The sport or activity of climbing sheer rock faces, especially by means of specialized techniques and equipment.

Rock climbing is not allowed on each rock and at every season. The regulations vary from place to place.

Climbing on buildings and structures without the owner's license is in most cases illegal.

Concerning tree climbing the situation might vary from place to place.

There are several organizations devoted to opening up new areas to rock climbing.

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Sport climbing is a style of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, especially bolts, for protection.

The term is used in opposition to traditional or adventure climbing.

Sport climbing is a relatively modern branch of the sport, becoming popular in the 1980s.

The emphasis that it places on strength and stamina led to a big improvement in standards among top climbers.

The increase in strength and skill that climbers gained from sport climbing has been applied to traditional climbing allowing increase in grades.