On 7/10/2005 Eduardo Slabofvic wrote:
>For a good laugh go to Germany
>and Czech Republic, Elbasandstien (not sure of the correct spelling there),
>and try your hand at using knots as trad gear. I found it a little disconcerting,
>but one of those essential climbing experiences as there is a very long
>history of this style of climbing, and knots for gear is not the only quirky
>tradition.
I read an article about this the other day. Looks frickin spooky, but I have to admit, I'm intrigued. I wonder if it's possible to protect Booroomba granite using only knots... |