What does the term single pitch mean?

A route that is one rope length.

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Why: Single pitch climbing refers to routes that are one rope length, up to about 50 metres.

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Answer: A route that is one rope length. Single pitch climbing refers to routes that are one rope length, up to about 50 metres.

  1. Climbing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climbing
    Single pitch climbing refers to routes that are one rope length
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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