Climbing Style Description
Traditional climbing, or Trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber or group of climbers places all gear required to protect against falls (pitons, etc.), and removes it when a passage is complete. Characterising climbing as "traditional" distinguishes it from sport climbing in which all protection and anchor points are permanently installed prior to the climb, and "free solo climbing" (a.k.a. "free soloing"), which does not use ropes or gear of any kind.