a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep
arrampicata su roccia
***the sport or activity of climbing glaciers.
arrampicata su ghiaccio
a style of climbing where climbers place their own protective gear as they climb instead of relying on pre-existing bolts
alpinismo tradizionale
a style of rock climbing where climbers ascend without the use of ropes or protective gear
arrampicata in solitaria
a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors for protection rather than traditional gear placement
arrampicata sportiva
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
arrampicata in solitaria in acque profonde
a sport where athletes compete to climb artificial or natural rock structures within a specified time or without falling
arrampicata di competizione
a style of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses
bouldering
a style of climbing where the climber ascends a route while attaching the rope to protection points along the way, placing gear for safety
arrampicata in testa
a competitive discipline where climbers ascend a standardized route as quickly as possible
arrampicata veloce
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
arrampicata assistita
the practice of ascending a route using both ice tools and traditional rock climbing techniques
arrampicata mista
the act of climbing on artificial walls using ropes and harnesses for safety and training
arrampicata indoor
a style of climbing that involves ascending a rock face in multiple stages, with each stage requiring a separate rope length
arrampicata multi-tirante
(climbing) the most challenging or difficult part of a route or climb
il punto cruciale
to successfully complete a climbing route from start to finish without falling or resting on the rope, typically after multiple attempts
redpointare
(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt without any prior knowledge or information about the route's challenges
completare il percorso al primo tentativo
(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice
completare al primo tentativo
(climbing) to use the friction of one's shoe against the rock surface to gain traction and support
frizionare
a climbing technique that involves using opposing pressure between two surfaces to ascend without relying on handholds
stemming
a climbing technique where climbers use the edges of their shoes to stand on small footholds
tecnica di appoggio
a grip in climbing where the climber pulls outward with their hand turned thumb-down and palm facing inward
gaston
a climbing technique where the climber uses their heel on a hold to pull their body upward or secure a position
gancio di tallone
a dynamic move where the climber jumps or leaps to grab a distant hold
dyno