Climbing techniques

thumb|Abseiling using a belay device|tubular belay device

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

group of people joined by rope in mountain climbing

climbing technique where a single rope is used to ascend and descend safely

lateral move or route when climbing

method of climbing in which the climber is anchored from the top of the wall by a rope

hole drilled through rock or ice to create an anchor point

thumb|A belayer in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area|Red Rocks, Nevada

for rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering

rope installed permanently or temporarily on a route or slope to facilitate climbers progress, safety, and protection

free-climbing a route, while lead climbing, after having practiced the route beforehand

thumb|Switzerland|Swiss soldiers abseiling using the Dülfersitz thumb|Abseiling by means of the Dülfersitz (not free-hanging)