Our mountaineering expert provides a step-by-step guide on how to put crampons on for your winter walking and alpine adventures this winter ...

Mountaineering guide Sean McNally names the best crampons for a variety of conditions after years of testing.

Our experts evaluate top-rated winter traction devices so you can choose between crampons and ice cleats (MicroSpikes) for your runs on roads and trails.

Crampons are the soccer cleats of ice climbing; they provide traction, support, and stability. Built with durable material and sharp spikes, crampons are design ...

There’s some debate in the mountaineering community over this subject, with some climbers believing that aluminum crampons don’t hold up to abuse and hard climbing in the same way that steel ...

Crampons or ice cleats for shoes are a must-have for snowy trails. Here are 10 reliable pairs for road running, trail running, and peak bagging this winter.

The funny thing about Black Diamond’s Contact Strap Crampons is that most people have no idea they exist. When I started canvassing the adventure junkies in Outside ‘s hallways looking for a ...

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.

Crampons can fit over any pair of shoes and provide valuable traction while you walk on snow, ice, and other slippery surfaces. Here’s how to make a set with some zip ties and a few hardware nuts.

The fit can be optimized with the micro-adjustable flexible linking bar, 2 front bail positions, 2 heel bail positions and 3 heel bail height settings. Dynamic anti-balling plates prevent snow ...