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In the United Kingdom , "traditional" means that all protection is placed by the leader and removed by the following climber. In some other parts of the world, notably North America , a route may be described as "traditional" even if there are bolts already in place on the route, as long as these bolts were placed while on lead, rather than rappel, and only where absolutely necessary for safe passage. Traditional climbing emphasizes the adventure aspect of rock climbing -- in fact, it's sometimes called "adventure climbing" in Australia; as such it contrasts with Sport Climbing , which emphasizes the athletic aspect. |
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