What does a MICRO TRAXION do?

MICRO TRAXION is a compact and lightweight progress-capture pulley (85 g) designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, and self-rescue, and for use as an emergency ascender. The cam can be locked in the open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley.

How do you rescue crevasse?

The basic steps are the following:

Arrest the fall.
Build an anchor.
Transfer the weight of the climber onto the anchor.
Assess the situation.
Prepare the lip of the crevasse.
Set up a hauling system.

Does micro traxion damage rope?

Beginning of sheath damage The ropes used with the MICRO TRAXION can be damaged at loads between 4 kN and 5 kN (or more) depending on their diameter.

How many carabiners do you need for crevasse rescue?

Crevasse Rescue Gear – The Essentials 7mm prussik cord; 2 x 5m lengths, 1 x 7m length (for building anchors) 5mm prussik cord, 2 x 5m lengths (for attaching to and climbing up the rescue line) 4 x non-locking carabiners (two sets of identical pairs) 4 x locking carabiners (two should be “Munter” or pair shaped)

What is the Petzl Tibloc for?

Ultra-light and very compact ascender for rope ascents, hauling systems or friction knot replacement in self-rescue situations. TIBLOC has an automatic system that presses the carabiner against the rope to start the braking action on the rope.

How do you set up a solo rope?

How To Rope Solo – The Basics

Build a bomber, multi-directional anchor (a bolted anchor is best when first learning this technique) and tie one end of the rope to it.
Tie in to the other end of the rope.
Pull a few meters of rope through from the anchor side and tie a clove hitch to a screwgate.

What gear do you need for crevasse rescue?

Crevasse Rescue Gear

1 snow picket per person to build an anchor; potentially you’ll have access to other teammates’ pickets as well.
Single and double nylon slings to build anchors.
20 feet of 5-7 mm accessory cord for making prusik slings.
2 pulleys (or carabiners acting as pulleys) for your hauling system.