the only natural issue to consider when climbing is the rock composition, which causes it to be brittle in some places.

the seaside cliffs are also used by free climbers in an emerging sport called psicobloc.

these enthusiasts find ilha pontuda thrilling because of its small handholds and negative slopes.

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