Definition: Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-defined route without falling. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental control. Knowledge of proper climbing techniques and the use of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes. (Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, May 29). Rock climbing. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:48, June 8, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rock_climbing&oldid=1025728716)