Ascending a rope is a really important skill for all sorts of situations. If your partner is injured, if you forget a clove hitch attached to a bail biner, if your rappel comes up short, or if you just can't follow a crux section, you will need to kno

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Twin Tension Rope System, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems / Leave a Comment Two Rope Tension System A-Frame Resultant Insight, Part 1 In the next section, Jason will walk you through some different

- Less strenuous to ascend the rope than the standard technique. Disadvantages - Only works in an abseiling situation. You cannot use this technique to regain your high-point if you fall into space when leading or following a steep pitch. - Difficult to s