Roped solo climbing or rope soloing is a form of

solo climbing Solo climbing, or soloing, is a style of climbing in which the climber climbs alone, without the assistance of a belayer. It is not to be confused with bouldering, a short ascent which by definition is done without the assistance of ropes, harn ...

without a climbing partner, but with the safety of rope protection.

Variations

*Roped solo free climbing refers to top roping on a fixed rope, a traditional (aka trad) climb, or a sport climb. *Rope solo aiding involves fixing the rope to an anchor and connecting yourself to the free end with either knots or one of the various modern devices designed for roped soloing. Then the pitch is led as a standard aid pitch would be led. The process is identical to roped solo free climbing, but is usually much easier to manage. *Simul solo aid is a

speed climbing Speed climbing is a climbing discipline in which speed is the ultimate goal. Speed climbing is done on rocks, walls and poles and is only recommended for highly skilled and experienced climbers. Competition speed climbing, which takes place on ...

technique where two climbers aid climb at the same time on opposite ends of the same rope. While climbing they alternate between free, aid, soloing, and simul climbing depending on the situation.

Potential danger

Roped soloing is much less dangerous than

free soloing Free solo climbing, or free soloing, is a form of technical ice or rock climbing where the climbers (or ''free soloists'') climb alone without ropes, harnesses or other protective equipment, forcing them to rely entirely on their own individua ...

but more dangerous than climbing with a partner. Significant modifications from partnered safety procedures are required. Also, in case of an accident, sometimes there is no one to go for help. It can also be tedious, as the climber must ascend each section of rock twice: once to add the next belay anchor, then again after descending to remove the previous one, traveling the route three times.

References

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