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  A self-rescue skill in which the rescuer and victim rappel together, sharing the same rope and rappel device.

  Climbing technique in which the foot is placed on featureless rock and the climber must rely on friction to keep from slipping off.

  Type of climbing in which the route is equipped with permanent anchors; usually bolts.

  A rock face that is less than vertical.  Smearing is a technique often used to climb these lower angle features.

  To lead a route without falling or weighting protection in any way.  Also called a "clean ascent".

  A self-rescue skill in which an injured or helpless climber is raised to the belay using equipment common to a climbing party.  Common raising systems use 3:1, 5:1, and 6:1 mechanical advantage atta [..]

To descend along a fixed rope.  A rappel device and carabiner connects the rope to the harness, and ​applies friction to the rope for stopping power.  The rappeller controls their own descent.  This i [..]

  Two carabiners connected by a sewn sling.  Serves as a link between the rope and the protection, among other uses. 

  The section of a climb between belay stations.