How to Use and Carry and Ice Axe for Beginners - Try This at Home First

Aaron demonstrates the proper carry and use of an ice axe is the comfort of his back yard. This is the best place to start learning before you go out on the snow. Aaron shows a glacier and hybrid climbing ice axe, protection devices, and tricks about ice axe handling.
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[@Alex.0470]

Had an ice axe lent to me in patagonia with ZERO knowledge on how to use it. Slipped on a 50% grade and was flying down feet first in panic mode and gaining speed. I didnt know how to self arrest so i took the axe and swung it into the snow with my left hand...it dug into the snow and ripped out of my hand instantly and i kept sliding, eventually hitting a rock, continuing to slide until i hit a tree and bushes and was able to grab on to something. this info youre giving out, WILL SAVE SOMEONES LIFE.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad you survived the fall. That’s super scary.

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

I have viewed your videos on fitting a pack, and crampons, and have always felt you indentified the important points to emphasise as well as a few l issues the other educational videos missed. Thx for posting.

[@ALinsdau]

Thank you!

[@aturegano87]

No ice, no snow, but this is the best video on this topic I have found. Very detailed and complete 👌Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hectorjcm800]

This video saved me after slipping down a very steep slope on Iztaccihuatl in Mexico. First time on snow with crampons and ice axe, first time they saved my a$$. Now it also makes much more sense whay you put foam over the axe. When you bury it sometimes it goes real deep and that thing is sharp and right over your fingers!! Thank you!!!!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad you made it back safely. Hope the climbing trip was fun!

[@K3rm1tFr0g]

Love this sort of utilitarian straight to the facts type of content. This needs more views. Just earned a new sub. PS. we need more info about why your guide had to leave!

[@waltbates8257]

Best intro discussion to using an ice axe. Thanks for sharing. Still very relevant!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kcevirodem]

My son just sent this to me. I’m so glad that he found you. Good information! Thank you.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whitemexican3923]

Received my ice axe today. Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Enjoy it

[@stirfrywok2927]

I know I'm late to the party but this is excellent, thank you

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@MitchGoingPro]

Awesome stuff! Just found your channel. Love camping/backpacking, but really interested in getting into mountaineering and eventually polar expiditions. Subscribed!

[@ALinsdau]

Mitch Thank you. I hope you enjoy and I appreciate the subscription. Please suggest other video ideas to help you out. Safe trekking!

[@Rompack]

@@ALinsdau I never regretted the subscription of your channel.

[@ALinsdau]

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[@Rompack]

You explain it so clearly and honest, that everyone understands why. :-) Ignore the falling backpack. When you're dead it will be irrelevant.

[@ALinsdau]

Very true.

[@patrickglaser1560]

Had to use mine to climb 100 vertical feet to a safer descent yesterday... boy I wish I had a leash

[@ALinsdau]

Definitely worth the $$$. Here's a BD option: Black Diamond Slinger Ice Axe Leash: amzn.to/3v0wXlI

[@BGRRecords]

Great stuff, thanks so much! Sitting here in July, looking forward very much to having our local peaks covered in snow again. Thanks a bunch, great channel.

[@ALinsdau]

Can’t wait for the cold.

[@antonioagostinhoguedes993]

Extremely helpful. Thank you very much.

[@shazadkhan121]

Thank you I’ve just seen your video on I’ve ax I’ve always enjoyed your videos I’m in love with your style of explaining things and especially your voice is great and soft and soothing I’ve to admire your career achievements Thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mickeyhoward3851]

Just bought my first ice axe sfter a trip to the Alps. This was a really hrlpful introduction into practical techniques - thanks! I'll be practising on the Cairngorm mountains this winter.

[@ALinsdau]

Be safe!

[@SychJess]

Watched this is preparing for my PCT thru hike. Hopefully I won’t need to use this- but you may have just saved my life. Thanks for the video. Will be practicing with my ice axe this weekend.

[@ALinsdau]

Sure thing. Good luck - that's a big trek. Keep us posted!

[@elizab1028]

Great tips thanks for the refresher. I would like to point out that there is no substitute for beginers learning on a snow slope with an expert guide. Also I think you should add the self belay technique for next time.

[@ALinsdau]

Good pointers.

[@MrOlarry72]

great review... and love the special sound effects ! LOL

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks so much!

[@mainebeefman1]

Thanks for this great video on ice ax use. Very informative!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TommieG63]

So just that I'm hearing you correctly, unless you're doing a lot of ice climbing then the glacier axe either the longer one or the hybrid is the best choice? Would there ever be a time that you would carry both?

[@ALinsdau]

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[@pk3]

Great demonstration. Thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Great video my old instructor in the 80s at ft Lewis told us while climbing Rainier that Superman slide but called on your back the human missile .good times good times 😂

[@ALinsdau]

Those sound about right.

[@siriok9563]

Thanks very informative

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sardendibs]

Very helpful, thanks. I'm about to order my first ice axe, to be used only for glacier travel, not crazy steep. Looking at the Petzl Glacier, but can't decide between a 60 and a 68. I'm exactly 6ft tall, normal length arms. You say in the video that you sometimes wish your 65cm axe was 60 instead. Why? Thanks.

[@siqizhang]

I'm 6'2 and uses a 74

[@ALinsdau]

I'd get the larger bag.

[@Rompack]

You explain it so clearly and honest, that everyone understands why. :-) Ignore the falling backpack. When you're dead it will be irrelevant. Do you thing that the Black Diamond Venom should be fine also as a glacier axe when I buy it longer?

[@ALinsdau]

Yes, the Venom would work fine. Quite a few climbers now carry the Camp ice axes: CAMP Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe: amzn.to/3ImrDxR CAMP Corsa Ice Axe: amzn.to/2ZHxvA2 I wouldn't recommend the regular axe because it can't handle hard ice, you need the Nanotech.

[@matthewjamesshovlin3136]

Very interesting Im cycle touring Scotland and wanting to climb on my route so got ice axe and crampons

[@ALinsdau]

Sweet - I'd love to do a bike and climbing tour of Scotland.

[@Xialya]

Thanks for the video, very instructive. :) I'll get myself an ice axe, and crampons.

[@ALinsdau]

Have fun & be safe!

[@johnstrobel5836]

Great video. Watched it a year ago and just watched again. Plan on practicing before a basic climb (just in case there is a rare case that it is needed.) Any preference between curved or straight ice axes? Thanks again.

[@ALinsdau]

Slightly curved is nicer because it can be used for light-duty climbing. Not as good as an ice tool but better than straight shafts. Even the BD Raven Pro has a slight curve now.

[@alpinehikerguy]

New viewer. Appreciate the video. Good information and reviews.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks and welcome

[@elenadidenko5123]

Thank you for the video!

[@ALinsdau]

My pleasure!

[@Lauren-ud1ec]

Super helpful. Loved the sound effects! Could you do more mountaineering videos for complete beginners? I’m a thru-hiker but would love to try mountains!

[@ALinsdau]

Great suggestion! I'll add that to the queue for this fall.

[@jasyamaha]

Great, thank you

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@vickilinsdau8687]

Awesome information 👍🏻❄️

[@ALinsdau]

Thank you.

[@savasergin3342]

Thank you very much

[@ALinsdau]

You are welcome

[@habibrezakhaniha255]

great and usefull video

[@ALinsdau]

Glad you liked it

[@fradee2830]

Can you do self arrest with a pack on?

[@ALinsdau]

Yes but it’s tough.

[@aliciamendez7733]

Did you fall and slide on Pico de Orizaba in Mexico? We're planning a climb this weekend there and that's why I started looking for some info on using the ice axe!

[@ALinsdau]

I didn't fall on Pico de Orizaba. You definitely need ice axe and crampons on that mountain. A climber was killed a few years ago in the lower rock section because he couldn't arrest himself.

[@carlstubbings3352]

Great 👍

[@ALinsdau]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carl8568]

Those raised beds could do with some love. Cheers 🙂

[@ALinsdau]

Absolutely

[@yajingcai5820]

nice video！

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@iwantcartonsofchocolatemil6999]

My leash has a tip protector

[@ALinsdau]

Good to note.

[@doddonthefells5474]

Don't wear a leash when self arresting on slopes your ice axe might bounce back and cut you with its sharp points. I would rather lose my axe retrieve it than let it cut or puncture me.

[@ALinsdau]

I only wear the spring leash on Denali. Otherwise I use my wrist leash. I've had the axe spring back into my face - not fun.

[@scorpio3257]

So you were saying your Black Diamond is a 65cm, but how tall are you?

[@ALinsdau]

6'0"

[@DennyMelanson1]

Great vid! What's the length of your Venom btw?

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks! It's 21 inches from top to spike.

[@PhilippamBerg]

Really cool video! Lookslike you had a lot of alternative solutions before 😉 I really appreciate this video. Also thinking I should use maybe subtitles in English for my hiking and mountaineering videos 🤔 +1 sub

[@ALinsdau]

Great tip!

[@divyansh25-gtr]

8:24 😂

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@iwantcartonsofchocolatemil6999]

I left my axe at base camp once, but kept going for some reason and a slid 30 mph because I fell, I slammed into a tree

[@ALinsdau]

Wow - good thing you survived!

[@gracesong3304]

how to use ice picker

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@hrod9393]

Its a pretty dangerous tool. And the sliding on ice to ones death, I'm just going to stay home or not go to ice places, thanks lol

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@jonathandefoy6376]

I live in Missouri with no real mountains why am watching a video about ice axes? because I love mountains of course...

[@ALinsdau]

Nice! I hope to visit Missouri soon with my 2024 total eclipse guidebook: amzn.to/2NXaaV1

[@iwantcartonsofchocolatemil6999]

Him: Please leave a comment below, scroll to the bottom KZbin: nope

[@esgee3829]

go home kenny, go home.

[@ALinsdau]

KZbin changed the interface.