Vertical hold
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Rock-climbing is for people of all ages, and beginners should start out with 'bouldering' or 'top roping.' Bouldering involves climbing big rocks close to the ground. Top roping requires one person to climb while a second person controls the rope. Equipment includes a climbing harness and belay devices.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1997
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On alert!
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Six Boy Scouts got to watch the landing of armed fighter planes at Naval Air Station Key West. Officers at the station demonstrated fire-fighting equipment and explained the function of search-and-rescue aircraft and the control tower.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1997
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