Glossary / cutting steps

cutting steps

(noun)

cutting steps (noun) — The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.

The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.

Example

The mountaineer was cutting steps into the steep slope for the group to follow.

Synonyms

kicking steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cutting steps?

The process of carving footholds into snow or ice with the edge of a boot, crampons, or an ice axe, to create a safer and more stable ascent or descent.

How do you use "cutting steps" in a sentence?

The mountaineer was cutting steps into the steep slope for the group to follow.

What is another word for cutting steps?

Common synonyms for cutting steps include kicking steps.

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