Daisy chain loops will rip under relatively low forces and if rigged incorrectly, detachment from the system could result.

A primer on how diet, hydration, and training techniques can help us achieve our maximum at higher altitudes.

The three ways to load an anchor.

The strongest ice anchor is also the simplest.

Piton and ice anchors in the alpine realm

Building a rappel anchor that will take the weight

An example of an alpine mixed climbing rack