Anchors on firn: T-slot anchor with an ice axe vs. sitting hip belay - Tutorial (13/18) | LAB ICE 

The T-slot anchor is ideal on firn, and can be built using an ice axe, ski or backpack. The sitting hip belay is recommended only as a protection point on steep sections. ► You can find all the tutorials and quizzes on anchors and more in the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE: t1p.de/lab-ice-en
On a high alpine tour, a correctly built T-slot anchor can be a very secure anchor on firn. An ice axe, ski or backpack can all be used as a T-slot anchor. For short protection points on steep sections, you can use the sitting hip belay. A step-by-step guide on how to build a secure T-slot anchor can be found in the video tutorial!
If your high alpine tour takes you across ice, neither the T-slot anchor or sitting hip belay can be used. On ice, other types of anchor come into question: ice screws and V-threads. Find out how to correctly build these anchors in the next video: • Anchors on ice: Buildi...