when rock climbing how do climbers get their hook/anchor above them to climb up?

Question

Does the first climber do it bit by bit until those behind have a decent distance to climb? In my head they’re climbing using a rope that’s anchored 20 feet above them. If so, how does it get there?

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Answer 1

They don’t. You put a hook, climb few meters above you and put another one. In case of a fall you use a dynamic rope (not sure if this is proper English name) that stretches and absorbs their fall energy. Anyway – you can fall few meters before you stop. If lucky, you won’t injure yourself to much in the process.