The first post in this series showed how to escape the system, and the second explained how to pass a knot. This post is all about in-the-system hoists - how to do them and when you might need them.
Read MoreThe first post in this series showed how to escape the system. If you find yourself needing to lower your second off, due to injury or not being able to get up the climb, you might need to tie two ropes together to make 100m of rope – enough to lower someone to the ground on most crags in the UK. You'll then need to pass the knot around the belay device - here's how to do it
Read MoreSome climbing accidents just happen. You might just be unlucky, and be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But many accidents are caused by human error, and are therefore avoidable. Never be complacent and think that you won’t make a mistake. If you are climbing with someone you don't know well, following a pre-climb checklist can literally be a life-saver.
Read MoreIf you're a climber, you've almost certainly found yourself wishing you knew just a little bit more about how to get out of a sticky situation. Maybe you've been sea cliff climbing, and your second has fallen off on a tricky overhang. Without a basic knowledge of how to escape the system, you could find yourself in a really difficult situation.
Read MoreThe Arc’teryx Lakeland Revival is now in its fourth year, and each time it has been a little bit different to the year before. It is the brainchild of Arc’teryx athlete Katy Whittaker, and the idea started after chatting to outdoor shop staff in the Lake District...
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