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Sport climbing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sport climbing is a style of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, especially bolts, for protection. To "lead" a sport climb is to climb a route with a rope tied to the climbing harness with the loose end handled by the belayer. In some climbing areas, notably in the United Kingdom, sport climbing is frowned upon, because many climbers believe that the permanent placing of bolts in mountainous and sea-cliff areas detracts from the wilderness experience, damages the rock, or devalues the achievements of the first ascensionist who climbed the route by placing their own protection. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sport_climbing   (466 words)

Sport climbing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) In the UK sport climbing takes place only on indoor (additional info and facts about climbing wall) climbing walls and on a few limestone and slate cliffs that are unsuited to traditional climbing. Sport climbing is a relatively modern branch of the sport, becoming popular in the (The decade from 1980 to 1989) 1980s. The increase in strength and skill that climbers gained from sport climbing has been applied to (additional info and facts about traditional climbing) traditional climbing allowing increase in grades up to E10. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sp/sport_climbing.htm   (159 words)

Climbing Climbing without a vehicle is often done as a sport or recreation. Nearly all climbers follow the known climbing routes in a certain climbing area that are described in guidebookss. Sport climbing is climbing on routes that are protected mostly or entirely by boltss drilled into the rock. www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/cl/climbing.html   (600 words)

Traditional Versus Sport Climbing There are two distinct aspects of cragging: Traditional Climbing, which is characterized by the placement and removal of protective gear as the climbing party progresses; and Sport Climbing where the protection is preplaced expansion bolts or glue-in rods that are left in place for future climbers to use. Sport climbing is less technically demanding and focuses more on the gymnastic qualities of climbing. Sport climbing has its dangers and is no less inherently dangerous than trad climbing. extremz.com /main/archive/rock/tradclimbfeb00.htm   (704 words)

Chile Activities : Rock Climbing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Sport climbing is like traditional climbing but it's practiced on routes previously equipped with bolts and anchors. Climbing walls are generally built of concrete or wood panels, to which footholds are bolted, similar to ones found on rock. One of the suggestions for the origin of sport climbing is that it came from alpine mountain climbing. www.gochile.cl /Activ/escalada.asp   (917 words)

EXPN.com - International - X Speak - Sport Climbing In aid climbing, the leader uses equipment to aid in the ascent, such as the rope, pitons and mechanical "jugs" that slide along the rope and can be pulled on to move upward. Sport Climbing: A style of free climbing where the climber's protection is pre-placed on the route, usually in the form of permanent bolts left in the rock with a metal hanger to attach the "quickdraw," a piece of nylon webbing with a carabiner at each end. In sport climbing competitions, the quickdraws are left on the route, so the climber only has to attach the rope and keep climbing. expn.go.com /xgames/intl/s/xspeak_climb.html   (2096 words)

Rock Climbing: Boulder Canyon: The Sport Park Sport Park seems to be designed to eliminate fear and risk as much as possible in order to create a fun & safe experience (isn't that what we're all looking for?)(we may like to be scared silly, but we don't want to die!). Personally, I climb trad and sport climbing is ok to push oneself, but there is a guilt in clipping that bolt that seems to rob you of the true experience. Sport [Park, although] bent the ethics a bit, is still a good place to climb when not to crowded. www.climbingboulder.com /rock/db/boulder_canyon/the_sport_park   (5963 words)

Climbing [encyclopedia]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Shorter climbs can often be done with anchors and rope that are placed at the top of the climb before the climbers ascend. Sport climbing is climbing on routes that are protected entirely by bolts drilled into the rock. It's mainly a Sport climbing and Bouldering ranking, and is often refered to as the official rankingsystem among sportclimbers. artzia.com /climbing   (655 words)

Climbing Talk - Sport???? In Sport climbing the protection is bolted into the rock, all you have to do is climb uo to it, and clip a quickdraw in and place the rope. But to a beginner, sport is a no brainer, if the bolt is there, clip it and Trad requires a lot more time hanging on the the rock trying to get the gear off your rack on the rock and correctly placed... Sport is cool, because even a begineer can blast off a serious difficult route and at least be confident the protection will hold their fall. www.climbingtalk.com /showthread.php?t=209   (945 words)

Flatliners Southeast Climbing FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions - Sport Climbing A: Sport climbing describes climbing where the anchors (typically bolts) are already placed in the rock prior to climbing it. A: Having bolts on a climb gives a climber confidence that the anchors he uses are sound. A: Sport climbing opportunities are few in the southeast, but the few we have are very good. www.southeastclimbing.com /faq/faq_sport_climbing.htm   (924 words)

Climbing on MountainZone.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Leave your extras behind, climbing in the Alps is a lightweight affair... Head to southern Greece and you'll find countless sea-side crags and ocean headlands begging to be climbed with very few souls in sight... "Climbing the Alaska range involves a hefty amount of suffering," as two Kiwis discovered on their maiden trip to the great white north... climb.mountainzone.com   (669 words)

Metolius Climbing: rock climbing, bouldering, and big wall gear A true sport, rock climbing means you have everything to lose at any given moment and absolutely nothing to gain. Metolius Climbing Inc. is a manufacturer of high quality rock climbing equipment built by rock climbers for rock climbers. Metolious’s gear can be used for every type of rock climbing: sport climbing, trad climbing aka crack climbing, bouldering, big wall climbing, alpine climbing, mountaineering, aid climbing, rock climbing gym or indoor climbing, canyoneering, buildering, rappelling, and rigging. www.metoliusclimbing.com   (335 words)

Bolting for sport climbing Pete Oxley introduces the issue of bolting for sport climbing, looking at the ethics, reasons and locations for its use. This is a general introductory article relevant to UK climbing, for those wishing to place fixed protection (bolts). It must be stressed that taking the decision to attach bolts into the rock for climbing places a great responsibility on the individual or group that carries it out - both on a moral level and, potentially, on a legal level too. climbing.timeoutdoors.com /sport/3CLMPOX01091301E.htm   (119 words)

Amazon.com: How to Climb: Clip and Go! (How To Climb Series): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Entertaining illustrations and vibrant prose by two of the sport's forefront authors whip you through the crux topics of bolted sport routes, including equipment, belaying, rehearsing, training, and injury prevention with the ferocity of a 5.13 redpoint. I think this book should be added to 'Sport Climbing' to make one complete reference for sport climbing, but at the moment we will have to stick with two separate volumes. Considering that this and Robyn Erbesfield's "Sport Climbing with Robyn Erbesfield" (possibly overpriced at $14.95, 92 pages, paperback) are the main books on this new facet of climbing, you can't go wrong with John and Duane's. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0934641846?v=glance   (839 words)

Definition of Traditional climbing Traditional climbing, also called "trad", is a style of rock climbing in which routes are climbed from the bottom up, without using artificial aids to progress (just the climbers' hands and feet), and where nearly all protection is placed by the climbers as they ascend. A common misconception of traditional climbing is that there cannot be any fixed protection bolts already in place on the route. Traditional climbing emphasizes the adventure aspect of rock climbing; as such it contrasts with sport climbing, which emphasizes the athletic aspect. www.wordiq.com /definition/Traditional_climbing   (181 words)

Climbing Online Tech Tips Sport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) As sport climbers, we deal with draws that are usually between four-inches and six-inches long. Climbing in ways that conserve energy and enable rapid recovery is a smart thing! As you climb the friendly slab, you constantly remind Bubba not to release his brake hand. www.climbing.com /techtips/sport   (601 words)

All Climbing » Ethics in sport climbing But 8a.nu has an article on ethics and the practices of sport climbing. In sport climbing, there are no written rules or judges like in all other sports. It’s an individual sport, leave the ehtics up to each one of us especially when it comes to sport climbing. www.allclimbing.com /archive/2005/02/ethics-in-sport-climbing   (219 words)

Sport Rock's Home Page SPORT ROCK climbing walls are a highly detailed light weight replica of natural rock formations with the real look and feel of stone. Sport Rock has developed the most realistic climbing wall available today. In choosing to engage in climbing activities, participants understand that they assume responsibility for their own actions, and for any injuries or losses they suffer, resulting from the inherent and other risks of these activities. www.sportrockintl.com   (107 words)

Starting out in sport climbing A key member of the British Climbing team he is the only Brit to have climbed 9a twice. Whether you are a traditionalist climber with years of experience, or a complete beginner, it is easy to become addicted to sport climbing, and for many climbers it becomes a focus for their existence! Despite the apparent danger, learning the sport and climbing in safety is not very difficult, providing you have a head for heights! climbing.timeoutdoors.com /sport/3CLMSMC01081102E.htm   (116 words)

Virtual Library of Sport - climbing Climbing Magazine from the USA with news, letters, a good 'how to' section, equipment, features, reviews. Australian Sport Climbing Federation covers the national team and its international participation, with news, upcoming event data and training details. Scottish Climbing Archive web-based resource aimed at climbers and outdoor enthusiasts who either live in Scotland or are planning to visit us. sportsvl.com /outdoor/climbing.htm   (1424 words)

Climbing Boulder Home | Rock Climbing | Ice | Bouldering | Alpine | Beta | Photos | Updated Daily Work is accomplished through grassroots support programs and direct action campaigns that empower local climbing communities to address access and conservation concerns through outreach, advocacy, education and stewardship for more info and to apply. The Flatirons Climbing Council's Fixed Hardware Review committee will be holding a Public Meeting and vote in connection with this new application on November 1st, 7pm at The Spot Bouldering Gym (3240 Prairie Ave, Boulder). focus attention during the climbing process, especially when we are most apt to seek escape. www.climbingboulder.com   (938 words)

Rock Climbing.com Recently, one of the most active climbing communities in the US, the Carolina Climbers Coalition, inked a deal to purchase this historically off-limits area for $250,000. Laurel Knob is taller than both Cannon in NH and Whitesides, which is actually only a southern stone throw down the road in the western panhandle of NC. Best Sporting Climbing Area In the United States www.rockclimbing.com   (701 words)

Rock Climbing in Patra, GREECE However I must admit that the most of the great climbing concentrates on the sport routes of the 7th and the 8th grade of the French difficulty scale. Therefore, it is not surprising that Patra, despite the rapid development of Kalymnos, is still the queen of extreme sport climbing in Greece... Also what climbing skills (in order of significance) are essential for climbing most (but not necessarily all!) of the routes in every crag: www.geocities.com /patrasclimbing   (249 words)

Rock Climbing Cities Across the U.S. @ National Geographic Adventure Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) There are rocks to climb all over the country, but only a few bona fide climbing towns. Despite its growth, Boulder is still the undisputed king of Rocky Mountain climbing towns and one of the great mountaineering centers of the country. Pro Lynn Hill runs climbing camps around the country, and this fall she'll be at Smith from October 31 to November 4 ($2,195; www.lynnhillclimbs.com). www.nationalgeographic.com /adventure/0509/sports/rock_climbing2.html   (522 words)

RockSport Indoor Climbing Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Welcome to the adventure of rockclimbing at RockSport Indoor Climbing Center. RockSport is a state of the art facility that provides the thrill and challenge of rock climbing in a professionally controlled environment for your security, convenience and enjoyment. Our terrain consists of everything from technical vertical and slab climbs to a powerful 30 degree overhanging lead area. www.rocksportnv.com   (124 words)

Climbing - Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies Climbing - Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies Sport climbing is one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies contains over 1400 climbs in the Lake Louise and Banff areas, the Bow Valley, the Ghost River and Kananaskis Country. www.rmbooks.com /books/marspt.htm   (79 words)

Bangkok's Independent Newspaper The tournament proper will be held from tomorrow to November 19 with 1,382 athletes from 37 Asian countries featuring in nine sports disciplines — indoor athletics, futsal, aerobics, dance sports, extreme sports, hoop takraw, indoor cycling, Muay Thai and swimming — at four main stadiums in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Suphan Buri and Phuket. Extreme sports — inline skating, BMX, skateboarding and sport climbing — started yesterday at the Suphan Buri Indoor Stadium and will conclude on November 18. Indoor cycling will be held at the Nimibutr Building, swimming at the SAT Sports Complex from November 13 to 17 and Muay Thai from November 13 to 18 at the Sapanhin Sports Complex in Phuket. www.nationmultimedia.com /2005/11/11/sport/index.php?news=sport_19126998.html   (353 words)

AllRefer.com - mountain climbing, Sport (Sports) - Encyclopedia AllRefer.com - mountain climbing, Sport (Sports) - Encyclopedia mountain climbing, the practice of climbing to elevated points for sport, pleasure, or research. Also called mountaineering, it is practiced throughout the world. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/mntnclim.html   (141 words)

Amazon.com: How to Rock Climb: Sport Climbing, 3rd (How To Climb Series): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Precision body movement, advanced techniques for varied terrain, bouldering, training, and indoor climbing are all given a thorough examination. The book deals extensively with different types of sport climbs, including slabs and walls, grouping together technique, tactics and tricks for one style of climbing in one chapter. There are also lots of little sport specific rope tricks throughout the book as well as information on just about every other subject of interest to the sport climber. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1575400782?v=glance   (664 words)

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