scrambled_legs Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Just wondering what I should bring for protecting the rock band. Are there decent pins the whole way or should a guy bring a set of nuts and a few medium cams. I don't plan on doing it for 3 weeks so don't worry about warning me about the avi danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 More like "are there decent pins the whole way or should a guy bring A SET OF PINS" this is the rockies afterall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You wont need rock pro for the mixed section. Right below the rockband is nice ice, just get in a 22cm screw. On the right hand side of the band are some good fixed pins, just 2-3 feet apart, that you can clip (or hook with a tool, hehe). The band is fairly short, about 2 body lengths on the right hand side. After that it immediately transitions back to thick water ice. Just bring screws. After the rockband, about 30 feet up, is a belay on ROCK to the RIGHT of the exit gully. I missed it when i lead this pitch, and set up a belay in the gully off screws. However, take the time to get to the rock belay, as there is no shelter for your belayer if you set up in the gully. We ended up moving the belay, and it was good we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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