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Definition of a Climbing Word

By Stewart Green, About.com

Climbing

Climbing is process and recreational activity of ascending up a rock face, an ice fall, a mountain peak, or any other steep obstacle, feature, or terrain. Climbing can be technical, where the climber uses hands and feet and safety equipment to scale vertical cliffs and mountains. Climbing is usually done for recreation, sport, and fun.

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