0 the style of climbing (= moving on rocks, up mountains, or up special walls as a sport) in which climbers use devices that have already been fixed to the rock, rather than using devices that they bring with them and remove after the climb:
Sport climbing began as a form of traditional climbing in the mid 80s, and is now a sport in its own right.
Smith Rock is considered one of the birthplaces of American sport climbing.
Unlike traditional or sport climbing, bouldering takes place closer to the ground and does not require ropes.
The Glen is the most popular sport climbing crag among the locals.
As a traditional climber I find the emergence of these new activities such as sport abseiling and sport climbing somewhat sterile and regulated.
