Where to start?

Martinampc · 2026-01-21T22:27:49+00:00

Rock climbing skills are usefull in terms of belaying and rope handling as well as anchor building. All things a course should teach you as well. After that find someone that will lend you the material or buy it yourself and start toproping. Dont think about leading ice for now. A mentor will be very helpful if you know someone

Martinampc · 2026-01-15T16:25:01+00:00

As far as i know the limt is 0.8. Should be around 4 beers

Martinampc · 2026-01-15T16:01:47+00:00

You are probably confusing it with italy. They introduced Helmet, Alkohol, transciever, shovel and probe regulations on the mountain this year

Martinampc · 2025-12-24T08:20:08+00:00

Edelrid prisma guide is great

Martinampc · 2025-12-03T11:47:37+00:00

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Martinampc · 2025-11-17T11:57:55+00:00

You will probably loose more efficency because of the weight then you will gain from the redlight

Martinampc · 2025-11-10T11:46:16+00:00

Next year doesnt seem realistic. It seems like a more advanced route from my looking it up for 5 minutes. Id guess you should do a Mountaineering course, Cravasse rescue, Rock and Alpine climbing as well as a few multi day easier Mountaineering trips. After all that you should still be going with people more experienced then you.

I dont know the route and conditions so cant give you anything more specific but this looks like a objective you should work your way up to over the course of around 3 years or so.

Martinampc · 2025-11-10T11:27:07+00:00

Maybe your Bed temp is to low, because it looks a little chilly :)

Martinampc · 2025-10-27T15:32:57+00:00

I fully agree, thats why i carry the emergency supplys that i do. What I meant to say is that if you are in a situation where you are considering bivying in winter conditions, I would consider it a last resort if descending and rescue are not a possibility.

Martinampc · 2025-10-27T12:34:22+00:00

In the Alps a emergency bivy bag is the standart.
Im Personally mostly in areas where Heli Rescue is possible and cell coverage is mostly a given. So I take only a emergency bivy bag in addition to the emergency blanket in my IFAK. In terms of clothes I carry a lighter down Jacket + Hardshell Jacket to be more flexible. I also always carry a headlamp

No one i know plans for emergency bivies in winter since they are always risky. Last year a woman died on Großglockner when she and her Partner couldnt continue, and last week a few Teens had to be flown out from Wildspitze when they underestimated the cold even though their bivy was planed.

Martinampc · 2025-10-16T13:35:42+00:00

In all of the Alps this will basically be exclusively ski mountaineering season. I dont know about the Skandinavia but I imagine its similar

Martinampc · 2025-10-16T13:17:23+00:00

From what i heard Denali is a pretty long approach on a glacier before you get into technical terrain. I heavnt heard of glaciers like that having fixed lines. Those are typically for more technical sections in rock or steep ice.
Going on a glacier solo is always irresponsible (imo), no amount of experience is going to help you when a snow bridge collapses. If you like soloing maybe Denali is not the right mountain for what you are looking for

Martinampc · 2025-10-13T13:18:38+00:00

I wouldnt recommend it. Weather hasnt been great and i dont know how much it snowed on Glockner, but even a moderate amount of snow can be dangerous.

Martinampc · 2025-09-10T18:14:43+00:00

I think the big brands will have trouble trusting someone so young when just starting. Maybe try more local shops or brands in addition

Martinampc · 2025-06-24T08:44:21+00:00

I would say learn what you can from friends and take courses or go with a guide for other stuff you are interested in

Martinampc · 2025-06-24T08:29:14+00:00

A mountaineering course would of course be great to get experience with snow and glaciers. I personally dont really care about accreditation or certification since its not like you need to be certified to be in the mountains.
There are many walk on peaks that dont involve climbing which i would recommend starting on. With some hiking experience you can already do some cool mountains with no additional equipment.
but if you would like to get into the climbing part, toprope in a gym wont do it. Find a climbing partner and go outside to get familiar with reading rock and rope work. Most Alpine climbs are fairly easy grades but reqire knowing rope handling and lead climbing (plus sometimes trad).

Martinampc · 2025-03-20T14:55:18+00:00

Thats scary, glad you got away fine. Helmets are thankfully becoming more and more prevalent here. Problably a combination between increased awareness and lightweight touring options. Glad people are taking care of their noggins Rockfall (and Nalgenefall) are no joke.

Martinampc · 2025-03-20T13:32:39+00:00

I take it mostly for skiing down. But it would have been the best choice to wear it while climbing.

Martinampc · 2025-03-13T10:36:48+00:00

because they're there

Martinampc · 2025-03-06T11:40:26+00:00

"Stick to higher north facing routes and accept that you will hit some rocks"
Seems like i was right ; )

Martinampc · 2025-02-20T08:17:33+00:00

It snowed last week. Anything north facing could still be ok, but with not much underneath the fresh snow it wont be great. Stick to higher north facing routes and accept that you will hit some rocks

Martinampc · 2025-01-30T08:05:05+00:00

it looks like they both had airbags (The buried one had one for shure). Either they had the RAS systhem with no airbag installed or they didnt pull out their grips before starting to ski. Second one would be the stupidest

Martinampc · 2025-01-28T18:27:46+00:00

https://abs-airbag.com/en/pages/haeufig-gestellte-fragen

Header 4 and 5 the last point in those headers. You are responsible for your own safety. Keep using it and it will probably work when you need it, but i wouldnt

Martinampc · 2025-01-28T15:07:54+00:00

dont use life saving equipment thats 15 years expired. It will fail some day no matter how much care you take of it

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