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Are “fall-arrester” devices used in climbing/mountaineering?

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How to split 3-5 people into rope teams for glacier travel?

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Why are full body harnesses uncommon in mountaineering?

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Can an energy absorber or elastic lanyard be used in glacier travel to give greater time to react in case of a fall?

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Comparison of dangers on the glacier in summer and winter

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Transferable skills between rock and ice climbing

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Are snow shoes useful in mountaineering?

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How can a team of 2 or 3 safely traverse a narrow, exposed snow ridge?

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