tip to avoid wiping out on the ice

[elleng]

http://www.vox.com/2015/3/3/8140905/avoid-slipping-ice

[Warpy]

1. The best tip of all is to wear socks on the outside of your shoes

but yes, shortening your stride while altering your center of gravity will certainly help.

I remember having to learn that all over again every winter in Boston.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Socks, not bread bags?

[Blue Owl]

3. The importance of not being Ernst

n/t

[valerief]

5. I think she wore the bags over her head. We can see the results of that now. nt

[CincyDem]

4. One bread bag, with both feet in it.

That'll really shorten your stride AND save on bread bags - we all know how important they can be in the harsh Iowa winters.

[Paper Roses]

6. Appreciate the info. Fell twice today.

What I thought was just wet road turned to be ice. Fell, got up and fell again about 3 feet beyond. I decided to walk to the store because I needed the exercise. Was not a good idea.
Sick of this Winter, still up to my windows in snow piles. Phooey!

[elleng]

7. PHOOEY indeed!

You're more courageous than I; haven't even stepped outside.