Pockets, pinches, palms and more! P terms are everywhere in the climbing world!⁠

P is for…

PINCH

A hold which can be pinched between thumb and finger.

PALMING

Pressing the palm of the hand onto the rock.

POWER ENDURANCE

The ability to do multiple hard moves in a row.

PROBLEM

Natural or artificial (especially at a wall or when bouldering) layout of holds presenting an obstacle between you and the top.

PROJECT

A problem that has been attempted but hasn’t yet been climbed or a problem that an individual is working towards climbing ie. a personal goal.

PROW

A narrow overhanging arete.

PROTECTION

Also known as gear. The devices that climbers use to protect themselves while climbing. In indoor bouldering we use no protection other than the mats below!

PUMP

The extreme forearm fatigue (caused by buildup of lactic acid in the muscles) that is your body’s way of telling you go to the pub, or that you’ve been to the pub too often recently…

Watch out for the rest of our alphabet dropping soon. Meanwhile, you can read about words beginning with O here…

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