Archive for the ‘Mountaineering’ Category
Learning to Use an Ice Axe for Safe Mountaineering
One of the greatest dangers facing mountaineers or even hill walkers when crossing glaciers or steep icy slopes is that they will slip and then slid right off the mountain. The danger is not a theoretical one. Over the years scores of climbers have simply slid to their deaths. Read the rest of this entry »
Headlamps for Mountaineering and Camping
If you are looking for a headlamp for mountaineering or camping you have a wide range of choices. The first thing to remember is that many of the headlamps out there are designed for really specialized purposes. Read the rest of this entry »