The first post in this series showed how to escape the system, the second explained how to pass a knot, the third was all about in-the-system hoists, and the fourth post was about a simple tape hoist. This post explains how to set up an out-of-the-sytem hoist.
Read MoreThe first post in this series showed how to escape the system, the second explained how to pass a knot, and the third was all about in-the-system hoists. This fourth post is about a simple tape hoist for whenever you need to free up a loaded knot or if you have something jammed under load - your 'get out of jail free' card. You can use this whether you are in the system or out of the system.
Read MoreAt the beginning of last year we published a post on seven ways to make your goals more achievable in 2017. We set out to write something similar for this year, but we don't think we can improve on last year's post, so here it is again, with a few updates.
Read MoreIn a previous blog post we shared some tips on how to get more out of your time in the mountains. Here we’re giving you tips specific to winter walking and climbing. It comes down to three things: people, equipment, and environment. You can control the first two, but not the third, but with good planning you can make sure you stay safe and have fun.
Read MoreThe first post in this series showed how to escape the system, and the second explained how to pass a knot. This post is all about in-the-system hoists - how to do them and when you might need them.
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