the sport or activity of climbing frozen waterfalls, ice-covered rock faces, or glaciers using specialized equipment like ice axes and crampons
a person who climbs, especially rocks, mountains, or artificial climbing walls
designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available
something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job
a versatile tool used in mountaineering and ice climbing, featuring a pointed pick for anchoring in ice and a spike for stability on snow
a spiked attachment for boots used to prevent slipping on snow and ice during activities like mountaineering and ice climbing
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
to firmly hold something
in a way that avoids harm or danger
a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow
the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season
to gain or obtain something gradually, typically through growth, experience, or learning
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
causing great pleasure or excitement
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock
turned into ice because of cold weather
a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls
material composed of aggregates of minerals forming the Earth's crust
a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea
equipment, tools, or clothing used for a particular activity or purpose
easy to acquire or use
a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities
small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures
worthy of being approved or admired
a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength
our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together
having a lot of physical power
to make a person or thing better
a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection
having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant
displaying or having a desire to protect someone or something
clothes considered collectively, especially those of a particular type or used for a particular purpose
of or relating to Canada or its people
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
the second smallest continent, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south
the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America
| Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Climbing | Parkour | BMX | Mountain Biking |
| Ice Climbing | BASE Jumping | Skydiving | Cave Diving |
| Paragliding | Wingsuit Flying | Street Luge | Cliff Diving |
| Hang Gliding | Sandboarding | Bungee Jumping | Formula One |
| Rally Racing | Drag Racing | Motocross | Enduro |
