Lead climbing

Type of climbing in which the climber progresses along the route by placing quickdraws and passing the rope through the anchors as they ascend, assuming the risk of falling beyond the last secured point

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—not on the Olympic programme

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Lead climbing is a winter sport and mountain sport, part of alpine climbing. The sport is governed internationally by World Climbing (IFSC). Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.

Part ofAlpine climbing

Also classed underIce climbing, Rock climbing

TypeWinter sports, Mountain sports

PractitionersRock climber, Mountaineer, Ice climber

Governing bodyWorld Climbing (IFSC)