Foothold

Vertical caving terminology and methods > Ladders, climbs and older techniques

Foothold, toe hold

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Very small rock ledge being used as a foothold. Agent Blorenge, Ogof Draenen.

Anything that can be used to support a foot, and take the partial or complete weight of a climber, during a climb or traverse. This needs to be in a position where it is useful for this purpose during the climb. It might be a ledge, a nodule, a rock, a stalagmite, a piece of metal, or anything else. It could be an artificial notch, created to facilitate climbing.


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