1.   He doubted whether he would make the top, and he was appalled at the number of people without technical climbing skill.

2.   Most of the time, the majestic animals with the curled racks, cloved hooves and stunning climbing skills, just stay out of sight.

3.   One-day beginner classes teach the proper use of equipment, knot-tying and basic climbing skills.

4.   Safety was paramount to Wingo, who had built a reputation for meticulous climbing skills.

5.   This year, he won the prestigious Dauphine Libere, a race that tested his climbing skills.

6.   Wingo moved in with his parents and got a job selling computer printers, intent on saving money and spending every spare moment honing his climbing skills.

7.   With his climbing skills and pet spider, he could become the next Valentino of the Nickelodeon Channel.

8.   Pantani and Frenchman Richard Virenque, riding for Polti, are both known for their climbing skills and are embroiled in the legal aftermath of doping scandals.

9.   Pantani took advantage of his climbing skills on a course tailored for his qualities by Italian organizers.

10.   An addition to U.S. Postal, Frenchman Cedric Vasseur is known for his climbing skills, while Russian Vjatceslav Ekimov is a strong time-trial rider.