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ROCK CLIMBING
Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up, down or 
across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to 
reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-
defined route without falling. Rock climbing is a physically and 
mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's 
strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental 
control. Knowledge of proper climbing techniques and the use of 
specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion 
of routes.
HISTORY
Paintings dating from 200 BC show Chinese men rock climbing. In early 
America, the cliff-dwelling Anasazi in the 12th century are thought to have 
been excellent climbers. Early European climbers used rock climbing 
techniques as a skill required to reach the summit in their mountaineering 
exploits. In the 1880s, European rock climbing became an independent 
pursuit outside of mountain climbing.
Although rock climbing was an important component of Victorian 
mountaineering in the Alps, it is generally thought that the sport of rock 
climbing began in the last quarter of the nineteenth century in various parts 
of Europe. Rock climbing evolved gradually from an alpine necessity to a 
distinct athletic activity. From the middle of the 19th century, the founder of 
the Alpine Club, John Ball, researched and made known the Dolomites. He 
was followed there by many other climbers such as Paul Grohmann, Edward 
R. Whitwell, Michael Innerkofler, Angelo Dibona and Tita Piaz with many first 
ascents.
ETHICS
Ethics are values of a more general nature that are linked to the 
activity 
acting in accord with "sportsmanship"
acting in accord with nature preservation
acting in accord with local culture and history
In sportsmanship, being a "good sport" is the highest honor; be 
honest, show respect for the opponent and the challenge - and not 
least take both success and adversity with dignified calm. Go for 
the ball and not the man.