free solo

English

A man doing free solo in Yosemite, USA

Noun

free solo (plural free solos)

1. (climbing) An ascent in which the climber does not use ropes or other protection for safety.

Verb

free solo (third-person singular simple present free soloes, present participle free soloing, simple past and past participle free soloed)

1. (climbing) To climb without ropes or other protection.

Related terms

• free soloist