Thread: Ice axe and Crampons

Ice axes can get you through most situations if you have time and know how to use them, I once did a self arrest for myslef and the guy that was holding me by the ankle....
Crampons are good but can also be a bit of a risk in themselves, get them stuck in your calf/catch them when doing an arrest if you do slip etc. Best to get habitual in your response to falls before you venture too far with them (people do funny things when they take an unexpected slip-read the above comment about having a guy holding my ankle)