Cutting steps in snow and ice 

Always good when guiding others...and reminding you to check your crampons next time ...Especially those downhill runs - ouch - HELLO BACK, REMEMBER ME!

Useful stuff. Well explained kicking method. Now I know what to do my (loaned but never used) ice ax too. Thanks.

Awesome instructional video! Thank you Mr. Chaddwick

„Would be an unfortunate part of the day“ love it hahaha

thanks a lot for these useful advice !!

Downhill step cutting is awkward and can be painful being bent over reaching down, quite glad I opted for a slightly longer walking axe, not a consideration for a lot of people and the trend to go short (~50cm) makes no sense to me whatsoever, I'm just over 6' and chose a 65cm, not too excessive and fits the old 'top of the boot' sizing, but more importantly it doesn't protrude beyond my hip when in an arrest position, it is about on the longer limit but it makes for a much more comfortable day out. Great video series, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

Thank you.

This looks like hell on your back?