Think you know all there is to know about climbing buildings? Test your knowledge on various climbing techniques, safety practices, and the history of urban climbing!
1. What is 'buildering'?
Building rope systems for climbing.
Climbing buildings instead of mountains.
Creating strongpoints in urban defenses.
Navigating tunnels in urban warfare.
2. What do Marines learn during the first phase of the Assault Climber Course?
Rope crossing techniques.
Anchor building and use.
Basic knot tying skills.
Tactical rope suspension techniques.
3. What is a 'mousehole' in urban climbing?
A temporary shelter on rooftops.
An opening made in walls for movement.
A type of climbing anchor.
A small concealed hideout.
4. Who is known as the 'Urban Ape' for his climbing feats?
Dan Osman.
Timmy O’Neill.
Ueli Steck.
Renan Ozturk.
5. What city played a historical role in the development of urban climbing in the 1950s?
Denver, CO.
San Francisco, CA.
Santa Fe, NM.
Boulder, CO.
6. What is one of the key skills learned in urban climbing training?
Building rope systems.
Navigation techniques.
Cliff reconnaissance.
Rappelling and anchor theory.
7. What are tunnels used for in urban climbing contexts?
To create anchor points.
For protected movement and force protection.
As storage for climbing gear.
For training new climbers.
8. What type of anchor theory is emphasized in urban climbing training?
Natural feature anchors.
Safe and secure anchors.
Fixed bolted anchors.
Multi-point anchors.
9. What is the main benefit of completing the Assault Climber Course for Marines?
Improved rope handling skills.
Flexibility in mission extraction.
Enhanced vertical mobility.
Extended climbing endurance.
10. How are climbing techniques taught in the Assault Climber Course?
Through simulation drills.
Via theoretical lessons only.
From basic to advanced in phases.
With guided field practice.
11. What primary factors differentiate urban climbing from traditional rock climbing?
Physical endurance levels.
Climbing equipment types.
The built environment used.
Number of climb partners.
12. What kind of structure is critical for climbers to traverse during compromised urban missions?
Window ledges.
Wall gaps.
Secure anchor points.
Building parapets.
13. Why is a history of buildering significant in Colorado?
It began collegiate climbing.
It led to climbing regulations.
It started urban climbing trends.
It popularized safety ropes.
14. What year did urban climbing, also known as buildering, start to emerge in Colorado?
1970s.
1950s.
1960s.
1940s.
15. What environments are snipers especially effective in during urban warfare?
