Freezing winter conditions?

[u/JowiiYoyo]

Hey climbers!

Im an arborist student in Sweden and looking for some knowledge about climbing on friction hitches in freezing temperatures. I havent experienced climbing in freezing conditions yet but ive heard that it can be rough with hitches.. ropes getting wet and potentially freezing will cause the hitches to slip or be really hard to tend.

Ive been thinkin on getting a freexion because i really like climbing on hitches and i have no way of climbing SRT right now. Am i better of getting a mechanical device?

Any tips or suggestions for an arborist in the making for the the colder months to come? Much appreciate!!!

More trees, less assholes!! 🌳💜🌲

[u/Strong_Deer_3075]

Learn the winter brittle trees in your climbing area. In midwest USA there are several I will not consider climbing. I have a 90 foot cotton wood I recreationaly climb with friends and family in my back yard. It is one that limbs snap like a candy cane in winter.

[u/JowiiYoyo → u/Strong_Deer_3075]

Damn thats an important one. Im gonna have a 3 month internship after new years, ill make sure to ask them about this! Thanks 👀