Climbing grades, gear, and common hold and technique terms for beginner climbers.
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- What is the '5' in a 5.9 climbing grade?
- Rock climbing grade class
- What grading system is used for boulder problems?
- V-scale, such as V0, V1, V2
- In climbing grades, does higher difficulty mean easier or harder?
- Harder
- What climbing grade range is typical for beginners?
- 5.5 to 5.7
- What is a carabiner?
- Metal clip that connects rope and gear to anchors
- What does a belay device do?
- Creates friction to control and manage rope movement
- What are quickdraws?
- Short slings with carabiners at both ends, clipped to bolts
- What is a climbing harness?
- Equipment worn around waist and legs to attach safely to rope
- What is climbing chalk used for?
- Powder that reduces moisture and improves hand grip
- What feature of climbing shoes helps your climbing?
- Sticky rubber soles for better rock traction
- What does a climbing helmet protect you from?
- Falling rock and impact injuries
- What is an anchor point?
- Fixed location where climbing equipment attaches for safety
- What are bolts in climbing?
- Permanent metal anchors drilled into rock faces
- What is the crux of a climbing route?
- The most difficult section or move on the climb
- What is a jug hold?
- A large hold shaped like a jug handle, easy to grip