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Top 20 most intriguing Rock Climbing trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Rock climbing is an exciting sport that requires physical and mental strength, as well as skill. It is a fantastic way to explore your limits, discover new places, and overcome fear and obstacles. With the help of special climbing gear, participants can ascend a rock face, climb overhangs, or even traverse an entire mountain range. Rock climbers must learn safety procedures, and be prepared for any situation that arises in their vertical journey. They must have good balance, endurance and flexibility to tackle challenging courses. With dedication and practice, rock climbers of all levels can experience the thrill of overcoming their own physical boundaries.


1) What is the most difficult type of rock climbing?

  • Bouldering
  • Big Wall Climbing
  • Sport Climbing
  • Traditional Climbing

2) What type of rock climbing involves solving a puzzle?

  • Top Roping
  • Free Soloing
  • Bouldering
  • Lead Climbing

3) Who was the first person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite?

  • Tommy Caldwell
  • Hans Florine
  • Alex Honnold
  • Lynn Hill

4) What is the term used to describe a climber who doesn't use a rope during a climb?

  • A fly solo
  • A free solo
  • A sen solo
  • A no solo

5) What climbing grade does the route Perfecto Mundo rate?

  • 9a
  • 5.14d
  • 5.10b
  • 5.15a

6) What type of climbing involves the use of a rope, quickdraws, and harness?

  • Sport Climbing
  • Traditional Climbing
  • Free Soloing
  • Bouldering

7) What two pieces of equipment are essential for every climber?

  • Harness and Rope
  • Rope and Quickdraws
  • Chalk and Shoes
  • Shoes and Harness

8) What type of climbing requires a solo climber to build their own anchors?

  • Big Wall Climbing
  • Deep Water Soloing
  • Bouldering
  • Traditional Climbing

9) What is the highest possible difficulty rating given by the Yosemite Decimal System?

  • 5.5
  • 9a
  • 5.14d
  • 5.15d

10) Who is renowned for being the first to free solo The Nose on El Capitan?

  • Lynn Hill
  • Alex Honnold
  • Tommy Caldwell
  • Hans Florine

11) What type of climbing is accomplished by climbing a route with no rope?

  • Deep Water Soloing
  • Bouldering
  • Free Soloing
  • Ice Climbing

12) What is the hardest grade of climbing ever climbed?

  • 5.15a
  • 5.14d
  • 9a
  • 5.15d

13) What type of climbing is done on short routes close to the ground?

  • Ice Climbing
  • Deep Water Soloing
  • Free Soloing
  • Bouldering

14) What type of climbing involves climbing vertical ice with the use of special tools?

  • Sport Climbing
  • Traditional Climbing
  • Free Soloing
  • Ice Climbing

15) What is the term used to describe the technique of using quickdraws attached to the rock to protect against a fall?

  • Top roping
  • Lead climbing
  • Bouldering
  • Deep water soloing

16) What type of rock climbing involves a partner at the ground belaying?

  • Sport Climbing
  • Bouldering
  • Ice Climbing
  • Top Roping

17) Who is widely considered to be the best climber of all time?

  • Alex Honnold
  • Adam Ondra
  • Lynn Hill
  • Tommy Caldwell

18) What is the term used to describe the technique of maneuvering around natural protrusions such as handholds and footholds on a route?

  • Climbing
  • Belaying
  • Bouldering
  • Smearing

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