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At the Climbopedia, we value transparency. We want you to know where our information comes from, how thoroughly it has been checked, and by whom. Funnily enough, such openness might raise doubts you would not have otherwise. Climbing is built on awareness, and awareness starts with honesty.
In climbing, there’s a solid time- (and Darwin-) tested rule of thumb: safe methods and training materials are those approved or developed by recognized associations and commissions (DAV, OAV, ČHS, NKBV, ...), and/or taught by certified instructors and guides (UIAGM, AMGA, and others).
However, no source is flawless. Mistakes happen - on blogs, in official brochures, or even in case of a certified experts. Techniques evolve, graphics can be wrong, important notes gets omitted, opinions creep in. The question is not if there is a chance of an error, but how big this chance is. In general, the more eyes with real training had sweep through the content, the safer it is. We try to involve educated and certified professionals in the field to sharpen the wiki content clarity, value, and especially safety.
Regardless of how reliable a training material is, it cannot replace a qualified instructor. You can use the wiki before attending a course to get a basic overview, or inspiration. You can use it after it to practice and refresh what you learned. But going on a vertical based solely on what you read on the internet can easily become a one-way ticket. Certified instructors and guides carry the field experience which no article can replace. They know what matters, what to watch for, and how to adapt on the spot if black clouds starts to cover the blue sky - both metaphorically and literally.
If you want to learn to climb or refine your skills, join a local club or association, take a certified course, hire a certified guide or instructor, or train with someone they trust. You might still find solid information elsewhere, but the odds are less certain. Please, be safe, stay curious, and most importantly: Use your brain! Its your life which relies on it!
Happy (and safe) climbing!