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Free Soloing

Definition of a Climbing Word

By Stewart Green, About.com

Free Soloing

Free soloing is the dangerous act of free climbing a rock face alone, without a rope, gear, or any other protection from the dire effects of gravity. Despite its intimations of glory, free soloing is not recommended since the consequences of a fall are usually death or at least disfigurement.

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