Peak camp 3&4 vocab

Front

A close-fitting woolen cap covering the head except the face.

Back

balaclava

Front

Metal ring with spring clip for securing ropes in climbing

Back

carabiner

Front

Metal frame with spikes worn on hiking boots for ice climbs.

Back

Crampon

Front

A spike or peg driven into rock

Back

piton

Front

Examine closely

Back

scrutinize

Front

loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky

Back

ramshackle

Front

Fresh, clean, uncorrupted

Back

Pristine

Front

Pertaining to old age

Back

Geriatric

Front

Inexperienced or unskilled person in an activity

Back

amateur

Front

Grain to be ground

Back

grist