To me it seems silly and unnecessarily dangerous. I imagine there are some positives like being lightweight, cheap, the rungs are probably good for crampons.
But why tie two together in the middle? Just get a long one. And if your life depends on it why not make it a bit wider and have better anchors on either side. Some light railings. Design it to be super portable, rich people would pay for it.
Really the thing that gets me is they tie two together in the dead center.
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The coupling of two ladders at their midpoint during crevasse crossings on Everest and similar mountaineering endeavors is justified on the grounds of practicality and safety. This approach allows for greater flexibility, adaptability to varying crevasse widths, and redundancy in case of ladder damage. Moreover, the wider platform facilitates secure crampon attachment. Considering weight limitations and operational efficiency, this technique has been endorsed by experienced mountaineers. Its implementation is guided by the paramount concern for safety and the unique challenges posed by high-altitude mountaineering.
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