Help

Climbing Terms Glossary

chipping

Creating or modifying a natural hold by permanently altering the rock. Often done by hammering, drilling or glueing features on rock. While it was popular in some areas to chip in the past it is now mostly considered unethical and unacceptable.

Rate and share this articleBack to contents

Did this help? Rate this page 

Share this

Deutsch English Español Français Italiano 한국어 Português 中文