ropeline

Therefore, at the beginning of the operation, the packet did not always reach the turning points of the ropeline at the intermediary supports.

Gombu then went forward and with the aid of oxygen succeeded in cutting steps and fixing ropelines up to the so-called Yellow Band and finally reached the Geneva Spur.

Off he'd wander, down the ropeline, grinning, winking, bending down to take a bite of somebody's hot dog, closing his eyes to kiss some baby.