Slings and cowstails on Everest
Also called: Cows-tails / clip-in lanyards, Slings, Slings and Prusik rope
What it is for
Sewn loops of tape and short lanyards (cowstails) to clip yourself to anchors and fixed lines, and to build anchors.
What Everest asks for
Standard
A two-armed safety leash (cowstail) for the fixed lines, plus a spare sling, you carry it
Kinds
- Slings and Runners
- Lanyards and Cowstails
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Denali, Elbrus, Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid
- Optional on: Aconcagua
