Sport climbing Gear, vs Traditional, History, Competitions
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Sport climbing is a type of high-intensity rock climbing in which climbers ascend a route that is equipped with preplaced permanent bolts rather than placing temporary bolts as they climb and removing them on their descent, as is done in traditional rock climbing.
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Sport Climbing vs Trad Climbing — Ultimate Gear Lists
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Trad vs. Sport Climbing: Nuts, Bolts, and Quickdraws - Hike The
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The History Of The Climbing Gym - Climbing
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Coming Soon to an American Cliff Near You: 'Via Ferrata' Routes
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Rock climbing facts and information
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Bouldering vs Rock Climbing — Ultimate Gear Lists
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Home Vertical Endeavors
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12 Awesome Types of Climbing You Really Should Know
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A History of Climbing Competitions Since 1985 - Gripped Magazine
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Trad Climbing vs Sport Climbing - Key Differences
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News — The American Alpine Club
Rock Climbing Basics: Getting Started
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Sport climbing Gear, vs Traditional, History, Competitions