Avalanche Basics Part 2: Staying Safe
In part 1 of this series Mountaineering Instructor Mark Reeves looked at how avalanches occur; here in part 2 he suggests ways to assess the risk, spot the warning signs and stay out of trouble
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Avalanche Basics Part 1: Anatomy of an Avalanche
From the still-evolving science behind them to tips on how best to avoid getting caught out, avalanches are a huge and complex subject. But even a little knowledge could be a life saver. In this two-part article Mountaineering Instructor Mark Reev...
Grappling with Fear - Mid Climb
Sally Lisle shares four simple (but not necessarily easy) tools to help you grapple with fear when it kicks in mid climb... If you are operating on the cusp of controlling/losing control of your fear response, it is highly valuable to have a few techniques...
Franco Cookson's Guide to Headpointing
The evil word. Pre-practice, top roping, working: all synonyms for that most diabolical of threats to stylistic purity. Even before Alastair Lee's aesthetic masterpiece Onsight, headpointing had got a bit of a dubious reputation for allowing Trad...
Neil Gresham Technique And Training Toe-Hooking and Clamping
Neil Gresham continues his technique series and the theme of footwork, taking an in-depth look at toe-hooking.
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