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Tick Types

Climbing is not only about reaching the top of a climb, but also about how you do it. Since the 1970's, whenKurt Albert introduced the term red point (see definition below), many more ascent styles (here called tick types) were defined.

The main reason behind the different tick types is to compare the quality (and difficulty) of different ascents. For example, it is obvious to most climbers that an onsight of a route has more merit than a redpoint of the same route or that it is easier to climb a route with pre-clipped draws than climbing it while placing them (for more details read aboutgrade shifts for different tick types).

Some of the tick types evolved regionally, others are bound to specific gear styles. As always, theCrag tries to reflect the realities encountered in the world of climbing and thus gives you a great choice of tick types to choose from while emphasising the most common ones.

At theCrag we are also aware that the consistency of historically evolved tick types is not the best. For example, while some part of the climbing community uses a tick type for a red point with pre-clipped gear (pink point), there is no such distinction for onsight or flash ascents. Also, new developments in climbing (e.g. the use of knee-pads or crack gloves) frequently lead to discussions about the comparability of ascents. theCrag allows you to record these nuances whenlogging ascents while using the well established tick types.

The definition for the different tick types is given in the following table. Be aware that not every tick type can be applied to everygear style.

Image Name Style Meaning

Lead ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied in lead climbing which includes sport climbing, traditional climbing, ice climbing and deep water soloing.
OnsightSportTradDeep water soloIce I led this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta.
FlashSportTradDeep water soloIce I led this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt, but used prior inspection and/or beta.
Red pointSportTradDeep water soloIce I led this route, without falling or resting, but not on my first attempt (incl. repeats).
Pink pointSportTrad I led this route, without falling or resting, but not on my first attempt, using pre-placed gear (incl. repeats).
Green point onsightTrad I onsighted a sport route using trad gear. theCrag considers this as an ascent of a trad route.
Green point flashTrad I flashed a sport route using trad gear. theCrag considers this as an ascent of a trad route.
Green pointTrad I led a sport route with only trad gear. theCrag considers this as an ascent of a trad route.
Hang dogSportTrad I led this route, but rested on gear or fell on the way up. Typically used for failed attempts climbed to the top.
All free with restSportTrad I climbed this route all free but had a rest or a fall. This should only be used in certain regions where it is an acceptable style (e.g in Saxony). Otherwise consider using Hang dog.
Ground up red pointSportTrad I redpointed this route, and on all prior failed attempts I immediately lowered and pulled the rope without working, resting or inspection (including on abseil) after each failed attempt.
Lead soloSportTrad I led this route, using a lead solo device, anchor rope at the bottom.

Bouldering ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied in bouldering.
OnsightBoulder I completed this boulder on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta. Rarely used in bouldering
FlashBoulder I completed this boulder on my first attempt but used prior inspection and/or beta.
SendBoulder I completed this boulder cleanly, but after prior attempts.
RepeatBoulder I have done this route before.
DabBoulder I completed this boulder but touched the ground or a person during the ascent.

Top roping ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied in top rope climbing.
OnsightTop rope I top-roped this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta.
FlashTop rope I top-roped this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt, but used prior inspection and/or beta.
CleanTop rope I top-roped this route, without falling or resting, but not on my first attempt (incl. repeats).
Hang dogTop rope I top-roped this route, but rested or fell on the way up. Typically used for failed attempts climbed to the top.
Roped SoloTop rope I top-roped this route by myself using the rope, set up from above, to self belay.

Seconding ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied when seconding, for example in multi-pitch climbing.
OnsightSecond I seconded this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta.
FlashSecond I seconded this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt, but used prior inspection and/or beta.
CleanSecond I seconded this route, without falling or resting, but not on my first attempt (incl. repeats).
Hang dogSecond I seconded this route, but rested or fell on the way up. Typically used for failed attempts climbed to the top.

Aid ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied in aid climbing.
OnsightAid I aided this route, without resting, on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta.
FlashAid I aided this route, without resting, on my first attempt, but used prior inspection and/or beta.
TickAid I aided this route, using fixed or placed protection to make upward progress.
Aid soloAid I soloed this route, using fixed or placed protection to make upward progress.

Free Solo ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied in free soloing.
OnsightFree solo I free soloed this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt without prior inspection or beta.
FlashFree solo I free soloed this route, without falling or resting, on my first attempt, but used prior inspection and/or beta.
Red pointFree solo I free soloed this route, without falling or resting, but not on my first attempt (incl. repeats).

Attempted ascentsBack to contents

The following ascent types are applied across all types of climbing for attempts or when working a climb.
WorkingSportTradBoulderAidDeep water soloIce I am working on this route or problem as a personal project.
AttemptSportTradBoulderAidFree soloDeep water soloSecondTop ropeIceAlpineVia ferrata I attempted, but did not complete, this route.
RetreatSportTradAidFree soloIceAlpineVia ferrata I attempted this route but retreated (e.g. too hard, weather turned, not enough gear, injury).

General ascentsBack to contents

TickSportTradSecondFree soloTop ropeAlpineVia ferrataDeep water soloIce I climbed this route. Use for alpine routes, aid climbing, via ferratas or if you don’t remember how you climbed a route.

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