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CHIMNEYING [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

Wiggling up a wide crack using hands, knees, back and elbows.

CONT

... chimneying ... [:] the climber pushes outwards on both walls of the chimney (counterforce) ....

Key term(s)
  • chimney climbing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Technique utilisée pour escalader l'intérieur d'une cheminée à l'aide des procédés d'opposition.

CONT

Le ramonage avec jambes et bras ouverts est nécessaire lorsque la cheminée s'élargit. Les jambes et les bras doivent pousser fortement sur les parois opposées.

CONT

Le ramonage permet de progresser sans prises, uniquement par appuis et contre-appuis.

Key term(s)
  • escalade de cheminée

Spanish

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