A collaborative glossary of climbing terms
This is a collaborative glossary. Add your climbing terms to this glossary so others can learn from your knowledge. You'll see random entries in a block on the right.
خاص | ا،ٓ،ب،پ،ت،ٹ،ث،ج،چ،ح،خ،د،ڈ،ذ،ر،ڑ،ز،ژ،س،ش،ص،ض،ط،ظ،ع،غ،ف،ق،ک،گ،ل،م،ن،ں،و،ہ،ت،ھ،ء،ی،ے | تمام
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AbseilThe process by which a climber can descend a fixed rope. Also known as Rappel | |
Altitude SicknessA medical condition that is often observed at high altitudes. Also known as Acute mountain sickness, or AMS | |
Arête | |
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BarThe place where climbers retreat at the end of the day | |
ButtressA prominent feature that juts out from a rock or mountain | |
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CarabinerMetal rings with spring-loaded gates, used as connectors. Usually oval or roughly D shaped | |
CramponsMetal framework with spikes attached to boots to increase safety on snow and ice | |
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DeathCloaked figure lurking on mountains, fraying ropes and loosening pitons. | |
Double rope techniqueFor alpine and rock climbers this term implies the use of two separate ropes | |
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MountainA big cold thing you ought not to climb. See also 'Pub' | |