Discovering a Hidden Alpine Tradition in Switzerland Every autumn, the Swiss Alps come alive with a centuries-old tradition called Alpabzug or the cattle descent. This
The marked knot is called a switch (Weiche in German). A 15-20 cm gap is left between the main knot on the harness and the
A teammate fell into a crevasse? Here’s how the Swiss rescue method works – 3 simple but vital steps: Stop the fall – The rope
How an Experienced Guide Prevents Accidents – the Details That Make All the Difference! This is a snippet from a short-rope climbing course held by the
🇨🇭💸 Switzerland is expensive — we all know that.But here’s how you can experience something truly authentic, for way less money and with million-franc views:
The psychological milestone of 4000 meters draws many mountain lovers. Understandably so – high alpine summits have a special allure, and the idea of conquering
One of the biggest time-consuming factors during a glacier tour is the lack of experience in rope handling. Whether it’s about adjusting the distance between
https://youtube.com/shorts/MBIQBhH2JTs On glacier tours, we often need to adjust the distance between us. For example, when we’re crossing a glacier, we try to keep as
My Question: Although the UIAA always recommends tying the rope directly into the harness—without a carabiner—you commonly see climbers in France, Austria, and Germany using
https://youtube.com/shorts/saH88yGpGxs Leader’s Knot vs. Figure-8 Knot – Both are safe if tied correctly, but the Figure-8 is more commonly used because it is easier to
