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2. Ascender (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   An ascender is a device (usually mechanical) used for directly ascending, or for facilitating protection, with a fixed rope when climbing on steep mountain terrain. A form introduced in the 1950s became so popular it began the term "Jumar" for the device, and the verb "to jumar" to describe its use in ascending.

3. Single-rope technique - Wikipedia

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   Sit-stand systems (also known as frog rig) - one ascender is at chest level attached to the sit harness, and a second is held in the hand with a long loop of rope for the feet. Movement up the rope is by repeated moving of the foot loop ascender up the rope, pushing up with both feet together, and sitting, supported by the chest ascender.

4. Can You Really Use An Ascender As A Belay Device? These ... - AOL

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   The ascender will glide smoothly up the rope when the belayer takes in slack. If the climber falls, the ascender will lock up. (I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt and assuming that the ...

5. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   UIAA-certified twin ropes. Rock-climbing equipment is broadly classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). [7] The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (known as the UIAA) was an important early body—and the only body pre-1995—in setting standards for climbing equipment.

6. Mountaineering boot - Wikipedia

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   From left to right: two rock climbing shoes, approach shoe, hiking boot, a leather mountaineering boot and a plastic mountaineering boot. The mountaineering boots are fitted with automatic crampons The extra height and stiffness of mountaineering boots helps support the climber in steep terrain where flexible boots could cause unsure footing ...

7. Mountaineering - Wikipedia

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   This involves the use of equipment, such as ladders, fixed lines, and ascenders to help the climber push themself up the rock. [8] In alpine climbing, it is common for climbers to see routes of mixed terrain. This means climbers may need to move efficiently from climbing glacier, to rock, to ice, back and forth in a number of variations. [38]

8. 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 ...

9. Portal:Mountains/Climbing - Wikipedia

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   Climbing Equipment : Ascenders • Belay devices • Carabiners • Maillons • Harnesses • Hexes • Nuts • Quickdraws • Ropes • Shoes • SLCDs • Slings • Tricams Techniques : Abseiling • Redpointing • Anchor • Mantle • Top roping • Climbing grade • Climbing route