Pivot

2x prusik loops Knife 240cm sling on a big HMS locker 3/5 120cm slings on snapgates (I usually use these as runners but occasionally belays) 6 screwgates Guide plate (dmm pivot is the GOAT) Nut key Radio Tibloc & microtraxion (these are recent purchases and only take them if I'm climbing/following s

For glacier travel you'll need a rope that the individual fibers are treated for water resistance and not only the sheet. Wet ropes that freezes are dangerous. In Beal terms you are looking for the Golden Dry (not the Dry Cover). For Edelrid, you'll need the Pro Dry. Both of your choices are on the

My first experience being the one belaying from the top was with my GriGri actually. The people I was with told me it was not so safe and the rope could slip back. And It did. The next two pitches I used it and all the pitches I had it with me also have a ledge where you cannot see the climber. (Als

I recommend getting 1 guide tube and 1 ABD, try a variety of belay devices if possible and buy the one you feel most comfortable with. I currently use the DMM Pivot and Edelrid Pinch. A tuber can be used for belaying in guide mode and be used in rappels while ABDs are more common in single pitch spo