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Comment on Glacier Travel Fundamentals by Glacier Travel Safety: The Alpine Skills Your UK Climbing Gym Won't Teach You

Glacier Travel Safety: The Alpine Skills Your UK Climbing Gym Won't Teach You — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:54:35 +0000

[…] Research confirms the alarming speed of this decay; a seemingly robust snow bridge can suffer a 75% loss in structural integrity in just a few hours of direct sun. A bridge that could support a vehicle in the morning might not […]

Comment on Prusik Knots > Different Types Explained by "Operator error" led to fatal fall of Idaho Springs via ferrata guide - World Online

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:38:57 +0000

[…] was not wearing on Sept. 20. The operations guide does not require a backup belay system, like a prusik knotted cord that prevents falls if a belay device fails or is improperly used when […]

Comment on Climbing Ropes by Climbing Gear – What Do I Need To Get Started? – VDiff Climbing

Climbing Gear – What Do I Need To Get Started? – VDiff Climbing — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:25:50 +0000

[…] Your rope is the main piece of climbing gear. It connects you, via your harness, to the quickdraws on the wall and to your climbing partner. Ropes have an inner core and an outer sheath. […]

Comment on What is Big Wall and Aid Climbing? by What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing

What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:09:03 +0000

[…] Aid climbing means using gear to ascend a cliff which is too difficult to free climb. Aid climbers place gear in the rock, then clip a nylon ladder to that gear. They use the ladder to stand up higher and repeat the process. […]

Comment on Bouldering Basics by What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing

What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:35:31 +0000

[…] Bouldering is the game of climbing small rocks. Bouldering is great for working on body movement, strength and technique before transitioning to roped climbing. […]

Comment on Climbing Ropes by What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing

What Is Rock Climbing? – VDiff Climbing — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:05:30 +0000

[…] and feet to ascend natural features on a rock face. In the majority of cases, free climbers use a rope and protection to keep them safe if they fall.The most common confusion among non-climbers is to […]

Comment on Climbing Technique > Footwork by Praca Nóg We Wspinaczce: Twój Ukryty Potencjał

Praca Nóg We Wspinaczce: Twój Ukryty Potencjał — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:07:40 +0000

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Comment on Prusik Knots > Different Types Explained by Learning the Ropes – Canyoning Training – UNSW Outdoors Club

Learning the Ropes – Canyoning Training – UNSW Outdoors Club — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:33:03 +0000

[…] directly pushed down by your hand, but lock up when weighted (good video showing it here). We learn three types of prusik knots and their applications, and practice using them as a backup when abseiling without […]

Comment on Top Rope Climbing > How To Belay by Rock Climbing - Belaying - CJB Training and Adventures

Rock Climbing - Belaying - CJB Training and Adventures — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:41:14 +0000

[…] https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/basic-top-rope-belay/. […]

Comment on Climbing Technique > Footwork by Basic Climbing Moves and Techniques for Beginners - Basic Rock Climbing

Basic Climbing Moves and Techniques for Beginners - Basic Rock Climbing — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:30:55 +0000

[…] All about that shoe rubber magic for grip (VDiff Climbing). […]