# 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

**Wikidata**: [Q1340655](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1340655)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_climbing)  
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