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  Climbing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rock climbing can be subdivided into free climbing (where ropes and gear are used strictly for safety in the case of a fall), and aid climbing, where a passage up a piece of rock is engineered by using equipment placed in the rock for upward progress.
Indoor climbing allows rock climbing to be practised on artificial walls in a controlled environment, with professional competitions being held at a world cup level.
Top rope climbing is one of the safer forms of climbing because the safety line is always above the climber.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rock_climbing   (2121 words)

  
 Climbing [encyclopedia]
Shorter climbs can often be done with anchors and rope that are placed at the top of the climb before the climbers ascend.
Ropes and other gear are only used to protect the climb, they are not pulled on or weighted in order to actually climb.
Sport climbing is climbing on routes that are protected entirely by bolts drilled into the rock.
www.artzia.com /Recreation/Outdoor/Climbing   (610 words)

  
 Top20Climbing.com - Your Top20 Guide for Climbing!
Stack climbing is climbing sea stacks: near vertical columns of rock in the sea, near coasts.
In aid climbing, all means of ascent are used, from pulling on gear to climbing rope ladders attached to drilled bolts.
Climbing is also common during streetparade in Zurich and reincarnation in Hannover, although security staff and policemen pay close attention to climbers, since injuries and property damage have occurred in the past.
www.top20climbing.com   (1295 words)

  
 Gym Climbing Definition - Spadout   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
A Climbing Harness and Belay Device is required for Top Rope and Lead Climbing.
Climbing gyms offer month passes that are normally economical if you plan to go more then four times per month.
Bouldering passes (you cannot climb on ropes) are cheaper.
www.spadout.com /rock_climbing/wiki/index.php/Gym_Climbing_Definition   (191 words)

  
 Free Solo Rock Climbing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
is climbing mountains and often involves rock or ice climbing.
Rock climbing is climbing on steep rocky terrain...
Top-rope climbing uses a rope attached to an anchor at the top.
www.rocktrenchers.com /freesolorockclimbing.html   (212 words)

  
 www.knoops-it.com - Recreation - its travel, golf, swimming, fishing, camping and more..
Rock Climbing for Beginners - February 2001 taken an introductory class at an indoor rock climbing gym when I first began climbing, I know that lessons are the.
By terrain: Rock climbing is climbing on steep rocky terrain.
Climbing wall hold manufacturer climbing wall process including start-up and business plan consulting, design, construction, as.
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 Matt Canning - Resume
I released from the Military on May 25, 2004 after over four years of active service.
I have over 60 full days (24 hours a day) practical Soldier field experience, and received my Level 3 TOP SECRET security clearance with the Canadian Forces in August of 2002.
This is the highest security clearance that a Soldier can receive in the Canadian Forces.
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