His only equipment, apart from rubber-soled boots, was a bag of chalk slung at the back of his belt, into which he dipped his hands to dry the sweat and improve his grip.

• 如果不算纯胶的攀登鞋，他唯一的装备就只有挂在腰带后面的那袋滑石粉了；手若是出汗了，伸进去蘸一下弄干来增加抓力。