genepires Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I would bet that the vast majority of alpinists have done short 4 foots glissades while wearing crampons and luckily managed to get away with it. Hopefully everyone can learn from Colin's injury and not do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yes, I am guilty of this in the past as well, but I managed to get away with it every time. Now, as I age and my bones grow more brittle, it is a chance that I no longer take. Ever. YMMV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Guilty here as well. Even after seeing a guy flip and break his ankle. Heal up Colin, good advice upthread: the mountains aren't going anywhere and will still be there when you are ready:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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