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

Someone has to go up there to place the anchor and equipment. Before that, the climber just goes without equipment above, but should still be safely secured to equipment below.