LOL, my crampons (CAMP Ice Riders) are like 20 years old and still going strong but they do indeed need a "tap" once in a while! One thing, I'd like to add is that if one is not used to crampons, not only can they slip if they bugger up their foot placements but they can trip over for sure because they don't pick up their feet properly between moves and if they aren't wearing a helmet then it may be possible to stumble and bang your head. besides, it's a good idea to wear a helmet anyway.
Good video topic I am hiking in ice tomorrow in the mountains and just wondered “maybe this isn’t going to be common sense.” Happy I thought that and that videos are here
Probably important to make sure you are showing the use of the ice axe with the strap that leashes it to you belt or pack hip belt. In a self arresting situation, the force can rip that axe right out of your hand and without it leashed to you, your axe is gone.
this man deserves some likes. he literally walked out to an ice shelf to show you how to use crampons.
Not an ice shelf.
Remembering you’ve removed your crampons is a real thing. It’s easy to forget. Thank you for pointing that out so folks don’t feel embarrassed.
i love love love your explanations! thank you
TKS..going to my first glacier in feb/20 at Alma Blanca Glaciar at the end of Quebrada del Matienzo Las Cuevas Argentina
Im Brazilian
Thanks a million for this. Very informative.
LOL, my crampons (CAMP Ice Riders) are like 20 years old and still going strong but they do indeed need a "tap" once in a while! One thing, I'd like to add is that if one is not used to crampons, not only can they slip if they bugger up their foot placements but they can trip over for sure because they don't pick up their feet properly between moves and if they aren't wearing a helmet then it may be possible to stumble and bang your head. besides, it's a good idea to wear a helmet anyway.
Thank you!!
Very instructive
Good video topic I am hiking in ice tomorrow in the mountains and just wondered “maybe this isn’t going to be common sense.” Happy I thought that and that videos are here
Amazing, thanks for sharing it :)
very good
can you do martial arts kicks in crampons?
Lol when you said "Front points" and then dug your heel into the snow, I was like "Everything I have ever known is a lie."
can you buy antibott and attach it to older cramons?
i am fortunate to be alive... i tried to cross an ice field trail at glacier nat'l park.... w/o proper gear
I see it all the time in GNP. Have you gotten the gear and are you coming back? You will love the freedom once you have the skills and gear!
Probably important to make sure you are showing the use of the ice axe with the strap that leashes it to you belt or pack hip belt. In a self arresting situation, the force can rip that axe right out of your hand and without it leashed to you, your axe is gone.
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he hee i wonder how they came up with the name of CRAMPONS? 🤣 Its sounds like having menstruation pains. I call them ice cleats
I see , walking on ice , snow ? For what ? To climbing? To top points , had a nice views ? Too dangerous!!!
“a solid thumbs down to the existence of mountains!”