Even with helmets, falling ice is a real danger for people below a lead climber.

No lead climber had taken a fall on our seminar.

The lead climber looked strong still, but his partner often slumped in his ropes.

The lead climber must have another person acting as a belayer.

The end of the belay rope that is attached to the lead climber.

The belayer could lower the lead climber down after he/she has completed a single pitch route.

The lead climber then sets up protection to belay the second.

However, when belaying a lead climber who is using traditional protection, this can be very dangerous.

The greatest potential for injury occurs when a lead climber falls.

As the lead climber, I should like to give my opinion on these two points.