top-roped
Safely roped above
Top-roped describes a style of rock climbing where the rope runs from the climber up through an anchor at the top of the route and back down to a belayer below.
This setup catches falls immediately, making it safer than lead climbing.
We top-roped the easier routes before attempting anything more challenging.
The technique is common for beginners and for practicing difficult moves.
Straps controlling an animal
Anchor a rope
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- belayerOne who manages rope
- climberOne who scales
- loweringMoving something downward
tension · communication · take · slack · trust · catch · fall · figure-eight
Needless duplication
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- helmetProtective head covering
One who lacks experience
- instructionGuidance for action
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- fundamentalsCore elements of something
- confidence-buildingDeveloping faith in oneself
footwork · balance · technique · movement · beta · progression · mentorship · practice
harness
Straps controlling an animal
belay
Anchor a rope
lowering · tension · communication · take · slack · trust · catch · fall · figure-eight · ATC
redundancy
Needless duplication
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
beginner
One who lacks experience
- instructionGuidance for action
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- fundamentalsCore elements of something
confidence-building · footwork · balance · technique · movement · beta · progression · mentorship · practice
indoor
Within a building
crimps · jugs · pinches · grades · beta · warm-up · cooldown · membership · instruction · certification
outdoor
Outside, not indoors
chains · approach · scenic · sandstone · granite · limestone · multipitch · trad · access