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Snow and ice

How to build an igloo. An igloo in Alaska / Photo: Maurizio Ceol [CC-BY-3.0].
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How to build an igloo: a tutorial with all you need to know

With a basic idea of how to build an igloo and enough material, you can build a perfect igloo that in a nutshell: it can save your life.

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Techniques of progression with crampons / Photo: Asoggetti
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Climbing with crampons: 4 essential techniques for every mountaineer

In this article we will talk to you about the different techniques of progression with crampons so that you can safely complete high mountain routes.

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Snowshoes. Photo: Eduardo Azcona
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Advice: Use of snowshoes. Progression & technique.

Thanks to snowshoes, progression in soft and deep snow is fast and comfortable. But you must choose the right snowshoe and know how to use it.

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How to walk in the snow / Photo: Todd Diemer
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How to walk in the snow

Hiking in snowy areas is a magnificent experience, but it also involves several risks; here we will explain to you from scratch, the basic recommendations you should take into account about how to walk in the snow.

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How to camp in the snow: tips for surviving a cold night
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How to camp in the snow: tips for surviving a cold night

Winter camping tips: where to camp, what to bring and much more you need to know to make it through a cold night.

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Techniques of progression with crampons / Photo: Asoggetti
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Glacier progression and roping techniques: what you need to know

A perfect knowledge of glacier progression techniques is essential for moving through this type of terrain. Due to the presence of crevasses, good equipment is required to improve the experience a little.

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