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Ice Axes / Self-Arrest / Glissading

Ice Axes / Self-Arrest / Glissading. Overview Ice axes Self-belay Self-arrest Glissading. Ice Axes. Length: Short for technical ice climbing Long for general mountaineering Leash: Keeps the axe with you on steep slopes Possibly dangerous during a fall. How to Carry an Ice Axe.

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Ice Axes / Self-Arrest / Glissading

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  1. Ice Axes / Self-Arrest / Glissading • Overview • Ice axes • Self-belay • Self-arrest • Glissading

  2. Ice Axes • Length: • Short for technical ice climbing • Long for general mountaineering • Leash: • Keeps the axe with you on steep slopes • Possibly dangerous during a fall

  3. How to Carry an Ice Axe

  4. How to Grasp an Ice Axe a. Self-arrest grip • ready for self-arrest b. Self-belay grip • more comfortable

  5. Self-Belay • An extra point of contact with the snow • Used to PREVENT a long slide

  6. Self-Arrest • Technique to STOP yourself while sliding downhill • Practice on various steepnesses and snow conditions • Will NOT stop all falls: use good judgement

  7. Self-Arrest Technique • Plant pick in snow to provide braking • Head uphill, face down, legs apart, weight on axe • Can use knees, feet without crampons, elbows, hands • Act quickly!!!!

  8. Self-Arrest Technique

  9. Glissading • A fast, fun way down the mountain • Be careful! • Watch out for rocks, trees, ice, drop offs, ...

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