Belay or rappel device on Everest
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 Everest asks for
Standard
Figure-8, or a tube device that takes the fat, icy fixed lines (11 mm); check with your operator
Kinds
- Belay Devices
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Denali, Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid
- Optional on: Elbrus
