Dry-Tool Placements
ongoingUse dry-tool on rock features when ice absent — verify hold solidity.
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Use dry-tool on rock features when ice absent — verify hold solidity.
Manage crampon scratch on rock and tool swap between modes.
Place cams on rock, screws in ice, pitons if necessary on alpine routes.
Read line choosing path of least brittle ice and best rock.
Best practices for mixed rock and ice.
Repeated dry tooling breaks picks — carry spare pick.
Long mixed pitches need long slings — drag causes falls.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.