Wall Climbing

Wall ClimbingBy: Alya & Madeline

Wall climbingPopular form ofrock climbingperformed on artificial structures that attempt to mimic the experience of outdoorrock climbing.

equipmentRock shoesChalk bagChalk ballHarnessBelay deviceLarge screwgateRope

techniquesFace climbing It is a climbing technique that uses the point as foothold and to keep your balance.Friction/ slab climbing only use friction as a leverage, we can do this if the wall is not too vertical.Fissure climbing only uses the gap/ crack on the wall to climb.

TermsCrux The hardest move on a route.On- sight To climb a route without falling and without beta. Red- point Score that the climber get when they succeeded after many trials.Bouldering Short distance route, climb without using rope.Rules & regulationsDo not stand, walk or run under other climbersDo not climb above or below other climbers.Should not dived or jumped onto from the climbing wall (try to climb down).No climbing above the first anchor point without using either top ropes or appropriate lead equipment and experience.Stand while belaying, no sitting or lying down.Climbers are not to remove or adjust the bolt on holds or bolt hangers.No loose chalk to be used.Thank you!