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Symbols and Abbreviations

The following symbols and abbreviations have been used throughout this guide:

	This climb is well worth doing.
	This route is definitely worth doing. Possibly several times.
	An absolute classic!
	This climb is a "sport route" and can be led entirely on fixed protection (in some cases belays may still require natural gear).
	This climb is more dangerous than your typical Glasshouse route. Take care!*
BB	Single bolt belay. Requires a portable hanger or bolt bracket to use.
BR	Bolt Runner. Requires a portable hanger or bolt bracket to use.
DBB	Double bolt belay. Requires two portable hangers or bolt brackets to use.
DF	Direct finish
DS	Direct start
FA	First ascent (with aid)
FH	Fixed Hanger. A bolt with a hanger permanently fixed to it.
FRA	First recorded ascent (it must have been done earlier)
FSA	First solo ascent
FTRA	First top rope ascent
LHV	Left-hand variant
LLR	Line of least resistance
PR	Piton Runner. A piton driven into a crack or weakness in the rock. Often dodgy.
Rap	Rappel or abseil
RB	Ring Bolt. A single piece bolt manufactured into a ring.
RHV	Right-hand variant
SLCD	Spring-loaded camming device
TB	Tree belay
TBB	Triple Bolt Belay
V	Variant
VF	Variant finish
VS	Variant start

*Do not assume because a route is not marked with a warning icon that it is safe. It's all relative. In the Glasshouses, it is safer to assume that all routes are unsafe, until you know differently.