How to Self Arrest | Episode 5 | MSC Alpine Snow Skills Series

In this episode of the Alpine Snow Skills Series, we will show you various self arresting techniques so that you can attempt to stop a fall from becoming an uncontrollable slide. The different techniques shown will cover a range of potential falling scenarios. This series is aimed to introduce participants to basic skills and we encourage you to further your education to keep yourself safe in the outdoors. A great place to start is to watch the rest of the videos in this series and attend an alpine skills course. Walking with an Ice Axe:    • Walking with an Ice Axe | Episode 1 | MSC ...   Choosing and Fitting Crampons:    • Choosing and Fitting Crampons | Episode 2 ...   Route Selection:    • Route Selection | Episode 3 | MSC Alpine S...   Crampon Techniques:    • Crampon Techniques | Episode 4 | MSC Alpin...   Self Arrest:    • How to Self Arrest | Episode 5 | MSC Alpin...   Find an alpine course provider in your region: www.mountainsafety.org.nz/resources/community/courses/ Learn more about Avalanches Courses and Forecasts: www.avalanche.net.nz Produced by the NZ Mountain Safety Council: www.mountainsafety.org.nz Developed with: NZ Alpine Club, NZ Outdoor Instructors Association, NZ Mountain Guides Association, Quite Nice Films NZMGA Guide: Dave McKinley (Alpine Guides Ltd) #MakeItHomeNZ 2020 MB01PCFSHV498XU