52 Rock Climbing Terms & Lingo Every Climber Should Know

All the beta you need to send your project and not bail at the crux, whether in the bouldering gym or at your local outdoor crag

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52 Rock Climbing Terms & Lingo Every Climber Should Know

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Hiram Trejo, Bella Rojas

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Canon Sure Shot, Contax T2, Nikon N80 & FM2

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Fujifilm Superia 400, Kodak Portra 400 & UltraMax 400

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