steep rock
Example Sentences
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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its steep rock faces on Friday without safety equipment when he fell in, according to local authorities.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Whitney, two climbers realized they were in a treacherous situation — they were stuck in their climbing harnesses, attached to the steep rock wall by ropes as the temperature plummeted toward freezing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
The 5,000-foot route involves navigating steep rock, ice and snow, the National Park Service said in a statement.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
The creek had been converted to a ditch, with steep rock walls preventing the water from spilling into a flood plain where baby salmon can eat and grow before heading out to the ocean.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
She would lean from the opening, throw herself across the steep rock, and make a quick grasp of the hold beneath the nest.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
