Crampons are a specialist boot accessory for those taking on alpine hikes and climbs. They improve traction and mobility on ice and snow thanks to their sharp spikes that securely grip the slippy ground. They’re compatible with mountaineering boots, and are graded as C1, C2, C3 depending on their mountaineering capability. For winter hillwalking in the UK, a C1 would do the job, whereas technical mountaineering and ice climbing would require a C3. A handy tip is to always check that the crampon you are buying is compatible with your mountain boots. Thankfully, mountaineering boots follow a similar grading system of B1 to B3. You can shop our range of crampons designed to keep you safe in the snow and ice here at Blacks.
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