In this ski mountaineering tutorial/vlog we get to tag along with Jens as he reaches the summit of his first 4000m mountain. Along the way Dave the mountain guide share tips on how to put on crampons, how to hold an ice axe, how to walk in crampons and a few thoughts on how to walk or ski over glaciers. Join a freeride camp: https://stompitcamps.com/camps
Download the ski touring checklist https://mailchi.mp/252482209e82/check-list-pdf
00:00 Intro
00:30 Good morning Dave!
01:22 05:15am Leaving the hut
02:19 "Be bold start cold"
02:38 Tip: Get everything ready the night before
03:22 How to put on Ski Crampons
05:17 How to hydrate when ski touring
07:00 How NOT to fall into a crevasse
10:09 How to tie a brake knot for glacier travel
12:16 3700m to the Madonna Summit 4058m (13 313 feet)
13:29 How to grip an Ice Axe
13:40 How to walk in crampons
Learn more from Dave:
https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveSearle
https://www.instagram.com/davejsearle/
https://www.davesearleguiding.com/
Equipment used:
20% off on Atomic Gear: STOMPIT20 (Valid until 31st of December 2021)
Ski Backland 100: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/backland-100-aa5314.html
Binding Backland Tour: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/backland-tour-ad0368.html
Ski Boot: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/backland-carbon-ae0001651.html
Ski Crampon: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/crampon-backland-ad0373.html
Helmet: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/four-amid-pro-an0353.html?&variant=31261
Goggles: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/four-q-hd-an0361.html?&variant=31207
Ski Boot: https://shop.atomic.com/en/products/backland-carbon-ae0001651.html
Mammut La Liste Jacket: https://www.mammut.com/products/1010-28240-50507/la-liste-pro-hs-hooded-jacket-men
Mammut La Liste Pant https://www.mammut.com/products/1020-12820-5118/la-liste-pro-hs-bib-pants-men
Mammut 32L Spindrift: https://www.mammut.com/products/2550-00010-00150/spindrift-32
Mammut 50L Trion: https://www.mammut.com/products/2520-00870-4073/trion-spine-50
Glacier cord 30m: https://www.mammut.com/products/2010-04070-11221/6-0-glacier-cord-dry
Down Jacket: https://www.mammut.com/products/1013-01820-50507/meron-light-in-jacket-men