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Ice Axes & Crampons

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Cotswold Outdoor stocks a variety of ice axes and crampons to cover all your mountaineering and alpine climbing needs. Whether you are planning on conquering the Fitz Roy traverse in Patagonia, exploring the glaciers of Alaska and Canada or visting the breathtaking fjords of Scandinavia, you are going to need a good set of axes and crampons to be more than just another tourist. So get out there and make them your very own frozen playground.

An ice axe is a versatile tool used in mountaineering for balance, self-arrest during falls, cutting steps in snow, and creating anchors. It’s essential for traversing steep snow slopes, glaciers, and icy terrain, offering security and stability in challenging conditions.

Choose an ice axe based on your activity. Walking axes are ideal for hillwalking and glacier crossings, alpine axes suit moderate climbs, and technical axes are designed for steep ice or mixed climbing. Consider shaft length, weight, and whether you need a leash.

Crampons are toothed devices attached to boots to provide traction on snow and ice. They are essential for winter hillwalking, glacier traversing, alpine climbing, and ice climbing. Different crampon types cater to varying terrains and activities.

  • C1 crampons: Flexible and ideal for walking on snow or glaciers with B1 boots.

  • C2 crampons: Semi-rigid for technical scrambles and moderate climbs with B2 boots.

  • C3 crampons: Rigid and specialised for steep ice climbing or high-altitude mountaineering with B3 boots.

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