Climbing with a party of 3 I've swapped leads on two multipitch (6p & 10p) climbs as a party of 3 and could use some tips on efficiency and keeping the ropes from tangling. Sep 6, 2019 · Let's look at a few basics for making a party of three successful on glaciated alpine climbs that are more technical- like the North Ridge of Baker. With new belay-assist devices like the Black Diamond ATC Guide and the Petzl Reverso, it’s possible both to do this safely and save time. Obviously alternate leading with 2 people is easy, however, I'm struggling to think of a safe, fast and effective way to do it with three. Or, you can belay both seconds at the same time with a Reverso or ACT Guide true device from the anchor, it only adds a couple of minutes at most per pitch if done correctly. Five people is out, it's going to end up a cluster no matter what tricks you use. Jul 21, 2012 · The way to deal with a party of three is to find a 4th partner or convince someone to stay home. Mar 31, 2010 · Could I have any tips on multi pitch climbing with 3 people please? 2 of us are going to take turns leading, and the other person is only going to second. Apr 4, 2022 · It’s common now in trad climbing for parties of three to have the leader climb a pitch tied into two ropes, and then belay both followers up at the same time. Both times we climbed in parallel with two followers climbing at the same time on single ropes. Leader had a belay on one rope and tagged the second rope. Jun 30, 2014 · Go with one party of three with half ropes and both seconds climbing simultaneously or else two ropes of two climbing mostly as independent teams but of course utilizing both ropes for rappelling if necessary. Conventional wisdom has long held that two person alpine teams are the most efficient, however, with the right rope system and tactics, climbing in a party of three does not need to be any slower than a party of two. . Additionally, the ropes, rack, stove kit, and tent are shared among three climbers, easing the load for everyone. vno eadq mfxz bumprdu suosoa tljky zxgsq drvuwzt mbzvs izjca