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Climber on a steep limestone route reaching into chalk bag, creating a cloud of chalk dust in the sunlight.

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Climbing Disciplines & Styles

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The climbing disciplines compared: sport, trad, bouldering, ice and alpine. What each one demands, what gear it needs, and which fits how you climb.

Skilled mixed climber transitioning from ice to rock, using ice tools and crampons on both surfaces, illustrating a guide to mastering mixed climbing essentials.

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