+Lead climbing is an ascent where the climber, unattached to the rope below, clips it into points of [Protection](/wiki/protection) as they rise. The rope, managed by a [Belayer](/wiki/belayer) on the ground, becomes a lifeline, catching any fall. This style is a dance of courage and calculated risk.
+## See also
+- [Sport Climbing](/wiki/sport_climbing)
+- [Trad Climbing](/wiki/trad_climbing)
+- [Climbing Gear](/wiki/climbing_gear)
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