Activity for Richâ€
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A: Is there an accepted way to self-belay on top rope? I use a Petzl shunt: http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/multi-purpose-ascenders/shunt As noted by others, self-belay is always going to carry risks - the shunt has a smooth camming surface so is rope friendly, and hopefully with top-roping you are going to have very limited impact on a fall. The shu... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What are the key differences between Mountaineering and Rock Climbing? There are two interpretations of 'Mountaineering' depending on the context in which you use the word: Mountaineering is any activity in a mountainous environment. It includes rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, orienteering, skiing, and 'mountaineering' in its own right (see below)... Mountaineeri... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Which brands make wider hiking boot sizes? Scarpa have the widest fit I have found. I have particularly wide feet so always struggle to find something comfortable, but my last two pairs have been Scarpa SLs and have both fitted great, and performed excellently. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |