leadkiipeily
Leadkiipeily, or lead climbing, is a discipline within sport climbing where the climber ascends a rock face while clipping the rope into protection bolts placed along the route. The climber is secured by a rope that runs through quickdraws to fixed hardware as they ascend, while a belayer on the ground manages the rope and arrests falls. Unlike top-roping, the rope is not fixed from the top; progress depends on placing protection and maintaining secure clipping throughout the ascent.
Equipment and setup include a climbing harness, dynamic rope, belay device, carabiners, quickdraws, and sport bolts
Techniques central to lead kiipeily include route reading, efficient clipping, rope management to minimize drag, and
Routes are graded using international systems such as the French sport grades (for example 7a, 8b, etc.),