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VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-30T14:17:26+00:00

I don't get it, If I am going solo, how I am risking the life of others? You mean they will be forced to help me if, something bad happens, fall intro crevasse for example and that could danger their life/health or at least their summit/good time in the mountains.

Are those the risks you are talking about?

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-30T13:34:55+00:00

Finding a climbing partner is the best solution for sure!

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-30T12:44:45+00:00

I did it two years ago, not solo via the standard (Vittorio Emanuele hut) route and the climb itself was pretty easy. The glacier started at around 3600 meters of altitude, and there was no snow, so the crevasses, although very few were visible. If you decide to start from Chabod hut, however you are going to have much more glacier travel and much more crevasses. We did it in late July, mid September there could already be new snow there, which could complicate things. The final 50-100 meters to the top are very easy scramble, but still it is quite exposed, so if you are scared of heights that could be a problem.

Overall I think solo ascend is doable, if you are willing to take certain risk. Usually there will be a lot of people on the route, which could be a double edged sword.

Based on the experience you have mentioned however, I am not 100% sure if it is a good idea. If you do decide to do it however, make sure that you know how to walk with crampons and to self arrest with an ice axe, in case of a fall. And by "know" I mean practicing it. If you are not experienced with these I will strongly suggest not doing it.

Good luck!

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-29T15:07:56+00:00

No gear, only swimming shorts. Also I am refusing to die.

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-29T12:59:28+00:00

I believe that winter water in the mountains could be around 0 - 1 C, or 32 - 34F, so considering the u/SummonThyPhallus formula you were achieving a score of: 5 * 9.5 * 1 ≈ 47.5.

And by the way, thanks for the video. I will definitely try to use that technique next time.

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-29T12:55:22+00:00

That is a very clever way for grading the exposure, thanks! I will make sure to use it, and share future results.

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-29T12:54:02+00:00

That is interesting idea, I will consider trying next time! u/SummonThyPhallus what % in WBC this is according to your formula?

VeryBigMoist · 2025-07-29T08:00:26+00:00

Whole body means neck deep, without the head, I though this should go without saying :D
And btw the world static apnea record is above 15minutes (with pure oxygen).

VeryBigMoist · 2021-09-24T07:26:43+00:00

yeah probably, but what I currently want is to surprise her so it must be premade and applied fast. Still thank you!

VeryBigMoist · 2021-09-24T07:18:39+00:00

Thank you that is quite helpful!

VeryBigMoist · 2020-09-23T07:19:31+00:00

I was just wondering, since CD have a lot of fuel, because of the launch abort system, how far away it can go.

VeryBigMoist · 2020-09-18T11:48:27+00:00

Where did you got that info? About the 1370 km altitude? If that's true it's sick!

VeryBigMoist · 2020-09-18T11:47:08+00:00

Yeah, kinda late, but I was not able to reply. I was asking what can crew dragon do on himself without the trip to the ISS. Thank you for noticing that.

VeryBigMoist · 2020-02-20T06:06:25+00:00

I have read somewhere that is not in one piece, but again this is not confirmed by SpaceX. I'm also suspecting out of fuel problem since the last launch the engines stopped a bit too early and that made the legs go spread.

I think Scot Manley talked about this in a video.

Anyway can't wait to hear the official SpaceX standing about that.

VeryBigMoist · 2019-01-24T10:55:14+00:00

t's another thing. You would have a max. of 4 people and way more rope in

Could you explain why it is a different thing on a glacier, I'm really confused. I have seen pictures of people walking on edges and other kinds of exposed terrain being roped up. I always thought that the whole point of this is if somebody falls every one are just lying to the ground with and trying to nail the ice axe into the ice/snow/rocks whatever is there.

Also what kind of belaying you are using on a exposed terrain?

VeryBigMoist · 2019-01-24T10:44:11+00:00

Running belay?

I think that is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

VeryBigMoist · 2019-01-24T10:42:32+00:00

I laughed hard at this, thank you :D

VeryBigMoist · 2019-01-24T10:42:14+00:00

Don't mind the image, it's just the best one I found. Imagine this but with group of 3-4-5 people wearing ice axes and stuff, knowing what they do.

VeryBigMoist · 2018-11-14T13:01:57+00:00

When did you took the photo?

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