Belays on Snow
Belays on Snow
Snow stake, mid-clip vertical placement, standing axe belay
Author: Gottlieb Braun-Elwert
Published: 7 May 1985
Who hasn't experienced this situation: Knee deep, soft snow, 'porridge', at the end of a difficult pitch, no decent anchor to secure yourself onto, you are tired, time is pressing. Do you dig a 'deadman' the recommended safe anchoring method under these conditions?