Intro to Sport Lead Climbing

Articles: 4

If you’ve mastered Sport Climbing Basics as a top-rope climber, the next logical step is learning how to lead climb. In this series, you’ll learn what lead climbing is, how to belay a lead climber, how to clip quickdraws and the proper way to fall.

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Lead Climbing Basics

54 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

Read about the basics of lead climbing, including what lead climbing entails, how to learn to do it and what gear is required.
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How to Belay a Lead Climber

29 reviews with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars

Learn to belay a lead climber, including how it differs from top-rope belaying. We cover gear, setup, safety, communication and technique.
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Lead Climbing: How to Clip Quickdraws

38 reviews with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars

Learn how to quickly and efficiently clip quickdraws so you can move through the crux moves safely and securely.
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How to Fall While Rock Climbing

28 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

As a lead climber, learn how to manage the rope, to communicate with your belayer and how to position yourself before and during a fall.