Introduction to multipitching and G3+ scrambling
Vdiff climber wanted to look at building belays and experience harder scrambles.
*Chosen route too difficult for client in wet conditions.
*Constructed belays were too advanced for the client, overhand in the middle instead of large overhand, combining tactics of multiple slings/pieces to create masterpoint.
*Specific advanced techniques: Guidemode usage was novelty, placing carabiners in order for clients to leave belay caused confusion
Personal learning outcomes:
*Always create belays in sight of client to either coach crux moves or maintain coherent communication
*Verify clients understanding technical aspects of climbing protection before progressing onto more complicated setups.
*Mixing clients objectives across disciplines (even if mutually exclusive) can be problematic IF the client does not actually possess enough experience or enough knowledge to form a sound judgement on why techniques are being deployed at a given time.
Area :
Cwm Idwal, Glyderau, Tryfan and Gallt yr Ogof
Includes crags South of the A5 through the Ogwen Valley. Popular crags and routes include: Idwal Slabs (Tennis Shoe HS 4b), Tryfan Bach (Little Tryfan Arete Mod), East Face Of Tryfan (Grooved Arete HVD). Please note that Carreg Mianog and Amphitheatre Buttress (Craig yr Ysfa) are within the 'Carneddau' area.
