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AMGA Presents Raising Systems

The AMGA Tech Videos offer all sorts of useful info for mountain enthusiasts. In this episode, AMGA Instructor Team Member, Patrick Ormond provides some pro tips about setting up a 3:1 raising system and counting mechanical advantage.

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How To Tie The Auto-Block, Prusik, And Klemheist Friction Hitches

Do you know your friction hitches?

Join AMGA Instructor Team Member Patrick Ormond and he explains different types of friction hitches that you’ll want to know. Learn about the Auto-Block, Prusik, and Klemheist friction hitches in this video posted by Outdoor Research.

Learn how to tie friction hitches:

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Published on Jan 16, 2017 AMGA Instructor Team Member Patrick Ormond explains how to tie the…

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AMGA Presents Belay Positioning While Ice Climbing

The AMGA Tech Videos offer all sorts of useful info for mountain enthusiasts. In this episode, AMGA Instructor Team Member, Patric Ormond teaches you about belay positioning while ice climbing.

Learn more about belay positioning while ice climbing:

Belay Positioning from American Mountain Guides Assoc on Vimeo.

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AMGA Presents Placing Ice Screws

Take a moment and learn something new from the AMGA.

The AMGA Tech Videos offer all sorts of useful info for mountain enthusiasts. In this episode, Patrick Ormond, AMGA Instructor Team Member, teaches you how to place ice screws.

Learn more about how to place ice screws:

Placing Ice Screws from American Mountain Guides Assoc on Vimeo.

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