Vertical caving terminology and methods > Fixed aids
A ladder that is left in situ on a pitch at all times, so that you do not need to bring your own ladder to rig the pitch. Fixed ladders are generally of a far higher standard than an electron ladder, and may be rigid, or made from thicker stainless steel cables, chains, or flexible, interlinked steel steps. Fixed ladders are typically official fixed aids, but there are some cases where a fixed ladder is unmaintained. Unmaintained electron ladders that have been left in a cave should never be trusted.
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