Yikes, as if I needed a reason not to go mountaineering! Now if you run into difficulty there's the added worry of a manslaughter conviction Judge's rationale was apparently that he should have known well ahead that they were going to have serious trouble.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/20/austria-climber-convicted-manslaughter-girlfriend-kerstin-g-grossglockner-mountain?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other#law #justice #climbing #mountaineering
A close cousin of the retraced figure 8, the retraced overhand knot has a few niche applications, like making retreat anchors. Learn about it here.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/the-retraced-overhand-knot
A new video of the epic 2025 ski was just released, watch below
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https://gripped.com/profiles/andrzej-bargiels-historic-ski-descent-of-mount-everest/
At least on paper, the German climber just achieved the hardest bouldering flash of all time
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https://gripped.com/news/yannick-flohe-makes-history-with-first-ever-v15-flash/
Do you have a big load that you need to move a short distance? Here's one crafty way to do it: the stirrup hoist. This may not be the most efficient method, but it's quick and simple.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/load-transfer-the-stirrup-hoist