Table Of Contents History Early Origins1400's1700's1800's1900's2000's/Modern Climbing Science PhysicsGeologyEcologyPhysiology Technology Active vs. PassiveMetal GearFiber GearRubber GearPlastics & CompositesMisc. Gear Society/Arts Societal Impacts of ClimbingThe Arts Glossary/Grades Types of ClimbingGrading SystemsClimbing TerminologyOlympic Climbing