Climbing Holds
This hold is most people's favorite! It has deep pockets and makes both great handholds and foot holds. Usually big enough to fit two hands.
What is a Jug
Play Song #1
Star Wars
What does the following call mean? Slack.
Slack: Climber calls this when they wish the belayer to let out more rope.
What group of birds is the only one that can fly backward?
Hummingbirds
How long is a marathon? (in miles)
26 miles (technically 26.2)
This hold has small edges that are only big enough to fit your fingertips.
Crimp
Play Song #2
Sponge Bob Squarepants
What does the following call mean? Up rope.
Up rope: Climber calls this when they want the belayer to make the rope very tight. This is usually used when the climber is about to make an aggresive move up the wall.
What group of animals do opossums, kangaroos, wombats, and koalas belong to?
Marsupials
What color are the goalposts in American Football?
Yellow
For this hold, you need to squeeze your hands together and "____" the hold like a crab.
Pinch
Harry Potter
List the communication calls that occur between the belayer and climber before the climber attempts the wall.
Climber: "On Belay?"
Belayer: "Belay On!"
Climber: "Climbing?"
Belayer: "Climb Away!"
What is the most deadly animal in the world?
The Mosquito
What does the NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
This hold is very round and hard to grab onto. It is easiest to hold onto this hold from below with you hand open.
Sloper
Song #4
Super Mario Bro
Define the term downclimb.
This is when you climb down the rocks rather then rappel.
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Hint: Mammals have fur and drink milk.
Bat
What are the 4 swimming strokes?
1. Butterfly
2. Backstroke
3. Breaststroke
4. Freestyle
Basically an upside-down jug hold. To best hold this hold bring your feet but high and use both hands.
Underclimb
Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
What does take mean in climbing?
Used in climbing gyms by the climber at the top of a route, it asks the belayer to take the climber's weight on the rope and lower him down. Take is not used in traditional climbing since the climber is not lowered, but rather expected to anchor in before being taken off the belay.
What is a group of dolphins called?
A pod
Who free soloed El Capitan?
Hint: free soloing means climbing without a rope. His initials are A.H.
Alex Honnold