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Anchor Rigging Skills
This article will present concepts and techniques for constructing an anchor matrix. It will begin by presenting concepts on the physics behind anchors. This will present information on forces, energy, and vectors. From this, the article explains specific anchoring concepts of strength, distribution, extension, and redundancy. The next section presents different rigging methods and compares selfaligning versus pre-aligned. The final section presents a systematic method for determining which type of rigging to utilize for the given situation...

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Clothing System for Ice Climbing
Warmth during ice climbing requires a different mindset and system than some other winter sports such as downhill skiing or Nordic skiing. One requires bulky insulation for sitting around and ski lift lines, or thin insulation for the aerobic output of Nordic skiing. Ice climbing may require both, and another system for the actual climbing. This article will present a clothing system for managing the tricky balance of generating heat and staying dry while engaging in winter ice climbing...

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Descending After the Climb
Descending from a climb requires knowledge, skill and expertise. What types of hazards can you run into? What is the BARKS check system? How do you backup rappelling? These questions are often overlooked and many climbers have experienced some sort of epic while trying to descend after a climb. Prepare yourself with some simple tips and skills that can make rappelling safer. This article will present a system for checking rappel rigs, steps for setting up rappels for normal and extended rappel devices, and point out situations to watch out for by giving some personal experiences...

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