What is sport climbing?

Climbing with permanent fixed bolts for protection.

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  1. Climbing with permanent fixed bolts for protection ✔
  2. Climbing without any protection
  3. Climbing only indoors

Why: Sport climbing uses permanent fixed bolts for protection while climbing, not as aid to pull on.

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Answer: Climbing with permanent fixed bolts for protection. Sport climbing uses permanent fixed bolts for protection while climbing, not as aid to pull on.

  1. Climbing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climbing
    does rely on permanent fixed bolts (or pitons), for use as protection
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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