If nothing else, learn how to ID an ash tree and if you’re not confident of your ability to recognise ash dieback, simply avoid relying on ash trees as climbing anchors or spending long periods ...

The video by Petzl that demonstrates proper ice screw placement technique, as well as how to set an anchor and a v-thread in waterfall ice. It's clear seven minutes don't suffice to cover all ice ...

For the same reason, when you reach the belay anchor, make sure you tie-in to both anchors, not just one! - If your climbing partner does not intend to lead the route, do the rope maneuver before ...

If nothing else, learn how to ID an ash tree and if you’re not confident of your ability to recognise ash dieback, simply avoid relying on ash trees as climbing anchors or spending long periods ...