How did Peak manage to save himself after being suspended on a rope?

• A. He twisted himself to his back against the wall, drove the front points of his crampons into the rock, and used that hold to climb.
• B. He swung his legs upward and jumped to the next hold.
• C. He cut the rope and slid down the rock.
• D. He shouted for help and waited for a rescue.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is self-rescue through precise body positioning and using gear to gain a foothold on the rock. Peak turns himself so his back faces the wall, bringing his weight into contact with the rock rather than hanging solely on the rope. He then drives the front points of his crampons into the rock, creating a secure bite. That foothold lets him push upward and move to the next hold, effectively climbing up the face to safety. This approach leverages the grip of the crampons and the climber’s leg strength to convert downward tension into upward progress, a classic one-man climbing move when you’re suspended and need to ascend a rock face.