Learning safe glacier travel

Post by **Artsay** » Tue Nov 26, 2002 4:24 pm

What size do you wear? I think they're probably a 7.5-8, or maybe a 7-7.5. You can try them on at the party.

Post by **sparky** » Tue Nov 26, 2002 4:29 pm

A day of practice is some of the best fun i've had since i was a kid

if you don't have a friendly neighborhood crevas. I have taught, and practiced ascention with a glacier rig just by throwing a rope up in a tree. Also simplify your rig as much as possible and try to eliminate unessential gear. you can do it with two cordellet's and a piece of webbing. If you're on a two person rope team tie in about three feet shy of the end and use this section of rope as a pack leash.

also be aware that there are times you may not want to rope up or really may not need to or you may need to place some gear.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 26, 2002 6:23 pm

Artsay, we might be right on for size. Cool! I'll try them out at your place.

Hey Sparky, I have an idea... bring your rig to the party, heh heh.

Post by **sparky** » Sat Nov 30, 2002 11:34 pm

i bring my rig every where i go

Post by **Wes** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 2:10 pm

Hey, with the forcast temps, there might be some vert. ice by the weekend, so maybe you can check out some ice climbing right here in KY.

Wes

Post by **sparky** » Sat Jun 01, 2024 1:20 am

I think i would dry tool anything just to sink my tools into a couple feet of thin ice