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The direction in which a slope faces.
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The end of the belay rope that is attached to the lead climber. "Being on the sharp end" refers to the act of lead climbing, which is considered more psychologically demanding than top-roping or following, since it may involve more route-finding, as well as the possibility of longer, more consequential falls.
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The first successful completion of a route.
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The French bouldering grading system.
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The ground. To hit the ground, usually the outcome of a fall.
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The involuntary vibration of one or both legs resulting from fatigue or panic. Also known as "Scissor leg", "Elvis Presley Syndrome", or "Disco knee". Can often be remedied by bringing the heel of the offending leg down, changing the muscles used to support the weight of the climber.
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The most difficult portion of a climb.
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The most talented climber in the group. The person who can get the rope up there for the rest of us.
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The path of a particular climb, or a predefined set of moves.
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The path or route to the start of a technical climb. Although this is generally a walk or, at most, a scramble it is occasionally as hazardous as the climb itself.
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