Rock climbing
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Rock climbing is a climbing sports discipline that involves ascending routes consisting of natural rock in an outdoor environment, or on artificial resin climbing walls in a mostly indoor environment.
A traditional climber lead-climbing a crack-climb in Indian Creek, Utah.
A 'lead climbing pair' with the 'leader' carrying a 'rack' of removable traditional climbing protection gear, and their 'belayer' standing on the ground below
Removable nut
Removable SLCD
Aid climbing
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Aid climbing is a form of rock climbing that uses mechanical devices and equipment, such as aiders, to assist in generating upward momentum. Aid climbing is contrasted with free climbing, which can us
Aid climber using aiders (or ladders) on an overhanging climbing route
Climber standing in aiders while ascending aid climbing route, The Shield (VI 5.7 A3), on El Capitan
Royal Robbins resting on his aiders during the 3rd pitch of the FA of the Salathé Wall (VI 5.9 C2)
Daisy chain