
Whenever there is a crease between steep ice columns you can use it to real advantage. Study the outside edges of the columns for level foot placements, step up and then bring your hips into the fold. Your center of gravity is supported on your legs and quite a bit of weight comes off your arms. Now you can recover and choose the next placements with much less stress. Sol Winkler conserves energy on a good day for sunglasses. April in Pinkham Notch, NH.