Activity for Bernd‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What conditions should lead an alpine team to abandon a mountain climb/expedition? I believe it's close to impossible to draft a checklist that would work in every situation. The best recommendation I have (after 40 years of experience in mountaineering on 4 continents) is that you should slowly increase the difficulties and dangers of the trip and go with a partner you know well a... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to split 3-5 people into rope teams for glacier travel? I would not agree that 4 members is a bad number. Having 4 roped together during glacier travel with the risk of creavasses is still quite good and not much worse than 3 but if things become more technical (with the need for belaying) they can split into two parties of two which is the ideal number f... (more)	—	over 4 years ago