Mountaineering

See also:
 German Mountain Warfare
​ Required Training

Below are some helpful snapshots followed by the full chapter on Mountaineering and Mountain Guides​​
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Steigeisen (Crampon)

Attaching your Steigeisen (crampons) to your mountain boot: 
Posted here with permission from our friend:
Hauptmann u. Heeresbergführer "Papa" Kiser
Kompanie Chef
5. Kp./Hochgebirgsjäger Btl. 4

First make sure that your crampons will fit your boots and that you have good (new) straps:

Step 1 - mount boot onto the crampon, then insert strap through the outside heel ring...leaving the buckle end loose:

Step 2 - bring the strap across the boot and loop through the inside middle ring:

Step 3 - back across the boot to the outside toe ring:

Step 4 - now over to the inside toe ring:

Step 5 - back across the boot, the strap now goes to outside middle ring:

Step 6 - bring the strap over to the inside heel ring and tighten up the webbing:

Step 7 - finally, make sure the straps are tight, buckle up and you're done: