top roping
Rope from above
Top roping is a climbing technique where the rope runs from the climber up through an anchor at the top of the route and back down to a belayer at the bottom.
This setup catches falls immediately, making it the safest form of roped climbing and standard for beginners: We spent the afternoon top roping at the local crag.
The verb form appears as top rope or top-rope: Let's top-rope this route before trying to lead it.
Anchor a rope
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- quickdrawRapid weapon retrieval
figure-eight · lowering · tension · slack · communication · guide hand · fixed line · belayer
Structure for recreational ascent
- volumeAmount of space filled
- jugHandled pouring container
- crimpPinch into folds
- sloperFitted pattern template
pinch · overhang · slab · grading · climbing shoes · chalk bag · rental gear · indoor
Protective head covering
- checklistItemized verification guide
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- spotterSafety backup person
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
first aid · certification · supervision · controlled descent
Steep rugged outcrop
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- boltsThreaded metal fasteners
- natural protectionInborn defense mechanism
- approachWay of handling something
guidebook · ethics · webbing · equalization · redundancy · cleaning · descent · sun exposure
Preliminary section or presentation
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- fundamentalsCore elements of something
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
trust · instruction · guided · practice · confidence · basics · progression · supervised
belay
Anchor a rope
quickdraw · figure-eight · lowering · tension · slack · communication · guide hand · fixed line · belayer · climber
climbing wall
Structure for recreational ascent
sloper · pinch · overhang · slab · grading · climbing shoes · chalk bag · rental gear · indoor · warm-up
helmet
Protective head covering
- checklistItemized verification guide
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- spotterSafety backup person
padding · first aid · certification · supervision · controlled descent
crag
Steep rugged outcrop
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- boltsThreaded metal fasteners
- natural protectionInborn defense mechanism
approach · guidebook · ethics · webbing · equalization · redundancy · cleaning · descent · sun exposure · weather
introduction
Preliminary section or presentation
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- fundamentalsCore elements of something
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
balance · trust · instruction · guided · practice · confidence · basics · progression · supervised · novice
top ropinglead climbing
Ascending while placing clips
leading · free soloing · sport climbing · traditional climbing · alpine climbing
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