Walking techniques high alpine tours: on firn with crampons & ice axe – Tutorial (9/18) | LAB ICE

Walking on a glacier: How do I walk on firn? Watch the tutorial to learn how to walk correctly and safely on flat and steep firn during a high alpine tour and when you should use crampons and an ice axe. ► You can find all the tutorials and quizzes on the right walking techniques and more in the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE: https://t1p.de/lab-ice-en

On high alpine tours, walking on firn or ice on glaciers requires special walking techniques. Walking with crampons and an ice axe is something that has to be learned. As a general rule, you should avoid using crampons wherever possible to save energy and minimize the risk of injury in the event of a fall. However, when the firn is very hard or has thawed to leave no snow cover but just bare ice, crampons are essential.

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