Crampons for ice climbing are essential additions to a set of adventure gear, especially if you are an experienced outdoor explorer. Skip to content. KRON4.

Crampons for ice climbing are essential additions to a set of adventure gear, especially if you are an experienced outdoor explorer. Skip to content. FOX31 Denver.

Hiking crampons like the Hillsound Trail Pro ($80, 23.5 ounces), best for icy, crusty, and deep snow and steep slopes. For backpackers, these are the most robust option. Filed to: ...

Crampons are the obvious answer for hikers who want to safely negotiate ice-laden trails. However, traditional alpine crampons require climbing boots that are crampon-compatible. Heavy, semirigid ...

Instead, shady spots become treacherous slabs of ice. Most of the time hiking boots won’t cut it. Fortunately, there are many footwear options that provide traction and stability.

How do you feel about trail-runners versus hiking boots for light backpacking and day summits? Also, can you put crampons on trail-runners if you encounter snow? Phong Seattle, Washington ...