How to choose equipment for snow mountain climbing
How to choose equipment for snow mountain climbing? You need to prepare a lot of things before climbing a snow mountain, because snow mountain climbing is a relatively dangerous project. If you don’t do enough Be prepared: You may not know how to deal with problems when they arise. Below I will share how to choose equipment for snow mountain climbing. Let’s take a look.
How to choose snow mountain climbing equipment 1
Snow mountain climbing equipment brands
Personally, I think it is best for us to choose big brands to obtain CE or UIAA certification when purchasing equipment. Note: 1. CE is only a standard. Some products do not need to be tested by a testing agency. They can be marked with CE through self-declaration. 2. Obtaining UIAA certification is much more difficult than obtaining CE certification. It is physical testing, it has targeted standards, and its standards are stricter, so it is safer to buy UIAA certified products, while CE is just a standard.
Snow mountain climbing equipment
Technical equipment: mountaineering helmet, alpine boots, crampons, mountaineering safety belt, big pick (small pick), daisy rope (120cm), flat strap (60 , 120 each), grab knot (60, 120 each), main lock (5), quick release (2), ascender, descender (eight figures or ATC)
Non Technical equipment: snow goggles (backup), fleece hat (backup), waterproof gloves (backup), headlamp (backup), sunscreen, mountain stove (preferably reactor), tent, moisture-proof mat, sleeping bag, hiking poles< /p>
Precautions for climbing snow-capped mountains
1. Climbing snow-capped mountains is still somewhat dangerous after all, so you should be fully prepared and act according to your ability.
2. Be especially cautious when climbing glaciers and snow slopes. There are many fissures on glaciers. The biggest threats to people are the icefall area and the fissures on the edge of the foothills. In particular, hidden fissures covered by snow are dangerous.
3. When passing through a crack, several people should move in groups and connect each other with ropes. The distance between two adjacent people should be 10 to 12 meters.
4. Those who open the way in front should always detect the reality and the reality. People behind you must follow the footsteps of the people in front, it is safer this way.
5. When crossing the ice bridge on the crack, crawl forward.
6. At the junction of ice and snowy slopes, the snow is often very deep and you must form a group when taking action.
7. When crossing a snow bridge, the path opener detects whether the snow bridge is empty or solid, and then passes on the ground. If the snow is very soft and you must pass through it, you should crawl.
8. When climbing a steep snow slope, be sure to stand firmly on both feet before moving.
9. To step forward, step on the snow with the forefoot of both feet, step on it into a step and then move the back foot.
10. If you accidentally slip and fall, lie down immediately to prevent sliding.
11. When passing through avalanche-dangerous areas, you should loosen the straps in advance to prepare for the release of large backpacks and other equipment when necessary to ensure freedom of movement. Take off the snow hat that blocks your vision and hearing to detect avalanche signs as early as possible.
12. Avoid crossing dangerous snow slopes laterally. Avoid sound vibrations such as shooting. Avoid falling or other impact on the snow surface.
13. If you are caught in an avalanche, you should swim bravely and repeatedly in the moving snow flow, trying to float to the surface of the snow flow. Because it is difficult to move your hands and feet after the avalanche stops, you should try to stay out of the snow while the snow flow is moving.
14. When buried in the snow, let the saliva flow out of your mouth, look at the direction of the flow, and determine whether you are upside down, and then try to save yourself.
15. Generally speaking, the weather will be fine the day after new snowfall, and avalanches will occur in the snow at 9 to 10 o'clock in the morning.
16. Snowy mountains are covered with snow all year round, so the snow is relatively thick. When you shout loudly, sound waves with relatively high energy will be generated. When the sound waves propagate in the snowy mountains, they will collide with the mountain walls, causing the snow blocks to slide down. An avalanche may occur during the slide, so don’t shout!
17. There is no need to rush or go all out during the adaptation process. Take your time and do not climb more than 300 to 500 meters vertically every day.
18. Headache (can be relieved by aspirin), irregular breathing at night, increased respiratory rate during the day, and increased urination. These are normal reactions.
19. Moderate mountain sickness: insomnia, reduced urination, and headache that cannot be relieved even by taking aspirin. Stay at your current altitude for a while (1 to 2 days) until you feel better. Don't keep climbing until you get back to normal! How to choose snow mountain climbing equipment 2
Selection of snow mountain climbing equipment
Snow mountain climbing equipment brands
Personally, I think it is best for us to choose big brands to obtain CE or CE when purchasing equipment. UIAA certified.
Note:
1. CE is only a standard. Some products do not need to be tested by a testing agency. They can be marked with CE through self-declaration
2. Obtaining UIAA certification is much more difficult than obtaining CE certification.
It is physical testing, it has targeted standards, and its standards are more stringent, so it is safer to buy UIAA certified products, and CE is just a standard.
Snow mountain climbing equipment
Technical equipment:
Mountaineering helmet, alpine boots, crampons, mountaineering safety belt, big pick (small pick), daisy rope ( 120cm), webbing (one each for 60 and 120), grab knot (one each for 60 and 120), main lock (5 pcs), quick release (2 pcs), ascender, descender (figure 8 or ATC) < /p>
Non-technical equipment:
Snow goggles (backup), fleece hat (backup), waterproof gloves (backup), headlamp (backup), sunscreen, alpine stove (most (Good reactor), tent, moisture-proof mat, sleeping bag, trekking poles
Precautions for snow mountain climbing equipment
1. Backup - representatives need to prepare duplicate copies
2. Alpine boots - buy 1-1.5 sizes larger than your usual shoes because you have to wear thick socks for a long time and do not need to compress your feet too tightly to avoid affecting blood circulation.
3. Seat belt - pay attention to your waistline and be careful not to buy one that is too big or too small
4. Daisy rope - you can use oxtail instead, but it is recommended to use daisy rope when climbing
5. Grabbing knot - obtained by tying a Pisces knot on a 5-7mm auxiliary rope
6. Main lock - make sure you have a pear lock. You can classify the locks on Baidu (there is an automatic lock is best). The main lock is divided into 2 daisy chains, 1 descender, 1 ascender + a loose lock, and 1 spare. Loose locks can be replaced with quick padlocks.
7. Snow goggles - please do not wear ski goggles because they are convex. It is recommended to buy snow goggles similar to cycling glasses (100% UV protection)
8. Headlamp - It is recommended to buy a lightweight, low-temperature resistant headlamp: foreign black bricks and climbing ropes, domestic Sanlis and Felix are all available.
9. Tent - Tent is mainly used to prevent wind and snow. Please try to buy a lighter tent with lower requirements for warmth. Because you have to rely on a sleeping bag to keep warm.
10. Sleeping bag - it is recommended to choose goose down
11. Moisture-proof pad - please do not bring an inflatable pad. It is recommended to buy a silver rub belt with anti-heat function
12. Mountaineering Rods - must be brought, because most of our mountain climbing is on foot
13. Snow gloves are not listed here because the alpine boots and jacket pants worn during mountain climbing have replaced the function of snow gloves.