| Climber Speak
		Mountaineers use a whole slew of words, both technical and slang, that are alien to people outside climbing circles.
		Following is a handy glossary of common technical phrases, medical terms, and colorful slang to help guide you through climber speak.
		Climbing Skins: Strips of synthetic material or mohair attached to the bottoms of skis during an ascent.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/denali/extremes/speak.html (932 words)

	Usenet replayer's FAQ collection: rec.climbing
		Climbing is a poor method of building character.
		Climbing is one of the least expensive activities you can engage.
		A rating is a numerical mapping of a move on a climb: a step, or a reach.
	www.usenet-replayer.com /faq/rec.climbing.html (4492 words)

	Glossary
		- non-technical climbing, that usually doesn't involve the use of ropes; scrambling can range from easy (steep, strenous hiking), to difficult (climbing that involves use of the hands, and can be very dangerous, if care is not taken).
		It is a wise precaution to take a short rope, at least, on difficult scrambles, as very steep terrain is far more difficult to downclimb than upclimb.
		- climbing down without the aid of a rope; downclimbing steep terrain is invariably more difficult than upclimbing it
	earth.prohosting.com /drew42/glossary.html (898 words)

	FM 3-97.6 GLOSSARY
		in mountaineering, a climbing device, such as pitons, bolts, chocks, and stirrups, used for body support and upward progress; also used for artificial height in the absence of handholds and footholds
		climbing irons, attached to the bottom of boots, used on ice or snow in mountaineering
		a roped climbing team (usually Level 2 qualification) trained to lead on class 4 and 5 terrain; establishes/prepares the entire route for the remainder of the unit
	globalsecurity.org /military/library/policy/army/fm/3-97-6/gloss.htm (928 words)

	Climbing Dictionary & Glossary by MountainDays.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Climbing is confusing enough without having to learn a whole new language.
		To climb a bolted route after placing quickdraw's on all the bolts and possibly practicing the more difficult sections.
		Climbing move involving pushing body weight over one raised knee to allow a hold that is out of reach to be accessed.
	www.mountaindays.net /content/articles/dictionary.php (3740 words)

	Climbing Glossary
		Climbing unroped on boulders or at the foot of climbs to a height where it
		Climbing, lowering, climbing again till a certain move is made (the usual
		Climbing with a combination of different methods of ascent.
	www.dwmorrison.com /dictionary.htm (5173 words)

	[l/m 3/17/99] Beginner's Post (3/28) r.cli FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Climbing education is not regulated in the United States unlike
		Exum is one of the oldest climbing schools in North
		Direct Aid course if they are planning their first long climb.
	www.groupsrv.com /hobby/about63236.html (4856 words)

	no air to go - acronyms, abbreviations and lung disease glossary
		If you were given an "initial" diagnosis to describe a lung condition, you know how frustrating it can be searching for the words behind the initials or clarification of the meaning.
		I've linked many AandA's glossary entries as a logical 'next step' in learning about lung disease, and unscrambling the 'alphabet soup' of medical terminology.
		In patients with severe pulmonary insufficiency, climbing a step or two can be considered 'intense activity'
	members.tripod.com /noairtogo/gloss.htm (4871 words)

	15 MilitaryMountain - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The helicopter now allows access to terrain that was once unreachable or could be reached only by slow methodical climbing.
		They must be applied to the various situations encountered to include river crossings, glaciers, snow-covered mountains, ice climbing, rock climbing, and urban vertical environments.
		The degree to which this training is applied must be varied to conform to known enemy doctrine, tactics, and actions.
	www.tutorcds.com /tocs/mdj1.html (1369 words)

	- Glossary?
		OGBO qualifications also include a garage and several closets full of rusty, scratched, and otherwise useless climbing and camping gear of indeterminable age (like Brutus' titanium walker).
		OGBO is permitted, and often required to speak condescendingly to young whippersnappers (who usually dismiss his mindless meanderings as yet another sign of incipient Alzheimer's).
		Guidebook author calls it 5.9 but sez something to the effect, "the lead climber, perhaps after a review of the route in a downward flyby, might find the rating a little stiff".
	www.mtncommunity.org /dcforum/DCForumID4/71.html (746 words)

	CAVE LINKS A
		Bill Elliott's Glossary of Biospeleology - based on Mohr and Poulson's The Life of the Cave: http://www.utexas.edu/depts/tnhc/.www/biospeleology/glossary.htm
		Caving Definitions - A Glossary of Terms: http://werple.net.au/~gnb/caving/papers/mm-cd.html
		Glossary of Speleological and Caving Terms: http://werple.net.au/~gnb/caving/glossary/index.html#cont or: http://home.mira.net/~gnb/caving/glossary/index.html#cont
	www.karst.org /pgrotto/cave_links_a.htm (542 words)

	Denali
		This is an outfitter but gives very good information about climbing Denali.
		Includes air transport and more importantly, the name of six out of seven certified guides.
		Alan Arnette A pretty good all-around web page for guides, gear and his own climbing experience.
	www2.primushost.com /~dag/denali (280 words)

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