The complete reference for climbing
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The disciplines and how grades work, the federations and councils that run the sport, the gear and the standards it is tested to, what the accident data shows, World Climbing competitions and the long history of the sport.
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The disciplines, how roped climbing works in principle, grading systems, the governing bodies, gyms, guide certification and access.
Fundamentals 02Equipment
Ropes, harnesses, helmets, carabiners, belay devices, protection, crash pads and shoes, with the standards each is tested to, where one exists, and published recalls.
Gear 03Safety
What the accident reports and injury studies show, gym safety, auto belays, injuries, and rockfall and weather, as the bodies publish them.
Safety 04Events
World Climbing competitions, the Olympics and the world championships, with results by year.
Compete 05History
From early mountaineering to the big walls, clean climbing, sport climbing, gyms and competition.
Heritage 06Gear Guides
Shoes, harnesses, ropes, belay devices, helmets, crash pads and quickdraws, by category and use.
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