Tag: guiding technique
Tag: guiding technique
Research on mountain guiding and mountaineering techniques.
Belays on Snow
Snow stake, mid-clip vertical placement, standing axe belay
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.
Pin-tech Bindings – retention and release
Guide knowledge for “safer” work with modern ski touring boot-to-touring binding interface
An in-depth look at the safety, mechanics, and limitations of modern pin-tech touring bindings, highlighting the need for better understanding, maintenance, and gear checks — especially among ski guides —…
Author: Axel Reiser
Published: 5 Aug 2025