climbing in which the climber relies on the rope or gear for upward progress or to support his or her weight
Climbing by pulling or resting on gear that is either placed or fixed into the rock. This is in contrast to Free Climbing, in. Aid routes are also called "Nail Ups." A route which requires Aid Climbing is rated Grade 6 (Free Climbing is rated Grade 5, as in 5.10).
The use of anything other than the natural rock features to ascend up the rock. Aluminum ladders don't count
In aid climbing, all means of ascent are used, from pulling on gear to climbing rope ladders attached to drilled bolts. Usefulness: N/A(2 ratings) by allbyend () Rate It! this definition is ... useful somewhat useful incorrect spam / offensive
The method of climbing up the rock using items of protection as holds. The protection could be either fixed or places by the climber
A type of climbing that makes use of rope, fixed bolts, pitons or foot slings, rather than features on the rock itself, to ascend the face. Opposite of free climbing.
Ascending the rock by using fixed or placed protection as a means of progressing up the rock face, as opposed to free climbing. Referrred to as sixth class climbing in the Yosemite/Tahquitz rating system.
A type of climbing where the climber makes use of ropes and gear to support ‘aid' the route, rather than features on the rock itself.
A form of rock climbing in which artificial assistance, i.e. ropes, is used to ascend.
Pulling on protection to make upward progress on a climb
Climbing that involves the use of various types of paraphernalia (pitons, nuts, camming devices, etc.) to support body weight to accomplish upward progress. AID CLIMBING is distinguished from FREE CLIMBING.
a form of rock climbing that requires artificial assistance, i.e. ropes, to ascend.
using anything other than your body to progress up a route. Typically, aid climbing means leaning or pulling on the rope or anchors while climbing.
Direct use of fixed or placed protection (pitons, spring-loaded cams, bolts, rivets, etc.) to support a climber's weight and assist in upward progress.
Climbing using gear for resting or making progress. Covers everything from a brief rest on the rope on an otherwise traditional1 ascent to bolt ladders and étriers.
Aid climbing is a style of climbing in which fixed or placed protection is used to make upward progress. In the Yosemite Decimal System used in the US, it is sometimes called "6th class" climbing.
