Lets start with the ice axe. Many of the older instruction books will tell ... in mind then get the shop to tell me what crampon will be the best fit for that boot - some crampons suit some boot ...

There are also B1s, which don’t have a heel welt but will still fit some types of crampon. At the other end of the scale are B3s – boots used for technical mountaineering and ice climbing.

Mountaineers prefer the extra grip that crampons provide on adventures that include ice climbing, but they can be heavier and bulkier and sometimes even require compatible boots. Crampons will be ...