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

2. Ice Axes Length: Leash: 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 b. Self-belay 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, ...