Ice Axes & Crampons

For secure movement across snow and ice, the right tools are fundamental. Our selection of ice axes and crampons provides the essential traction and stability you need for any objective, from winter hillwalking to serious alpine expeditions. This is the foundational alpine climbing equipment for your mountain pursuits.

Gain a solid purchase on frozen ground with high-performance mountaineering crampons. With sharp steel points designed to bite into hard ice and a secure fit with your boots, you can move with confidence. Choose from flexible models for glacier travel or rigid designs for vertical ice, ensuring you have the correct grip for the terrain.

A classic walking ice axe offers a crucial third point of contact on snowy slopes and is a critical tool for self-arrest. For steeper, more difficult ground, a pair of technical ice climbing tools will allow you to ascend frozen waterfalls and mixed routes. The correct ice axes for climbing give you the security to tackle your objective. Match the right tools to your ambition and make any frozen landscape your playground.
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An ice axe is a versatile tool used in mountaineering for balance, self-arrest during falls, cutting steps in snow, and creating anchors. It’s essential for traversing steep snow slopes, glaciers, and icy terrain, offering security and stability in challenging conditions.

Choose an ice axe based on your activity. Walking axes are ideal for hillwalking and glacier crossings, alpine axes suit moderate climbs, and technical axes are designed for steep ice or mixed climbing. Consider shaft length, weight, and whether you need a leash.

Crampons are toothed devices attached to boots to provide traction on snow and ice. They are essential for winter hillwalking, glacier traversing, alpine climbing, and ice climbing. Different crampon types cater to varying terrains and activities.

  • C1 crampons: Flexible and ideal for walking on snow or glaciers with B1 boots.

  • C2 crampons: Semi-rigid for technical scrambles and moderate climbs with B2 boots.

  • C3 crampons: Rigid and specialised for steep ice climbing or high-altitude mountaineering with B3 boots.

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