a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

escalada en roca, escalada deportiva
the sport or activity of climbing frozen waterfalls, ice-covered rock faces, or glaciers using specialized equipment like ice axes and crampons

escalada en hielo, escalada de hielo
a style of climbing where climbers place their own protective gear as they climb instead of relying on pre-existing bolts

escalada tradicional, escalada clásica
a style of rock climbing where climbers ascend without the use of ropes or protective gear

escalada libre, escalada en solo
a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors for protection rather than traditional gear placement

escalada deportiva, escalada en roca deportiva
a form of rock climbing where climbers ascend cliffs above water without the use of ropes, relying on the water below for protection in case of a fall

escalada en solitario en profundidad, escalada libre sobre agua profunda
a sport where athletes compete to climb artificial or natural rock structures within a specified time or without falling

escalada de competición, escalada competitiva
a style of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses

escalada en bloque, boulder
a style of climbing where the climber ascends a route while attaching the rope to protection points along the way, placing gear for safety

escalada en cabeza, escalada a plomo
a competitive discipline where climbers ascend a standardized route as quickly as possible

escalada de velocidad, escalada rápida
a style of rock climbing where climbers use gear to assist their ascent by pulling or standing on equipment rather than relying solely on natural holds

escalada artificial, escalada con ayuda
the practice of ascending a route using both ice tools and traditional rock climbing techniques

escalada mixta, escalada combinada
the act of climbing on artificial walls using ropes and harnesses for safety and training

escalada en interior, escalada indoor
a style of climbing that involves ascending a rock face in multiple stages, with each stage requiring a separate rope length

escalada de múltiples largos, escalada en varios tramos
(climbing) the most challenging or difficult part of a route or climb

el crux, la parte más difícil
to successfully complete a climbing route from start to finish without falling or resting on the rope, typically after multiple attempts

hacer un redpoint, lograr un redpoint
(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt without any prior knowledge or information about the route's challenges

ascender sin información previa, completar a vista
(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice

sacar de una, completar a la primera
(climbing) to use the friction of one's shoe against the rock surface to gain traction and support

frotar, deslizar
a climbing technique that involves using opposing pressure between two surfaces to ascend without relying on handholds

oposición, escalada de oposición
a climbing technique where climbers use the edges of their shoes to stand on small footholds

apoyo, punto de apoyo
a grip in climbing where the climber pulls outward with their hand turned thumb-down and palm facing inward

gaston, agarre tipo gaston
a climbing technique where the climber uses their heel on a hold to pull their body upward or secure a position

bloqueo de talón, enganche de talón
a dynamic move where the climber jumps or leaps to grab a distant hold

dyno, salto dinámico
