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Avalanche Gear; Orientation & Practice for Beginners
–COMPANION RESCUE PRACTICE for Beginners Speedy, efficient Companion Rescue offers the best chance of survival for victims caught in avalanches. Studies show that; of the 75% of burial victims not killed by trauma, about 92% have survived when recovered within 15 minutes. The need for speed is paramount. A thorough understanding of how your Transceiver, […]
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Ice Climbing in Cal-Cheak
–Ice climbing laps before the Christmas feast: I climbed in Cal-Cheak last week and the ice was in great shape with all the ice flows well formed: 1) A easier flow on the right (WI3), 2) a really good line on a icy corner on the left (thinner for leads) and a 3) very fun […]
