Separately, Congress just passed the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act, which declares that fixed anchors used by ...

This era introduced the use of removable protection, like nuts and cams, rather than pitons ... the hardest big-wall free climbs in the world, took 19 days and captivated the climbing community.

Congress passed the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act on Thursday, which declares that fixed anchors used by climbers to ascend and descend rock walls – including bolts, pitons and slings ...