Hold

A hold is any feature on a climbing wall or rock surface used for hand or foot placement. Holds come in various shapes and sizes, such as jugs, crimps, slopers, and pockets. Climbers use holds to support their body weight and make progress on a route. Quality and type of holds significantly impact the difficulty of a climb.

Examples

1. Crimp: Sarah reached for a tiny crimp, barely enough space for her fingertips, and pulled herself up. 2. Jug: David spotted a large, comfortable jug at the top of the route and confidently grabbed it to finish his climb. 3. Sloper: Maria struggled to maintain her grip on the smooth, rounded sloper, testing her hand strength and technique. 4. Pinch: Using her thumb and fingers, Emily pinched the narrow hold on the arête and shifted her weight to the side. 5. Pocket: Jake inserted two fingers into a deep pocket hold and used it to stabilize himself before moving to the next hold. 6. Edge: Tom grabbed the thin edge of the hold with the tips of his fingers, requiring precise placement to keep his grip. 7. Undercling: Lisa hooked her hand under the undercling hold, pulling up to gain height for the next move.