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

escalada, escalamiento

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 sobre 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 en solo libre, escalada sin cuerda

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 agua profunda, escalada sin cuerda en aguas profundas

a sport where athletes compete to climb artificial or natural rock structures within a specified time or without falling

escalada de competición, competición de escalada

a style of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses

bloqueo, escalada en bloque

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 en lider

a competitive discipline where climbers ascend a standardized route as quickly as possible

escalada en 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 asistida, escalada por equipos

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 interior, escalada en interiores

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

escalada de varios largos, escalada multi-longitudinal

(climbing) the most challenging or difficult part of a route or climb

el punto crítico, 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

realizar un redpoint, completar en redpoint

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

hacer onsight, escalar a vista

(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice

lograr a la primera, hacer a la primera

(climbing) to use the friction of one's shoe against the rock surface to gain traction and support

friccionar, deslizar

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

escalada de presión, stemming

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

técnica de apoyo, método de escalada

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

gaston, agarre en gastón

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

gancho de talón, enganche de talón

