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What do you call a nearly vertical step on a ridge?

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Equivalent of on-sight for an aid climb?

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How to clean rock-climbing shoes?

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How to contain the stench of climbing shoes?

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Looking for specific travel training gear (finger strength for climbing)

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Why are unequalised anchors acceptable for fixed-point belay systems used while ice climbing?

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What prevents indoor climbing gyms from making a v18 boulder even if one hasn't been found outside?

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Solo top-roping: use static or dynamic rope?

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Extending Anchor Chain using Static Rope over Edge

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Are nuts and cams less safe if the rock is wet?

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Ideal and Minimal Rope Diameter for Lead Climbing

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Safe way to mark a carabiner gate?

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Mortality statistics: Ski touring vs rock climbing

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Why is it safe to check in climbing gear onto a flight?

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