Cutting steps in snow and ice

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Glenmore Lodge instructor Mark Chaddwick gives somes top tips for cutting steps when travelling in winter without crampons. Glenmore Lodge offer a range of winter skills courses from December to April, based in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Useful stuff. Well explained kicking method. Now I know what to do my (loaned but never used) ice ax too. Thanks.

[@L8rCloud]

Always good when guiding others...and reminding you to check your crampons next time
...Especially those downhill runs - ouch - HELLO BACK, REMEMBER ME!

[@HazardJack]

„Would be an unfortunate part of the day“ love it hahaha

[@Don.Challenger]

more apt perhaps to insert "would begin an . . ." and it's just those beginnings that detract from your pleasurable exercise.

[@MTNADVENTURE831]

Awesome instructional video! Thank you Mr. Chaddwick

[@mimitriathlon]

thanks a lot for these useful advice !!

[@MitchHatch-dp4ct]

This looks like hell on your back?

[@mattbaker1683]

Downhill step cutting is awkward and can be painful being bent over reaching down, quite glad I opted for a slightly longer walking axe, not a consideration for a lot of people and the trend to go short (~50cm) makes no sense to me whatsoever, I'm just over 6' and chose a 65cm, not too excessive and fits the old 'top of the boot' sizing, but more importantly it doesn't protrude beyond my hip when in an arrest position, it is about on the longer limit but it makes for a much more comfortable day out. Great video series, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@20Hikecdt23]

Thank you.