Walking techniques high alpine tours: on ice with crampons & ice axe – Tutorial (10/18) | LAB ICE

Walking on glacial ice: How do I walk with crampons? How do I use an ice axe correctly? Learn the right walking techniques for flat and steep terrain on a high alpine tour.

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There is a lot to consider when walking with crampons and an ice axe. As a general rule: Walk in small steps and with legs apart to avoid snagging the crampon on your pant legs. On moderately steep terrain you should use the flat-foot technique; on steep terrain you should use the front-pointing technique. Learn the difference in the video!

When roping up into a team on a high alpine tour, there is more you need to consider. Discover everything you need to know in the next video tutorial:    • Roping up on a glacier: Rope spacing ...