Preview to Between Pitching and Free Solo Climbing, Part IV: Short-Pitching (Copy)
Downclimbing is an important skill for anyone who climbs outdoors. It is downright necessary for those who "scramble" on ridges or other terrain that typically doesn't use ropes. There are times where it feels self-evident to face in towards the rock, and there are times where is feels very comfortable to face away from the rock. But what about those times when it isn't obvious? The full video goes into how I think about deciding to face in or away.
Follow this link to the full video and accompanying blog post.