Lead Climbing vs. Top Rope Climbing
Lead climbing and top rope climbing are the two most common types of roped climbing and the two you will usually find in most commercial climbing gyms. Let’s explore each term and why you might choose to lead versus top rope. What is Top Rope Climbing? The top rope secures your rope to the top […]
Types of Gym Climbing: Lead Climbing
Whether a climber has grown tired of regular old top roping and wants to branch into new parts of the gym or is interested in climbing outside, lead climbing can be a significant next step in one’s skills journey! Though some climbers find their beginnings in learning to lead climb, this type of climbing is […]