In a natural environment you can have a variety of possible inclination angles, and this even on the same descending route. So it may be necessary to use different technics.
How to Detect a Crevasse on a Glacier?
When you are on a glacier covered with snow, it may be difficult to visually detect crevasses. Just see the top picture above. Who would say that there are crevasses on that glacier?
Strategy to Ascend a Steep Scree Slope
Steep scree slopes are sometimes unavoidable when you are on a summit tour or just on a hiking or backpacking tour with cliffs around. Some care is needed when you pass such sections on your trail.
Descending a Dry Grass Slope with Serious Inclination and Exposure
Descending a dry grass slope with serious inclination and exposure can be as dangerous as descending snow slopes. So the same technics should be used for self-arrest.
What Is an Alpine Start?
I have been mountaineering for decades in the same manner, and did not even know that there was a name for such a style. Well, it turns out that there is.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 6
- Next Page »