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.

As soon as the trails steepen, I’ll be switching to crampons. It’s all too easy to slip down a slope, and sometimes ...

The KTS crampons are great for hikes where you’ll encounter a snow or ice field. Sean McNally. These crampons are best used when you’ve got a long day on your feet with small but significant sections ...

Ice climbing season is quickly creeping up on us, and now is the time to purchase a new pair of crampons. Here are four popular crampons that you are bound to see climbers wearing this year.

Types of crampons. Now let’s have a look at crampons. You’ve basically got three types to choose from, rated according to stiffness or rigidity. C1 and C2 crampons are flexible and ideal for winter ...

Climbers from around the globe descended on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising for Michigan Ice Fest 2025, one of North America's largest ice climbing festivals.

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