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author=CookieMonster link=topic=21155.msg90634#msg90634 date=1308174373]I don't think the knots are a good idea. Forces are concentrated in knots, which can provide a convenient place for rope fa...
author=TobyT link=topic=21155.msg90597#msg90597 date=1308147992]Roman, what is your thought process on an unresponsive person in the crevasse? -Consider this situation, -You fall in, your partner arre...
author=Lowell_Skoog link=topic=21155.msg90574#msg90574 date=1308106091]It would be interesting to know more about these sources. The latest text I have is Backcountry Skiing by Volken, Schell and Whee...
Re knots in the rope, I believe it's a common technique for two-person roped glacier travel -- I have seen it recommended in a number of respected climbing texts by respected authors. The r...
Phil, nice meeting you too. I didn't have a lot of hope for TAY partners wanted section, but it does apparently deliver, even on a Friday afternoon. Great trip, efficient pace, equip...
author=Chris link=topic=19795.msg83825#msg83825 date=1298322724]BTW, hopefully you bought Roman the buger and beer since he did so much trailbreaking! Sounds like a great guy to have on the climbing...