Crampons are essential tools for mountaineers and alpinists, providing the wearer with unbeatable traction on steep, icy terrain. However, as is the case with an ice axe, simply having crampons ...

When winter hiking, one of the most essential pieces of gear will be your footwear. The right hiking boot can carry you comfortably for miles, but there are many cases where normal hiking boot ...

The Ascent is a lightweight steel crampon for mountaineering. It uses a minimalist design to reduce weight without compromising performance. The compact frame is particularly rigid and the points are ...

A C1 winter walking crampon. Crampons are a set of metal spikes that can be fitted to boots, giving greater security when walking over snow and ice. Walking boots need to be ‘crampon-compatible’ to be ...

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Rob Johnson explains the essentials of choosing and using your first ice axe and crampons for winter mountaineering. Ever year as winter rolls around, you ...