| Snow Mountaineering |
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| Written by Administrator |
| Sunday, 24 January 2010 10:36 |
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snow conditions allow mountaineers to progress on foot. special boots are required to travel efficiently over snow and ice. these special boots have about 10 spikes and are attached to a mountaineer's boots. They are used on hard snow (neve) and ice to provide additional traction and allow very steep ascents and descents. Varieties range from lightweight aluminum models intended for walking on snow covered glaciers, to aggressive steel models intended for vertical and overhanging ice and rock. Snowshoes can be used to walk through deep snow. Skis can be used everywhere snowshoes can and also in steeper, more alpine landscapes, although it takes considerable practice to develop strong skills for difficult terrain.
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