Every time i'm climbing on these fancy ergonomic tools I think of you bad a*s climbers that used straight shaft ice axes and probably climbed it in better style!

@@alpinegremlin4408 I’ve been playing this game for a looong time, and I think modern screws are WAY more of a game changer than newer tools are. It used to take several minutes to place a screw, since the teeth and threads were not very sharp…you had to use your tool through the hanger to get enough leverage to screw them in…it seemed to take FOREVER when you were in a precarious position, and the effort required to twist them in only added to the pump! Every time I place a modern screw nowadays, it blows me away how quick and easy they go in!

The good days!

@@johns3106 You are bang on John.....cranking in an old screw took a lot of effort especially when you already had a massive pump on....I used to use Snargs a lot in the 80s as you could bash them in quite quickly as opposed to spending 10 minutes trying to place a screw with the tip of a tool.

@@drewcunningham2 True! I used to love banging in a Snarg when things were dicey…but, my partner HATED getting those things out! He threatened to toss them into the void several times! 😄🤬

Sick dude. Have you got the bug for ice climbing?

How did you fall?

Sorry to hear that you injured yourself. Start hanging on your tools and get back on the horse soon!:)

Thanks! I fell while trying to place my second screw, luckily the first one was high enough to break my fall a little, still hit the ground next to my belayer though because of rope stretch. Reason I fell was because i was pulling my tool horizontally and not placing it further up, so it just popped out. By avoidable i meant that i shouldnt have been out in the first place, unnecessary over ambition to still get in some swings after a long day of driving, instead of just waiting till morning,

Sorry about your fall, stay strong keep climbing it will all work out!

Yeah get on it dude!🤙🏼

Thanks man!

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It’s a interesting story of how the climb was named. If you got the time check it out!

Thanks buddy

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Thanks!

that fucked me up

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Look into hiring a guide! Worth the investment and you learn lots

Hey! Thanks a lot. I’m using the GO Pro 10. And I have it set in 4K.

They are the showas fishing gloves. I’m a huge fan. Lightweight with warmth and super water proof

I use the Camp Geckos as well. I like them so much that I have a spare pair new in box, just in case the one I am using dies or gets lost. Last season I purchased and used the Camp Gecko Ice PRO, which is a thinner glove that also works like a champ. If the route is dry, I use those instead. Tigther fit in the same size though, so keep it in mind!

Longer rappels and you can use them individually to minimized drag if the route is wandering

Thanks dude! I’m using howey mixed pick and the camp Mix pick. I wanted the pure ice pick from camp but nobody is selling them in the area. Howey has been a good substitute

I’ve been trying to use the howey only on ice

@@alpinegremlin4408 nice thanks

In this video im rocking the MIX Cassin picks. I recently started using the Howey mix picks and im enjoying them