Climbing Safety OverviewAsking if climbing is safe is like asking if driving is safe: the only reasonable answer is “It depends.” In the case of driving, the safety of a driver depends upon factors like his or her skill and experience, the vehicle, the driving conditions and the actions of other vehicles. In the same way, the safety level of climbing depends upon six basic factors:• Skill and judgment of the climber• Climber’s equipment• Terrain...