Ice-Climbing : Page 374


Training.—Control that has been learned on easy ridges and rocks can be applied to ice; if easy glaciers and snow slopes can now be added to the training grounds, so much the better. A procedure parallel to that given for early training for rock can then be followed as the skier learns control, the use of equipment, and acquires endurance on ice.

Ice and snow walking.—A climber walking with nailed boots should select his foothold, place his foot on it accurately, and leave his foot as placed, without twisting or turning, until he moves it to a new hold. Pace and stride should be moderate. Weak surface crust that will break if the heel strikes first may hold if the foot is placed flat. If deep tracks are made, each man should follow in the

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