When simple spikes won't do, we equip our boots with the Petzl Irvis 10-Point Crampon for reliable purchase on hard snow and ice. Ten points dig into the harsh, winter terrain, while the antibott system limits snow packing underfoot, ensuring the points deliver a solid bite with every step.
Price: $199.95 from Backcountry
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When a glacier traverse stands between us and the drop, we pack along the Petzl Irvis Hybrid Crampon. The flexible cord linking system lets us fold this pair in half, while the aluminum rear points further reduce weight, so we don't even feel the addition...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Vasak is a capable general mountaineering crampon that covers a lot of ground — ski boots, alpine boots, hiking boots — which makes it practical for mountaineers who use more than one boot system. The...
When the fight to the summit includes battles with ice, rock, and steep, slick slopes, we depend on the Petzl Lynx Crampon to get us to the top. Equipped with modular front points, this crampon can be adapted by a single screw for optimal performance...