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leader's footsteps, spelling him off after a prearranged tour of duty at the arduous job of breaking trail. (See also Pace.) Climbing Aids Use of the ice ax.—(1) When the climber is skiing, the ax is placed head down in the rucksack, the pick preferably resting against something more substantial than the sugar bag. During an ascent on rock the ax may be suspendedby the wrist loop, inserted through the belt behind the hip,placed like a sword through a loop of rawhide tied wherethe left shoulder strap meets the rucksack, or placed headdown in the pack. No method is satisfactory, but any isbetter than leaving behind an ax that may be needed badly |
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