ClimbingTechniques.org-How to Escape a Belay Using a Prussik Knot and a Munter Mule Knot

This video describes how to escape from a belay if your climber is unconscious or seriously injured and cannot be lowered. You should keep in mind that it is not good for an unconscious climber to remain weighted in their harness for extended periods of time, so a prompt rescue is essential.

Also, in most cases, you should build a better anchor than the lone tree used in this video, but the concepts discussed are the same: lock off the belay, build an anchor, hold the rope in position using a prussik, attach a munter-mule to the anchor, and unweight the prussik.

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