Winter skills 3.6: topping out on winter climbs

Expert tips for winter climbing. Topping out on your climb: Get a rock belay near the top if possible Prepare map, goggles etc in advance Anticipate poor communication when you reach the plateau/shoulder Discuss signals and order of events If all else fails, pay out all rope and climb when it goes tight Don’t overlook final rock runners Low anchor usually requires sitting stance Add your partner’s name to shouted calls This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in assoc