Belay or rappel device on Elbrus
Also called: Belay device, Descender, Rappel/belay device
What it is for
Controls the rope when belaying a partner or rappelling down a fixed line.
What Elbrus asks for
Optional
Ask your operator: a figure-8 for the routes with fixed lines (SummitClimb: "tube style devices, i.e. ATC will not work on fixed lines")
Kinds
- Belay Devices
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Denali, Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid
- Optional on: Elbrus
