Three fundamental crampon techniques: flat-footing, front-pointing, and hybrid. Ice axe skills: walking position, self-arrest (practice head-first and feet-first), and anchor building. Rope team travel is essential on glaciers. Practice these before your Lobuche East or Ama Dablam expedition. Your training should include ankle and calf work for efficient cramponing.
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