A crack or chimney whose sides are not parallel, but form two converging planes of rock to the back. A usually insecure fin or flake of rock or ice. A technique for ascending steep or overhanging ice. The two forward points and two vertical points of the crampons are used for purchase simultaneously with the supporting balance of hand-held tools, such as ice axes. A sharp pinnacle of rock on a ridge.
Flesh wounds on the hands resulting in ugly scabbing, generally incurred during crack climbing.
A novice climber. Symptoms include loss of memory and coordination, vision disturbances and hallucinations, paralysis and seizures. Immediate evacuation and treatment is imperative. High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, is a dangerous form of altitude sickness involving fluid buildup in the lungs. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue, pink sputum and increased heart rate.