Glossary of Climbing Terms - V

V

"V"-grade

A technical grading system for bouldering problems, invented by John Sherman.

V-thread

A type of abseiling point used especially in winter and ice climbing. Also called abalakov thread.

Verglas

A thin coating of ice that forms over rocks when rainfall or melting snow freezes on rock. Hard to climb on as crampons have insufficient depth for reliable penetration. See also clear ice and glaze ice.

Volume

A large, hollow bolted-on bouldering hold.