SWLCAT Climbing 4-6 Practice Test

Which statement best describes traditional climbing protection?

It uses pre-placed bolts along the route. It relies on fixed anchors installed by others. It uses quickdraws as the primary protection. It relies on removable gear placed by the climber to build protection.

Correct Answer:

It relies on removable gear placed by the climber to build protection.

Explanation:

Traditional climbing protection centers on placing removable gear into natural rock features as you climb. You carry and place pieces like nuts, cams, and hexes in cracks, pockets, and other features, and then clip your rope into them with quickdraws. These pieces stay in place to catch you if you fall, but they aren’t fixed to the rock by someone else and can be removed or moved as you continue or retreat. This approach depends on the climber’s ability to read the rock and place solid protection wherever the route warrants, rather than relying on pre-placed bolts or fixed anchors installed by others. Quickdraws are used to link the rope to the protection, not as the primary protection themselves. That’s why this statement best describes traditional protection.

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