What is lead climbing?

Climbing while clipping protection as you go up.

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  1. Climbing with a rope fixed at the top
  2. Climbing without any rope
  3. Climbing while clipping protection as you go up ✔

Why: Lead climbing involves ascending while attaching the rope to protection along the route.

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References

Answer: Climbing while clipping protection as you go up. Lead climbing involves ascending while attaching the rope to protection along the route.

  1. Scouting America: Climbing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/climbing
    Explain the following: top-rope climbing, lead climbing, and bouldering.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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