Sister Sister — V0: Stand start on sloper pockets and climb straight up on slopers. Watch the landing.
Rock Mont — V0: On the left boulder. Classic slabby prow up scoops and foot smears. A great feature.
Rock Mont — V0: On the left boulder. Classic slabby prow up scoops and foot smears. A great feature.
Project — V?: Climb the blank Face.
Lay it down — V5: On the right boulder. Laydown start that somehow works out. Start matched on obvious square edge. Throw a heel or foot way out, downand right. Roll up the squeeze prow. Pedastal rock is off.
Blast Hole — V0: On the right boulder. Pedastal is on. Climb up the middle.
Slotskys Deli — V4: Start with hands in obvious pockets in the seam. Make moves up and left to the arête and top over the bulge using slopers and pinches. Pedestal In on.
Slotskys Deli (Eliminate) — V5: Same as Slotskys Deli, but the pedestal is off.
V Grade Level of Difficulty
V0 - V2
Beginner
V3- V5
Intermediate
V6 - V8
Advanced
V9+
Open
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Glossary of climbing terms
V Grade
An American System for grading problems, consisting of a number prefixed by the letter V, the higher the number the more difficult the problem.
Undercut
A downward facing hold (AKA undercling).
Turning the Lip
The process of getting from hanging from the lip of a roof to standing on the lip.
Traverse
A problem that travels predominantly sideways.
Sit Start
To start a problem from a sitting position.
Sidepull
A vertical hold that faces away from the body.
Prow
A narrow overhanging arete.
Pocket
A hole in the rock that can be used as a hand or foot hold.
Pinch
A hand hold that is squeezed between the fingers and thumb.
Pebbles
Tiny stones protruding from the surface of the rock, most common on gritstone.
Palming
Pressing the palm of the hand onto a rock.
Mantel
A method of getting from hanging the lip of a boulder or ledge to standing on it (short for mantel-sheln. Also, a verb "mantel that ledge".
Jump Start
Jumping from the ground to the starting holds of a problem (AKA French Start)
Jamming
Wedging a body part into a crack.
Hueco
A large rounded pocket.
Hand Jam
A jam in which an open hand is inserted into a crack and pressed against the sides with the knuckles against one side, fingertips and palm against the other
Ground Up
Attempting and climbing a problem or route without inspecting it from rope and starting from the ground on each attempt.
Gaston
Gripping a vertical hold with the arm bent at the elbow and the hand, thumb down, pulling the hold away from the body.
Edge
A flat horizontal hold.
Crimp
A small edge. Also, a powerful grip in which the second finger joint is bent sharply and the thumb presses onto the index.
Crag
A generic term for climbing or bouldering area. May also refer specifically to an outcrop of rock.
Climbing Shoes
Tight fitting, rubber covered shoes designed for rock climbing.
Bulge
A rounded roof or overhang.
Bouldering Pad
A rectangular crash mat that consists of multiple layers of foam covered in a heavy-duty material. The pad is placed where the climber is expected to fall to cushion their landing.
Arête
A protruding rock feature that is formed by meeting of two plane. The opposite to a corner.
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Wauhatchie
Named after Chief Wauhatchie who was a l 9th century Cherokee Chieftain who fought alongside of Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812.
One of the most popular boulders on the land. The Turtle has super steep slopes and smooth surfaces, resembling a turtle shell. Climbers have had a hard time being able to mount this beast of a boulder.
