Introduction These days, there is so much discussion about whether to choose crampons or microspikes. They are two different pieces equipment associated with winter, snow and hills/mountains. Because at a…
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Introduction Your partner can act as a safety back-up on an abseil descent in pace of using a prusik knot. Last month I shared a little tip on the sequence…
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Introduction Using a prusik knot for safety on an abseil is a very well-known and common technique that many climbers use. But this tip is just a little 'icing on…
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Introduction Joining one of our climbing courses in the Peak District could give you the opportunity to climb 'Heaven Crack'. 'Heaven Crack' is rock climb graded 'Very Difficult' and rated…
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Introduction A common technique used in climbing is to equalise a sling at a belay and this quick tip is about stopping a knotted sling from tightening. The problem -…
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Introduction So much is dependent on context, and this includes considerations of how best to tie in when trad rock climbing. It's supremely ironic that what was always 'standard good…
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Introduction The horizontal camming hex placement is now something of an 'old-school' technique. But it's one that's well worth knowing about. The humble 'hex' was once a mainstay of the…
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Introduction There are many of equalising a sling while climbing, and this month's tip will introduce two of the lesser known methods. Equalising a sling with an overhand knot on…
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Improvised Quick Draws Sometimes you may find that on a long pitch of climbing you are running low on gear and might have to make improvised quick draws to make…
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Tying a knot in the end of the rope while sports climbing It seems a bit lame offering a tip about tying a knot in the end of the rope…
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