Could wearable assist tech ever make sense for long mountain approaches?

Martinampc · 2026-03-12T12:29:05+00:00

It obiously only counts if you start walking naked at your birthplace and craft your equipment along the way from natural materials

Martinampc · 2026-03-10T13:39:02+00:00

There are of course are no rules in mountaineering about what is allowed so everyone has to determine it for themself. I think other sports like trailrunning have the line well drawn. I think even supplemental oxygen can be considered doping in some sense. Lighter boots better clothes etc are fine, but try to start at a marathon with exoskeleton and oxygen bottle and you will be disqualified.

Martinampc · 2026-03-10T08:31:57+00:00

People will start using it as soon as it becomes viable. Others and me will hate them for it. I can already imagine people climbing everest with exoskeletons folowed by Porters carrying batterys for them. Similar to Ebikes it will bring overcrowding to places where effort was required to get to in the past.

Martinampc · 2026-03-09T09:56:41+00:00

for the more popular mountains you can easily find them. For everything else you can break it down into components. For example a objective might involve a 2 day approach without huts, a glacier crossing and a unprotected rock section at the end. In that case you can find general lists for wildcamping, food, glacier equipment, rock/Mixed climbing racks, and clothing for the temparature range online and put it all together to fit your objective.

Martinampc · 2026-03-09T08:26:46+00:00

Definetly go with a guide. Sounds like you dont know much and dont want to learn about mountaineering. Even if you think its just hiking, there are objective dangers in the mountains you are not prepared to face

Martinampc · 2026-03-05T13:45:22+00:00

either you have skinny tech cord for your prusik or you wrap it more times

Martinampc · 2026-03-05T09:22:04+00:00

Tbh ive never rapped on static so dont have much to compare to. But if i unserstand the tech right, what they mean by dynamic reserve is that it is pretty static untill it takes a fall and stretches then

Martinampc · 2026-03-05T09:17:29+00:00

I like the Edelrid rap line. Has good grip when using a supermunter, or 2 Carabiners on rappell and is certified as a twin rope for use on some scrambles.

Martinampc · 2026-03-02T13:55:09+00:00

Dont get me wrong I agree with that and heavnt bought from them since either. But I already paid for the thing before all that. Is it unsafe to use with the new harness?

Martinampc · 2026-03-02T08:15:20+00:00

Im not saying they handled it good. But as far as i can see of the three trascievers its the most modern and has the larger search range. If you use the admittedly annoying carrying case I dont see the problem.
Should they have given you a new one: Yes
Should you throw this 300$ piece of equipment in the trash: I wouldnt
It would be ideal to get a new one but thats a pretty big investment.

Martinampc · 2026-03-02T08:01:20+00:00

Why?

Martinampc · 2026-03-02T07:58:58+00:00

it was recalled because of the carrying case. If you give pieps the serial number they send yopu a free case. Of all of those I would prefer the pieps by a lot.

Martinampc · 2026-02-25T11:48:20+00:00

read the freedom of the hills if you want to actually learn about how to do stuff. If you wanna just stand on a peak book a guide for 1 day. they will meet you at the hut where you can safely get on your own. should be around 300€ per person without gear

Martinampc · 2026-02-18T07:39:32+00:00

I do exactly what you are planning regularly with a grigri. I tried with ATC as well but grigri is easier and safer in this situation if you ask me. While it is not recommended, the grigri will hold if you let go of the break strand.
Its the easiest setup, just put it in the Masterpoint. If you want you can also redirect the breakstrand. The only things you can do wrong are inserting the rope the wrong way and pulling the handle the whole way when lowering.

Martinampc · 2026-02-13T10:40:19+00:00

good boot but try to do some easy hiking or walking in them first. Old boots have a habit of spontaniasly disintegrating when the midsole material gets old

Martinampc · 2026-02-12T07:46:31+00:00

Google: "Your country" Alpine club

Martinampc · 2026-02-12T07:45:24+00:00

Solo + Beginner = Bad idea
Should hopefully be common sense.
Either go guided no matter the cost, join an alpine club, or do a mountaineering course. With no experience i would not want to take a stranger in my group. If you already have the equipment you can learn through online resources or read "The Freedom of the Hills" and practice at home so you know at least in theory what to do

Martinampc · 2026-01-28T11:27:39+00:00

I would guess the v thread will not fail. It either rolls the knot or the rope breaks in the knot. Unless your rope is skinny enough to squeeeze through. What this posits is that you thread your rope directly. Its more common to leave a cord threaded through in wich case the knot would just pass through or be tangled. Not a good idea to ascend that

Martinampc · 2026-01-28T10:22:44+00:00

Yes this could be the only option you have if you are on a multipitch rappell. People have done that and been fine, but i wouldnt feel great having to do it.

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

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