Ice Axe Self Arrest

A practical demonstration of ice axe self arrest technique taken from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland's 'Winter Essentials' DVD.

Full DVD available here: http://www.mcofs.org.uk/dvds-publications.asp

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• ice axe self arrest
• ice axe braking
• snow
• winter
• mountain
• safety
• MCofS
• ice axe

[itsr00k]

Thank you very much for the video.

I didn't understand what was being said when i read it elsewhere in print, but now it makes perfect sense.

[travv53]

Good video!

[dandan832]

@TalesFromRealAir2112 thanks for the reply

[TalesFromRealAir2112]

Good to see Roger, excellent chap - really really knows his stuff.

[TalesFromRealAir2112]

@dandan832 In that case, you're down to pretty much spreading your arms out and trying to get as much friction on the snow as possible - and hoping to hell you're not near an edge.

[dandan832]

What happens if you lose the axe in the process?

[Anetoman]

good demostration.

[peteh1h1h]

Now THIS is a well appreciated posting!  Something that needs practice for refresher frequently! Thank you Diane! :-)

[afterthefact15]

damn thats like a 45 degree slope.

[usernametakenthis]

awesome videos

[cpalex1983]

Very informative and useful. Thank you so much

[madders280392]

Very useful. Next time it snows I'm going out for a play.