Vertical caving terminology and methods > SRT basic terms
A route where the rigging has lots of manoeuvres to perform within a very short distance, such as traverses, rebelays and deviations. This is particularly prevalent with narrow or sloping pitches, or pitches with many hazards. Although these manoeuvres provide more opportunities for mistakes to be made, and therefore require more concentration, a technical route can be psychologically more relaxing for some cavers with a fear of heights, since the manoeuvres can distract them from the heights.
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