The Crossword of Nick

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Across
  1. 7. A very specific solution to a frozen problem
  2. 8. Apparently very good advice, in hindsight
  3. 11. A backpack after basic training
  4. 13. Footwear that says "Gravity is merely a suggestion"
  5. 14. A dirt curve that makes you feel faster than you are
  6. 15. The noise that tells you dinner is going well
  7. 16. The rule everyone argues about despite never reading it
  8. 19. The location of one of your better life decisions
  9. 20. The answer to almost every military problem
  10. 22. The only time lifting your friend is encouraged
  11. 23. Where 8 people pretend physics is optional
  12. 24. Military, climbing, and cooking all agree you need one
  13. 25. Organized chaos that somehow has rules
  14. 27. A good idea for three of your hobbies
Down
  1. 1. GPS when batteries have given up
  2. 2. The gesture that definitely isn't a wave
  3. 3. The mountain bike component that saves your dignity, sometimes
  4. 4. Usually means "more expensive"
  5. 5. The black pint that somehow counts as hydration
  6. 6. The fun part until you remember there is a descent
  7. 9. The machine responsible for convincing everyone that crackling sounds are "part of the experience"
  8. 10. Emotional support item for climbers
  9. 12. Fashion with commitment issues
  10. 17. Mountain biking's way of saying "good luck passing"
  11. 18. The unfair genetic advantage that distracts people from whatever you're saying
  12. 21. Long-distance couples appreciate almost as much as each other
  13. 23. Dark enough to hide your questionable decisions
  14. 26. The word you hope someone actually heard