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Upward force, used to counter the downward force of gravity acting on the climber.
Precisely the same force used when walking up a flight of stairs. Provided in both
cases by the climber's muscles.
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What are climbing tool for frozen surfaces called?
Ice axe .
What is the force exerted by a man climbing a mountain?
Potential & kinetic
Is climbing mountain an example of force and motion?
Both force and motion are involved, if that's what you mean.
Who has more potential energy someone climbing a ladder on the Moon or on the Earth?
On the earth, because the force he is climbing against is higher, therefore he is doing more work in climbing, and accumulating more potential energy.
Is climbing a hill an example of force and motion?
Yes, it is, because you are moving.
What do you use an ice axe for?
An ice axe is used in mountain climbing.
What is a crampon typically used for?
Crampons are specialized footwear used for ice climbing. Crampons resemble shoes with spikes projecting from them that are driven into the ice. This increases the climbers grip, traction, and mobility while climbing.
What part of speech is crampons?
Crampons (traction devices used for ice climbing) is a noun.
Is ice climbing dangerous?
Yes, ice climbing is dangerous, about 1.25 times as much as rock climbing. Same concept, but with ice climbing there are added dangers such as avalanches, falling into a deep crevice hidden beneath the snow, slipping, etc.
What has the author Yvon Chouinard written?
Yvon Chouinard has written: 'Climbing ice' -- subject(s): Snow and ice climbing
What dangerous is ice climbing?
you might fall
How many people do ice climbing in the world?
14,000
Where can one book an ice climbing adventure?
You can book an ice climbing adventure by going to your travel agent, or you can check online, there are hundreds of adventure packages, try TripAdvisor.
In what sport would you use crampons?
The purpose of Crampons is to gain purchase on slick ice when Mountaineering or ice climbing. Since ice has little to no friction the crampons spikes allow you walk or climb with out slipping or falling.
What is a sentence for the word ice ax?
while i was climbing the snowy mountain i had to use an ice ax
What are two hazards if outdoor rock climbing?
ice and loose rocks
What is the best season for climbing?
That depends entirely on where you are and what kind of climbing you are talking about. If you mean ice climbing then winter is usually best. If you are talking about rock climbing then of course sometime other then winter! If you mean stair climbing then its whenever you want.
