The Ice Palace - First Springboard and Yeti Cage

The first big room contains two cages: an empty one on the right and another high on the left that holds 3 Yetis. Don't worry; they can't get out until you release them. The odd-looking floor tiles in this room are springboards, which will launch Lara into the air if she steps on them. (More info on these is included in the main walkthrough.)

Cross the room and stand in front of either of the 2 adjacent springboards, facing the archway with the 2 black gates.

Run onto the springboard. . .

. . . to launch Lara upwards. Hold Action to grab the angled ledge above.

This short video shows the sequence.

Pull up and go to the left to find 2 sets of Uzi clips on the floor in a little alcove near a switch. Flip the switch to raise the empty cage and lower the Yetis' cage, freeing them.

Now safety drop to the floor below. . .

. . . and kill the Yetis as they approach.

- OR -

Instead move to the edge of the floor to the right of the switch and shoot the Yetis with pistols from above. This can take a little longer, but it helps conserve ammo.

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