Rangers rescue hiker after fall on icy descent at Kaaterskill Falls
HUNTER — Microspikes could not save a hiker from slipping Sunday on an ice-covered descent at Kaaterskill Falls. The ...
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Scottish mountain rescue urges climbers to wear crampons, not microspikes, after a challenging winter rescue
"We want to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of proper winter gear. We’ve seen a concerning trend of microspikes use instead of crampons." Microspikes are lightweight traction devices ...
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Mountain rescue team urges climbers to use proper equipment after 'challenging' call-out
They stressed the importance of using crampons, not microspikes, which are unsuited to the conditions of Scotland’s mountains. Killin Mountain Rescue said: “Another challenging rescue last night, this ...