Learning how to correctly place protection is a vital skill as you advance as a trad climber. The frequent denominator is they are removable, instead of stationary equipment that's permanently fastened to the stone (for example, bolts). To be able to put trad equipment efficiently and [...]

When you advance from top-rope rising to lead scaling, drops can fall you further --up to two as much as you have shrunk over your past clip-in point. By learning how to drop, you help decrease your chance of harm. Since falling is a natural byproduct [...]