Mountain Climbing Gear

Welcome to our web site we have attempted to compile some information in respect of mountain climbing gear in an attempt to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable and safe.

If you are considering embarking on mountain activities as a recreational pastime it is paramount that to get the best out of your chosen activity whether it be climbing, walking, bouldering or even paragliding.

You should spend a little time researching the required equipment needed to ensure your safety and comfort.

Below are just a few items available in the wealth of mountain climbing gear.

Rappelling/Abseiling

Is accomplished by descending a vertical rock face by means of a rope and some sort of device intended to provide friction allowing control during the descent.

The Rope Descender creates friction on a rappelling or descending rope to slow a climber down as he descends from an anchor.

The rope descender is operated by the climber during the abseil. Descending devices, abseiling and rappelling equipment all work approximately the same.

By controlling the tension on the rope as it flows through the equipment, friction is incrementally increased or decreased, thus changing the speed of the abseil.

Trekking Pole

A trekking pole is intended to provide stability to the hiker.

This is particularly helpful while traversing across sloped, uneven or slippery terrain.

Avalanche Beacons, Probes and Shovels

These items should be part of any winter climbers arsenal as you would expect conditions can be treacherous and to embark on an expedition without the appropriate equipment would be fool hardy.

Snow Study Kit

When you are embarking on a winter climb or trek snow cover can be deceiving it is advisable to know what’s under foot therefore  digging  a snowpit  and analysing the different levels of snow and consistency will help in determining the stability of the snow pack thus reducing avalanche risk.