PsychedWill Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 So I broke my left wrist in two places mixed climbing at exit 38 yesterday, I'm going to be in a cast for a month and a half, in the interim, I'm fretting over things to do. This summer, I saw a one-armed amputee climbing the Middle Teton, which got me thinking that some easy mountaineering might be in order. I was wondering if anyone here might be an amputee with some pointers on one-handed ice axe technique, self-belay, self-arrest, glissading, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaidman Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Maybe you could work on one armed pull ups. I always wanted to do that. Mend soon my friend. I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedWill Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah, I can do the one-arm push up, but haven't gotten the pull-up yet, however, I'm hesitant to train my right arm/once back too much for fear of muscle imbalance once the cast comes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have 4 limbs - but I met a couple amputees on the Moose's Tooth a couple years ago. Here's one finishing up the first pitch. They made it about 7 or 8 pitches up before they bailed. As for getting out... I'm just off the couch after 5 months off due to a broken ankle so I know how you feel. However - don't do something stupid & set yourself back another 4-6 months - It's not worth it. Take up spraying or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafalA Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd try to tape a tool to the cast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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