LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
TAPE, SPECTRUM 48/128K
Type LOAD "" and press RETURN. Press PLAY on the tape.

DISK, SPECTRUM +3
Turn on the computer, insert the disk and press ENTER

KEYBOARD CONTROLS
I - Up, K - Down, L - Right, J - Left, SPACE - Fire
Keys can be redefined.

Routes:

1- Hat Trick
2- Side-Burner
3- Edge of Fright
4- Footlose
5- Knucklehead
6- Consider Me Gone

To select a route, move the cursor over its symbol and press fire or SPACEBAR. Its description will appear: route name, total height in meters, difficulty level and estimated time to reach the top.

NOTE: You can also use keys 1 to 6 to select routes.

If you accept a route, press Y or move the cursor to YES and then press fire or RETURN. If you don't accept it, then press N or move the cursor to NO and press fire or RETURN.

If you're selecting more than one route, repeat this process to choose the rest of them. After selecting the last route, you'll automatically go to the provisions and equipment screen.

PREPARATIONS: PROVISIONS AND EQUIPMENT

Your backpack includes provisions and equipment for basic climbing, but it's a good idea to check what you're carrying before accepting. Maybe it doesn't include everything you need or maybe it includes things you don't.

You know better than anyone what you need. For example, if the expedition is going to be long, you will want more food. If it's going to be short you may carry more "luxuries". Just like in real life, you'll discover than with more experience you'll find it easier to decide what to take. To check you're not leaving anything essencial, look at the "List of Equipment" in this section.

ON THE WAY
Climbing and jumping

Now you're ready to climb to the top. Start by walking with a firm rhythm (check the following table). If you think the terrain you see seems insecure, touch it with your piolet (you always carry the piolet, that's why it's not on the list).

Jump over the cracks in the ice. If you make a mistake and fall, try to stop your fall using the joystick or keyboard. If you do so or fall and survive, you'll have to get out of there quickly. To climb out of a crack in the ice use the same procedure as in the ice walls.

Look at the "Climbing on the ice" section for tips and techniques. Once you're on level ground again, continue walking and take more care this time.

Action		Joystick Movements			Key Controls
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Walk			Move the joystick			Press left and
			firmly left and right		right, one
									after the other
									with a walking
									rhythm.

Test the		Press fire					Press SPACEBAR

Jump		Move the joystick UP			Press Up

PROVISIONS

To open your backpack, press RETURN to activate the cursor on the screen. Move the cursor over your backpack and press RETURN or fire. A list will appear with the contents of your backpack. Move the joystick up/down or press the up and down keys to move over the list. When the article you want highlights, press fire or SPACEBAR. You'll hear a confirmation sound and the article will disappear from the list (or you'll have one less of its type).

To put something into your backpack or to use some climbing equipment (such as ropes) press RETURN. Move the cursor over the head of the climber and press fire or SPACEBAR. You'll se a list of equipment you're carrying with you. Again, use the joystick or up/down keys to move over the list. When the article you want is highlighted press fire or SPACEBAR. You'll hear a confirmation sound and the article will disappear from the list because you're using it or will be back in your backpack.

Sometimes, when you select articles from your backpack or body, you won't hear the confirmation sound, only a short tone, and the items won't disappear from the list. These items are used automatically as needed. For example, while you climb a rock wall you'll need pitons, a hammer, etc... to be able to secure yourself with a rope, but all you need to do is select the rope.

BEGINNER'S LUCK

The first time you suffer what would be a fatal fall, a short text will come on the screen: "You're lucky. Keep trying". If the route is easy, you can make up to three mistakes. Two for medium routes and only one for hard routes. When you're saved by luck, you don't have to keep on climbing. Press ESC.

CLIMBING ON ICE

Sooner or later you'll reach the first ice wall. Before getting there, stop and open your backpack then put on your crampons. Afterwards, select a rope and go on.

If you're on an ice wall without your crampons, don't risk yourself. Secure yourself with the strap so you can access your backpack. This way you'll be able to put on your crampons. Then select a rope and start climbing.

To climb, drive your piolets on the ice (look at the following table) and then place your first foot. When that foot is secured, move your body up and then place the second foot. Continue this way and remember  the first thing you must always do is drive your piolets on the ice.

Action		Joystick Movements			Key Controls
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Drive 		Move up					Press up
Piolets

Place		Move down				Press down
1º Foot

Go Up		Press fire					Press SPACEBAR

Place		Move down				Press down

The small climber on the right of the wall indicates how high you are and how much higher you have to get. If you're using the crampons you'll advance slow but surely, but without them it will be much harder to place your feet.

Keep on climbing this way until you reach level ground again. To get better results, move fast enough to get a good rhythm but not too fast so that you forget to secure the piolets or feet.

NOTE: Look at the "Using the rope" section to learn more details about climbing the ice.

CLIMBING ON ROCK

Action		Joystick Movements			Key Controls
________________________________________________

Select hand	Press fire					Press SPACEBAR
or foot

Move hand	Move the joystick			Press up or down
or foot, up		up and down
or down

Move up,		Press fire while you move		Keep one of the
down or		the joystick in the direction	direction keys
to the sides	you want to move			pressed and then
									press SPACEBAR
Evade		Move the joystick			Press left or right
Rocks		to get away from the rocks		depending on
									where the rocks
									are coming 
									from

The first thing you must do is move the hand or feet that is not well secured. After that, move any weak member (blinking icon). If all your hands and feet are secured, then move the one that will best help your advance.

When you're positioned correctly, your arms can pull you up and your legs can help pushing. This way your body will go up. You can also move to the sides to help you evade rock falls or to get to the better grips. Sometimes you may even have to go down.

You can change position or even go up with only one or two secure grips but you have to move quickly. Keep an eye on the rock while you climb and try to place your hands and feet on the bigger cracks. Those are the best grips.

To climb well you just need to practice. If you manage to keep a steady rhythm from one grip to the next one you'll probably reach the top with no problems.