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The world history of climbing is not as ancient as some other sports. People climbed steep rocks and mountains because there was no other way out of it, but today, they indulge in it to taste adventure. Rock climbing up and down icy glaciers was part of rescue operations in the Alps.

Climbing first emerged as a sport during the latter part of 19th century from three separate areas of Europe. The first place was in the South-eastern part of Germany, close to the Czech border, in a mountain called the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. There were several climbing clubs getting formed and over 500 active climbers enjoying climbing by the year 1903.