Walking with an Ice Axe | Episode 1 | MSC Alpine Snow Skills Series

In this episode of the Alpine Snow Skills Series we are going to take a closer look at ice axes and show you what type of ice axe you will need and why, followed by how to use it correctly and safely when walking on snow slopes.

This series is aimed to introduce participants to basic skills and we encourage you to further your education to keep yourself safe in the outdoors. A great place to start is to watch the rest of the videos in this series and attend an alpine skills course.

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Find an alpine course provider in your region: www.mountainsafety.org.nz/resources/community/courses/

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Produced by the NZ Mountain Safety Council: www.mountainsafety.org.nz

Developed with: NZ Alpine Club, NZ Outdoor Instructors Association, NZ Mountain Guides Association, Quite Nice Films
NZMGA Guide: Dave McKinley (Alpine Guides Ltd) #MakeItHomeNZ 2020

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