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Using fixed lines, part 1

3rd January 2013 | 0 comments

On big peaks it’s routine to make use of fixed lines (or ropes), but how do they work? In this series, Tim Mosedale explains the methods he uses when leading high-altitude expeditions… Whether you love or loathe the idea, a lot of the big mountains usually have sections of what we call ‘fixed ropes’ put in place to allow expedition …

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Issue 25 – February 2012

15th January 2012 | 0 comments

Kili Summit Guide Rhys Jones of RJ7 Expeditions gives valuable advice on maximising your chances of summiting Kili Ama Dablam Jon Gupta and Bonita Norris give accounts of their recent (separate) climbs on this breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan peak Ben Nevis Top climber Kev Shields recounts his first winter climbing trip on Ben Nevis and explains how the experience helped change …