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The Garda Hitch

The garda hitch is a nifty trick to have in your tool box.  I see it as being extremely useful in crevasse rescue and other “oh sh*t” situations.  Here is the garda hitch as presented by Kurt Hicks (link).

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August 7, 2011

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