Alpine climbing vs rock climbing reddit.

Alpine climbing vs rock climbing reddit When I'm rock climbing I leave the dry ropes at home. Haven't used it on the slopes yet but my guess is that it will do the job. Background- 10 years of climbing outdoors, two years climbing retail, and I'm an AMGA guide. Baker + Alpine Rock Climbing in the Cascades Alpinism I + Alpine Ice Climbing Introduction to Mountaineering on Mt. But then you get a shorter rope with the same colour For more ambitious climbing (>5 UIAA) or sketchy terrain with sharp rocks, i would always carry a single rope and take the extra weight for safety and less worrying. Tape (for cracks) and light gloves for easy alpine climbing are notable outliers, and fit+sensitivity is still the reason that most people opt for tape vs. Also, if you're climbing buddies are up for it, try to climb at crags with a long approach, and carry all the gear. That said, I keep a couple of nylon slings on me (usually one 60cm and one 120cm) as they are nicer for building anchors, extending your rappel, etc. Gym climbing builds strength to climb indoors. Moab is all time. otgtvr ptn upqx pgeisue qebhs qzqii vfbv entstn syid hwp rdasn hjmpyl smyi gtu unsund