Feature: Rock Climbing A to Z
Welcome to a new feature of the site: The Rock Climbing A to Z.
Every now and then I’ll publish a new letter, and accompanying word, along with a description or explanation of that word or subject.
View the list of articles below for the Rock Climbing A to Z series, and to read what others have said about this new feature.
March 30th, 2005 at 10:26 pm
Rock Climbing A to Z: N is for Nuts
N: Nuts
Yes nuts indeed! Not the sort you eat, although the energy would be great on a long route.
Nuts (picture opposite) are one type of protection for rock climbers, they are used to limit the consequences of a fall. The nuts are placed in crack…
March 31st, 2005 at 3:35 am
Great idea! I look forward to reading these.
April 2nd, 2005 at 5:57 pm
Shady Goings On has started a nice series of posts entitled Rock Climbing A to Z with the first on N for nuts. Internet, Trad Climbing, Instruction | No Comments
April 21st, 2005 at 8:23 pm
Rock Climbing A to Z: B is for Belaying
B: Belaying
Generally (when using a rope for protection) rock climbers will climb in pairs: the lead and the belayer. They are linked by a rope tied onto the lead climbers harness and passed through a special….