Multi-Pitch Belaying- Potentially Fatal Errors to Avoid

In this video, guides demonstrate what can go wrong if you mess up belaying in guide-mode on a multi-pitch.

This video was reviewed by three or more IFMAGA/AMGA Certified Guides and/or SIET Instructors and produced by industry professionals.

However, this video may contain misinformation, may lack important details, may assume a certain knowledge base by the viewer, and is not intended for novices.

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Multi-Pitch Belaying