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Rock Climbing Basics

Created by Pythagoras6

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Rock Climbing Basics game quiz
"You have decided to try out the sport of rock climbing. Prepare for your first climbing adventure."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. You have arrived at the climbing gym. Many people are enjoying themselves on a wide variety of colourful climbs. You proceed to the counter. You've never climbed before. What is the first thing that you have to do?
    Sign a release of responsibility
    Buy equipment
    Undergo a belay test
    Pass a fitness test


2. The cashier at the climbing gym asks you if you will be renting any equipment. As it is your first climbing experience, you don't own any. What is the one piece of equipment that is absolutely necessary?
    Rope
    Shoes
    Harness
    Chalk Bag


3. Because you don't want to fall and hurt yourself when rock climbing indoors, you opt for the beginner lesson. Especially as it covers the equipment rental and your day of climbing. What is the absolute first thing that you are taught during the lesson?
    Putting on the Harness
    Clipping/Unclipping
    Tying into the rope
    Using an ice pick


4. The rock climbing instructor teaches you a knot. This knot is named for its shape and is the only knot that you are allowed to use to tie into a climbing route. What is this super safe knot called?
    Prussik
    Double Figure 8
    Bowline
    Carrik Bend


5. The rock climbing instructor shows you an object called a gri gri. The gri gri comes equipped with a brake system. How does the brake engage on this device?
    Slowly loading the rope
    Quick loading of the rope
    Pushing the handle down
    Wrapping the rope around itself


6. Your friend is climbing their first indoor rock wall. You are down at the bottom with the instructor. What one thing do you never do with the rope running through the gri gri?
    Tie a knot in it
    Let go of it
    Step on it
    Wrap it around your hand


7. Now it's your turn to climb the rock wall. Before you head up the wall, your partner performs a safety check. What is not part of the safety check?
    Harness on correctly
    Belay device working correctly
    Rope tied correctly
    Chalk bag attached correctly


8. You're on your first rock climb, but it is tough. Your arms are getting exhausted. What are you doing wrong?
    Pushing with your legs
    Pulling with your arms
    Not using enough chalk
    Climbing too fast


9. You finally make it to the top of the rock climbing wall. Time to come down. What is not part of preparing to be let down?
    Advise your belayer that you are ready
    Let go of the wall
    Slowly lower yourself to tighten the rope
    Sit back in your harness


10. Congratulations, you've finished your first indoor rock climb. You untie the rope and prepare to tackle the next route. How should the rope be left?
    Completely untied and dangling next to the wall
    Hanging away from the wall with a single figure 8
    Dangling with a double figure 8 in it
    Hanging away from the wall with a double figure 8


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Compiled Jun 28 12