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• Belaying the leader with a “fixed point” belay — Alpinesavvy

  In certain situations, it can be beneficial to belay a leader directly off of an anchor rather than from your harness. Check out this article for an overview of what for many will be a new techniq...

• Modern crevasse rescue techniques — Alpinesavvy

  There are many different approaches to crevasse rescue. Some older methods are cumbersome, slow to set up, and add unnecessary clutter. With modern tools like a progress capture pulley and micro a...

• My crevasse rescue gear — Alpinesavvy

  There are many approaches to crevasse rescue and many choices for what gear to bring. You need light weight, multifunction, and hopefully be able to combine it with other people on your team to ha...

• Alpine Tips | Enhance Climbing Skills Today — Alpinesavvy

  Explore expert tips, NorthWest climbing guides, and mountaineering resources to improve your outdoor skills and trip planning.

• Rope ascending with a Grigri and belay device — Alpinesavvy

  Do you need to do some improvised rope ascending? You don't need a designated waist and foot prusik cord. Instead, be resourceful with the gear you probably already have. All you need is a frictio...

• 30+ tips for more efficient aid climbing — Alpinesavvy

  A summary of various tricks and tips to aid climb more efficiently, also known as “just about everything I wish I knew when I started aid climbing”. These tips may take years off your learning cur...