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Across
  1. 2. v. rising to a higher level. The climbers will be ascending the mountain for two days.
  2. 5. n. state of straying from what is correct. Drew was very careful and did not make an error.
  3. 8. v. past tense of anchor; to have secured firmly. A portaledge is a tent that is anchored to the side of a rock.
  4. 10. n. pl. plural of fissure; long narrow cracks or opening; crevices. Climbers often put their hands into fissures when climbing.
  5. 13. adj. inclined to wander. Ana errant climber greeted Ty when he reached the summit.
  6. 14. n. rock climbing. Lani and her family enjoy bouldering on weekends.
  7. 15. adj. extremely tired. Our Lord is always ready to help us and is never exhausted.
  8. 17. n. pl. plural of OUTCROPPING; parts of rock formations that jut out of the ground. Sloan rested on one of the outcroppings along the trail.
  9. 18. adj. interesting enough to warrant reporting to the public. The blind man’s ascent up the granite rock was a newsworthy event.
  10. 20. adv. Attractively. Our wonderful world was beautifully designed by our loving God.
  11. 22. n. caution or care taken beforehand. Crash pads are used as a precaution to avoid injuries.
Down
  1. 1. adj. not able to give a thorough account; indefinable. The feeling of success in reaching the top was indescribable.
  2. 3. adj. clumsy, not graceful; embarrassing
  3. 4. adj. without hue; lacking vivid color.
  4. 5. adj. extremely happy; overjoyed
  5. 6. adj. terrific. Our God is absolutely awesome.
  6. 7. n. dampness; liquid spread out or concentrated in small drops
  7. 9. n. pl. plural of FORMATION; shapes or patterns. Yosemite National Park is known for its beautiful rock formations.
  8. 11. adj. capable of being replaced. Permits to rock climb are renewable every year.
  9. 12. n. someone or something used to divert the attention of another person
  10. 16. adj. not warranted by proper authority; not duly commissioned. Climbers should always avoid wandering into unauthorized areas.
  11. 19. v. giving a thorough account. Matthias wrote a story describing his rock-climbing adventure.
  12. 21. v. to descend down a rope. Thea began to slowly rappel to the ground.