belaying

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I stooped and groped for the belaying-pin They got below," growled Buckrow.

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  • It may be easier to start climbing indoors in terms of learning the basics of climbing - belaying, tying in, tying your shoes, putting a harness on, etc., but the experience is different and, as such, indoor climbing experience may not translate well to outdoor climbing.
  • Any harness should do you well for belaying, but you may want to get one that has at least a belay loop.
  • You will learn the basics of ice climbing, belaying, professional instruction, and top of the line equipment. —  NYC.com's Exclusive New York City Event Calendar : Art
  • It involved belaying, climbing and screaming the name of your beloved from the top of the recently-ascended mountain. —  The Daily Barometer
  • If I'm not self-belaying, all I have to do is untie the figure-8 and rap down.
 

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