What is 'sport climbing'?

What is 'sport climbing'?

Daniel Wade (Rock Climbing Manager) gives expert video advice on: What is 'top-rope' rock climbing?; What is 'sport climbing'?; What kind of equipment do I need in top-rope climbing? and more...

Sport Climbing is a system of climbing that involves routs that are pre-bolted which means that bolts are sunk into the rock at intermediate points of protection. You will be leading the climb and clipping through the bolts and the rope through the other end. It's a safe way of lead climbing because the bolts are usually placed pretty close together, however the climbing is generally difficult in itself because bolts are usually used where there are no cracks to place other protection, so it tends to be steep and overhanging and a very athletic style of climbing.