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  2. Bouldering - Wikipedia

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    Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses.While bouldering can be done without any equipment, most climbers use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to keep their hands dry and to provide a firmer grip, and bouldering mats to prevent injuries from falls.

  3. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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    Climbing chalk is widely used by rock climbers to help absorb moisture on their hands; [20] the chalk is kept in a "chalk bag" that is hung around the waist area. US boulderer John Gill is largely credited with introducing "gymnastic chalk" to climbing in the 1950s (he was a gymnast himself). [39]

  4. Horse Pens 40 - Wikipedia

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    Horse Pens 40 is a privately owned outdoor nature park located in St. Clair County near Steele, Alabama. The park is situated atop Chandler Mountain, in the foothills of The Appalachian Mountains . The park is known among the rock climbing community as a premier bouldering site in the American Southeast .

  5. Kilburn White Horse - Wikipedia

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    The White Horse near Kilburn - from Kilburn Village. The Kilburn White Horse is a hill figure cut into the hillside in the North York Moors National Park near Kilburn in North Yorkshire, England. It is 318 feet (97 m) long by 220 ft (67 m) high and covers about 1.6 acres (6,475 m 2) and said to be the most northerly "chalk" hill figure in ...

  6. Litlington White Horse - Wikipedia

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    The maintenance of the horse indirectly supports the preservation of this habitat, as regular clearing of the figure helps prevent the spread of invasive species and promotes the growth of native chalk grassland flora. Today, the Litlington White Horse is a popular spot for hikers and tourists, offering stunning views of the surrounding ...

  7. Mounting block - Wikipedia

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    Mounting blocks today are primarily used by modern equestrians who are a) beginners b) people who have difficulty mounting (either a tall horse, or a short person, or someone with some mobility impairments) and c) people who feel that use of a mounting block reduces strain on the spine of the horse, particularly at the withers. Modern mounting ...

  8. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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    liquid chalk A liquid form of climbing chalk but with a longer hold time. live rope In lead climbing, the segment of the rope between the lead climber and the belayer. [2] lock-off Resting lock off A climber holding a fixed position with one bent arm, usually while clipping or reaching for another hold with their other arm, or resting.

  9. Sett (paving) - Wikipedia

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    A sett, also known as a block or Belgian block, [1] is a broadly rectangular quarried stone used in paving roads and walkways. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Formerly in widespread use, particularly on steeper streets because setts provided horses' hooves with better grip than a smooth surface, they are now encountered more usually as decorative stone paving in ...

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