Sarah MacGregor
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Phantom Splitboard Mods and Bindings!
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Відео

Using Caltopo to Plan Winter Backcountry Tours
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"When avalanches are the problem, terrain is the solution." Having the knowledge to plan your backcountry tour using mapping tools (and then being able to carry your maps and plans with you in the field) is essential to managing your risk during the winter. In this video, I show you how to use caltopo.com to plan your tour, and how to export it to three commonly used mobile apps: Avenza, Gaia, ...
Splitboard Transition
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This video is about Splitboard Transition
Mechanical Advantage for Rock Climbing
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Common ways to set up mechanical advantage or hauling systems in rock climbing. Jump to 16:00 for ways to capture progress without an auto blocking belay device. Key points: 1. Find a safe low angle place to practice these skills before you use them in a live vertical setting. Consider attaching yourself and your partner to a fixed line outside of the system while you practice. 2. Always start ...
Alternative Load Transfer Method
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If your cordelette isn't long enough for a load transfer, use an overhand on a bight at the tail to creat the friction hitch. Then tie your munter mule overhand with a single strand to a locker on your anchor.
Lowering With a Plate Device
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Lowering With a Plate Device
Munter Mule: Milking it and The Proper Mule
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Munter Mule: Milking it and The Proper Mule
Improvised Climbing Harness Using Cordelette
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Improvised Climbing Harness Using Cordelette
Passing a Knot While Lowering a Climber
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Transfer the load to a friction hitch tied off to the anchor with a munter mule overhand. This method is demonstrated with a plate style belay device then transferred to a munter.
Auto Blocking Munter
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Auto Blocking Munter
Superhero Belay Takeover
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Superhero Belay Takeover
Using the Backside of the Clove to Transfer the Load
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Using the Backside of the Clove to Transfer the Load
Rope Soloing with a GriGri
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Rope Soloing with a GriGri
Weighted Belay Takeover with Climber Pickoff
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Weighted Belay Takeover with Climber Pickoff
Climber Pick Off
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Climber Pick Off
Unweighted Belay Takeover
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Unweighted Belay Takeover
Transitioning a Rappel with a Climber Who is Unable to Unweight the Rope
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Transitioning a Rappel with a Climber Who is Unable to Unweight the Rope
Transition From a Top Belay to a Counterbalanced Rappel
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Transition From a Top Belay to a Counterbalanced Rappel
Improvising a Chest Harness
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Improvising a Chest Harness
Pre-Rigging the Rappel
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Pre-Rigging the Rappel
Tandem Rappel Basics
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Tandem Rappel Basics
Simul Rappelling
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Simul Rappelling
Counter Balanced Rappel Basics
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Counter Balanced Rappel Basics
Passing a Knot on Rappel
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Passing a Knot on Rappel
Double Rope Rappel Tip: Moving the Knot over an Edge
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Double Rope Rappel Tip: Moving the Knot over an Edge
Which Knot to Use for a Double Rope Rappel Depending on the Application
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Which Knot to Use for a Double Rope Rappel Depending on the Application
Rope Management Tips
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Rope Management Tips
Rappel Basics
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Rappel Basics
Rappel Backups
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Rappel Backups
Rappel Extensions
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Rappel Extensions

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @eman660
    @eman660 22 дні тому

    If you have a second with a harness what’s the use case for this?

    • @lead.likeagirl
      @lead.likeagirl 19 днів тому

      @eman660 in this scenario there is a climber on the wall already climbing, i am their belayer and something has happened that they can't move, maybe they are scared and uncomfortable with being lowered, or maybe they got injured on a ledge. Since both sides of the rope are in the system, a third person is required to essentially be my brake hand as I ascend to provide aid to the climber on the rock.

  • @robertpepper5256
    @robertpepper5256 2 місяці тому

    EDK is the best knot hands down. Always was always will be. Of course as with anything there are exceptions, and a comprehensive understanding of how knots operate under load is advisable. The point of a low profile knot is that it is less likely to snag when the rope is pulled, which is quite important when you are many pitches from the ground.

    • @EricCraig-km4sb
      @EricCraig-km4sb Місяць тому

      Rather bold declaration. How long you been "climbing"? And on what continent?

    • @robertpepper5256
      @robertpepper5256 Місяць тому

      @@EricCraig-km4sb I first climbed in 1975 age 15 in England, Europe, but I now live and climb in the USA. I hope that helps.

    • @EricCraig-km4sb
      @EricCraig-km4sb Місяць тому

      @@robertpepper5256 Prior to 1990 the European "flat" overhand knot was almost completely unknown in US rock climbing. The figure 8 bend was the knot of choice for tying 2 rap ropes together through the 1970's, 80's, and most of the 90's. The flat overhand was adopted by the AMGA roughly '93 or '94 (my memory is a little vague on this, especially since it is not particularly important) and it's use in the US spread from there.

    • @robertpepper5256
      @robertpepper5256 Місяць тому

      @@EricCraig-km4sb EDK was my fave USA climbing partner’s knot of choice, I adopted it sometime around 1999. Before that I used a variety of knots all of which had a beefier profile.

  • @largeformatlandscape
    @largeformatlandscape 4 місяці тому

    Just add a second overhand. It still pulls more cleanly. It’s also a LOT less likely to be tied wrong at the end of the day when you’re tired and visibility isn’t as good. Those knots look good for rescues potentially

  • @LoganLovell
    @LoganLovell 6 місяців тому

    I was trained on this years ago as an instructor, but this was a great refresher since I've gotten a little rusty. Thanks!

  • @danielwesterlund1905
    @danielwesterlund1905 6 місяців тому

    Oh hey, a purcell method that doesn't make me want to choke people, thanks!

  • @charlie8796
    @charlie8796 7 місяців тому

    Awesome girl thanks

  • @MiIsh84
    @MiIsh84 11 місяців тому

    This saved me in a pinch. I had just kayaked a ways to a crag for some lead-rope solo, gotten all my gear out, and built a ground anchor before I realized I had forgotten my harness. Fortunately I had decided to bring my cordelette and my phone. Thanks!

  • @danielraven3855
    @danielraven3855 Рік тому

    Why would you fall if they unweight? They are still attached to the rope, you”re still attached to the rope, you would just lower a few feet if they stood up. Assuming you both have a third hand in. With stopper knots in the rope and third hand Prussiks the system is closed without attaching yourselves together.

  • @JoBianco
    @JoBianco Рік тому

    Lol, watching that board bend as you weight it :-) Good video

  • @vlaaady
    @vlaaady Рік тому

    You can also clove-hitch rappel to your PAS (eg, Petzel Connect Adjust but not the duel one)

  • @officersicknasty
    @officersicknasty Рік тому

    really well done thank you

  • @camilocarrillo2132
    @camilocarrillo2132 Рік тому

    sound and solid but yeah often the material gets tossed around for "faster" rappel after many hours of approach and climbing...then you or your partner find themselves going down with little more than a locker and a few slings. Hopefully there is many ways to do this!

  • @verticalfeel
    @verticalfeel Рік тому

    It's very useful for foot loop and even to belay a climber from the top/ hugs and go ahead Sara🌿🐈💚

  • @angelawest3727
    @angelawest3727 Рік тому

    Just shared this in my group and in instagram! Thanks so much!

  • @daysindel5463
    @daysindel5463 Рік тому

    Have you had any issues popping out of the bindings? I pop out of mine minimum 5 times in my 20 minute downhill session every time. I don't know if it's user error or product error..

    • @lead.likeagirl
      @lead.likeagirl Рік тому

      I have not but wonder if it's just a sizing issue. Phantom is really responsive and helpful with trouble shooting, definitely hit them up! Info@phantomsnow.com

  • @iwontbebeat7111
    @iwontbebeat7111 Рік тому

    I should tie a knot with her. She looks very safe. 😉

  • @z1522
    @z1522 2 роки тому

    Given how often the alpine butterfly is noted to isolate a damaged section of a rappel rope, I suggest more consideration of this as the actual knot to join two ropes. It is far easier to untie after loading, lays nearly as flat as the flat overhand, and apparently has no greater slipping tendency under rappelling loads. I have used a back-threaded variation as my gym lead tie-in for years(which I've never advocated for anyone else!), and while it may not be quite as strong as a fig. 8, it's never slipped, in 15 +ft falls around factor 0.3, yet is easily undone afterwards. Caution should always be taken if dissimilar diameters are joined, and it the knot might ride up against an eye, carabiner, etc. where only one strand is actually loaded.

  • @beingaware8542
    @beingaware8542 2 роки тому

    excellent job explaining why its done a certain way.

  • @beingaware8542
    @beingaware8542 2 роки тому

    great video!

  • @bowlineobama
    @bowlineobama 2 роки тому

    I like that. Great trick to know.

  • @bowlineobama
    @bowlineobama 2 роки тому

    That's cool !! Awesome!! I have never seen it done this way before. Thanks, Sarah.

  • @jhohiii
    @jhohiii 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Sarah! This has been the best video that I've watched to demonstrate several modifications. So very useful! Kudos!

  • @pooriaposhtareh992
    @pooriaposhtareh992 2 роки тому

    your ATC gear is on the wrong side to rappel down.

    • @lead.likeagirl
      @lead.likeagirl 2 роки тому

      Hi Pooria, rappelling is not what I'm demonstrating here but at the beginning of the video I'm set up for a counter balanced rappel (learn more here: ua-cam.com/video/m5Za1YGRTtA/v-deo.html) and at the end I've transitioned to a tandem rappel: (learn more here: ua-cam.com/video/MoCbYdw82fw/v-deo.html). I wouldn't say that where the rappel device is located is wrong but I'll certainly agree that there are always different ways of doing things.

  • @caldweller79
    @caldweller79 2 роки тому

    Good points. Good explanation.

  • @IceCreamMan1909
    @IceCreamMan1909 2 роки тому

    That tittle doesn’t do justice to how informative this video is. I’ve been looking for a tutorial on the rappel extension for a while. Thank you!!

  • @themountainknights
    @themountainknights 2 роки тому

    Nice I have tried this while rock climbing

  • @johngmudd
    @johngmudd 2 роки тому

    Always great content. Thank you. I usually use the basket hitch on a 120 cm sling. I offset the ends and tie an overhand, so I have one short loop for my rappel device and one longer loop as my anchor tether. It seems to work really well and I haven't been hosed yet.

    • @johngmudd
      @johngmudd 2 роки тому

      It pays to complete the video before you respond. My bad

  • @johngo6283
    @johngo6283 2 роки тому

    If you have two strands of rope, you should never need to pass a knot on rappel. Fix both strands. First person goes down on the strand of rope that doesn’t have the knot. Unfix both strands. The first person down ties the strand of rope that has the knot into them selves or into the anchor or on a tree or something else, and the second person does a counterbalance rappel on one strand. Bang, both people down with zero knot passing.

    • @lead.likeagirl
      @lead.likeagirl 2 роки тому

      Nice! This would work! In this scenario it would be best practice for security of the second climber to have a tether connected to your belay loop and attached to the other rope (with the knot) with a friction hitch. You'd have to mind the friction hitch as you descend and either use a second below the knot when you get to it (and clean the first) or tie both ropes into a bhk and directly into your belay loop while you unattach the friction hitch and reattach below the knot. It's a few extra steps but worth it to rule out any accidental miscommunication with your partner especially since an unfortunate amount of accidents have occurred while rappelling and while counterbalance rappelling without securing the other rope in some way if something were to happen (check out a related video I've done on simul rappels if you'd like!) Another way that is pretty slick and leaves less chance for error or miscommunication is to do a single strand rappel using the "carabineer block" to fix the rope. I'll have to make a video for this but you could look it up too! Basically you thread the rope through the rings until you get to the middle as normal but tie an overhand on a bight on the strand that has has a knot on it, then clip the bight to the other strand with a locker. Rappel on the now fixed strand. When you get down, you pull the side with a bight knot to get your rope back!

  • @johngmudd
    @johngmudd 2 роки тому

    Very comprehensive video. Thank you!

  • @maxmaeser1001
    @maxmaeser1001 2 роки тому

    thanks! so quick and visual.

  • @themountainknights
    @themountainknights 2 роки тому

    Hey ! thank you for this video. i am a mountaineering instructor in India and this technique is useful as i use munter for belaying often.

  • @jameshuntsman6046
    @jameshuntsman6046 2 роки тому

    My friend did this a much easier way. We had just climbed the nose in 2 days. Our first big wall. Freed up to 5.11, French free to 5.12. Then full aid after that. Slept on on a ledge at camp 4, the actual rock , no portaledge, space bags to sleep in, we went light. Now the relevant part. We rapped fixed single lines down the east ledge descent. I went first and had all the climbing gear. My friend Jared had our small haul bag. His ATC was in the bottom of the bag and I had my spare rappel figure 8, so I gave that to him for the rappel. Within 200’ of the bottom, I noticed the rope had a knot joining another 60 meter rope to the ground. I also noticed chains to my right with another fixed 60 meter rope to the ground. Seemed easier, so I swung over switched ropes at a ledge, then rappelled to the ground. Jared didn’t see me do this, and didn’t notice the knot until he was on it. By good luck and some bouncing, the knot went throw the large eye of the figure eight rappel device. Badda-Bing Badda-Bang passed the knot in seconds. Knot a recommendation though🙀

  • @pierochiarotto8620
    @pierochiarotto8620 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @GregSidberry
    @GregSidberry 2 роки тому

    Wow, didn't know I needed this. Good beta

  • @andrewgallant9869
    @andrewgallant9869 2 роки тому

    Great video !

  • @GregSidberry
    @GregSidberry 2 роки тому

    This is the best pas break down I've seen. 3 years of personal research in 6min. Good job. only feedback: could have spent more time on dynamic pas ( rope /dynamic slings are rated for multiple ff2's ) vs static pas ( dyneema fails + increases forces / nylon often fails ).

  • @pierochiarotto8620
    @pierochiarotto8620 2 роки тому

    I wonder what's the etimology of the knot's name

  • @sethmoking
    @sethmoking 2 роки тому

    Is this really more secure than a flemish bend?

  • @danz2022
    @danz2022 2 роки тому

    But the Daisy chain support around 3kn thats not real ?

  • @thumb1040
    @thumb1040 2 роки тому

    Appreciate your videos a lot! Quality content. In the longest, and less redundant configuration, clipping only the bottom loop, you say (2:57) that a biner on the other side is necessary to prevent the overhand from rolling. Wouldn't it be stopped by the fact that it's a loop? I can totally see how a biner to close the system would matter for the other two systems though (your favorite overhand on a bight i.e. folded over configuration 0:43) and the basket hitch configuration (3:38).

  • @spaceman61
    @spaceman61 2 роки тому

    Good stuff Sarah, thank you

  • @bigskyscott4092
    @bigskyscott4092 3 роки тому

    Watching your videos helps me with my depression. I wish you all the best. I hope you continue to educate people about the joys of climbing. Keep up the good work young lady!

  • @jrbtc
    @jrbtc 3 роки тому

    Hi Sarah. Enjoyed your video. I am also a fan of the Garda hitch and stumbled on your video after publishing my own. I thought you might enjoy seeing the bull hitch variant i used in mine. Not promoting, just sharing. Cheers. ua-cam.com/video/OirPmQYueWQ/v-deo.html

  • @guilhermebrito4837
    @guilhermebrito4837 3 роки тому

    Excellent content!

  • @MOTOMINING
    @MOTOMINING 3 роки тому

    I was just taught the fig 8 with retrace for an anchor, I don't know why I'd ever tie a flat figure 8 when I know a double fishermans, but that's really good to know it's dangerous when pulled that way. Thank you!

  • @bigskyscott4092
    @bigskyscott4092 3 роки тому

    Great job young lady! You are a good instructor. Keep up the great work!

  • @StevenEWright
    @StevenEWright 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the nice video. In my opinion, it's much better to leave the follower tethered until they are ready to rappel. Without it, they could be in for a rude awakening if they aren't paying attention when the leader shifts their weight unto the next anchor. Seems worth the minor drawback of inconveniencing the follower with cleaning the anchor to me.

  • @bigskyscott4092
    @bigskyscott4092 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for helping me with my depression. You give me a few minutes of solace.

  • @AndrewHelwer
    @AndrewHelwer 3 роки тому

    Is there a reason you would use the garda to attach your footloop sling to the rope instead of attaching the sling directly with a kleimheist? Easier to release I guess?

    • @lead.likeagirl
      @lead.likeagirl 2 роки тому

      You can't use a garda if the rope is tensioned so that would be a better scenario for a klemheist in that case!

  • @ericskye9790
    @ericskye9790 3 роки тому

    Great video! One thing to note is that using a knot in your sling is going to be a real bear to get out after you weight it. My current solution to this is to keep a dedicated tether (120cm nylon) with an overhand knot about half way for extending the rappel, because that knot is never coming out. Just like you show at 2:12. I was seeking out a way to slim down my setup and get rid of single-purpose items like that. A wise old Gunks guy on FB suggested this, which blew my mind: Using a double length dyneema sling, clove hitch your rappel biner in about half way, wherever you like it. I've only tried this out hanging in my basement but it seems to work great. I use both legs of the sling, but you still get 11kn if you use one strand. Using a bigger biner helps a lot, which led me to also ditch my belay-specific BD Gridlock biner (figure 8 style) for a standard HMS. Cheers!