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2. List of climbing and mountaineering equipment brands

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   Climbing equipment The following is a list of notable brands and manufacturers of climbing and mountaineering equipment (including for all forms of rock climbing and of ice climbing ), sorted by continent and by country.

3. Piton - Wikipedia

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   1960s-era pitons, including: knifeblades, lost arrows, bugaboos, ring angles, and bongs. A piton (/ ˈ p iː t ɒ n /; also called pin or peg) in big wall climbing and in aid climbing is a metal spike (usually steel) that is driven into a crack or seam in the climbing surface using a climbing hammer, and which acts as an anchor for protecting the climber from falling or to assist progress in ...

4. Crampons - Wikipedia

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   Early 10-point crampons lacked forward-angled spikes and thus required step cutting on steep terrain. In the 1930s two additional forward-slanting points were added, making them exceptional for mountaineering and glacier travel and beginning a revolution in front pointing.

5. Climbing shoe - Wikipedia

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   A vast majority of climbers choose to use tight climbing shoes since less restrictive shoes leave room for the foot to slip around inside the shoe and can make it harder for individuals to gain stability on smaller climbing surfaces. [1] [12] Smaller climbing shoes are especially common among more elite climbers. [12]

6. Hiking boot - Wikipedia

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   Mountain walking or hiking boots are designed for mountain and hill walking, backpacking and mountaineering. Crampons can be attached to them for a better grip on glaciers or hard-packed snow. They are extremely strong, and durable, and have stiff soles to give the ankles support and protection on difficult rocky trails.

7. Climber Disappeared 100 Years Ago on Mount Everest ... - AOL

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   A climbing team discovered human remains that are believed to belong to Andrew Irvine, who went missing while climbing Everest in 1924 Climber Disappeared 100 Years Ago on Mount Everest. Sock with ...