CLIMB: Climbers' Longitudinal Attitudes to Injuries, Mental Health and Body Image

A web-based survey will explain the purpose, aims, and ethical rights, as well as how to complete the questionnaire online. Further, information about, and an invitation to participate in the DXA-scan will be included with this information. Upon electronic consent by both parent and athlete (or just athlete if of consenting age (15 y o a)), access to the multi-section questionnaire will be granted. Contact details of the researchers will be available in case of difficulties comprehending the questions. Following completion, the participants' data will be sent to a secure database for analysis. Participants will be ensured of the confidentiality of the study and will be free to withdraw from the study. Parents will also be asked to provide their consent if participants age is under 14.

All participants will be invited to complete a DXA scan at baseline. DXA is to date the most reliable way of examining the long-term physical consequences of RED-S.