fixed ropes in the upper sections

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fixed ropes in the upper sections

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Hörnligrat. Oct 2016

We woke up to snow--time to get movin

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Hörnligrat. Oct 2016

fixed ropes in the upper sections

We woke up to snow--time to get movin

Notice the fixed anchor. Guides wrap them twice without sling or carabineer to belay up and lower

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