If you are looking for a pretty good general purpose ice axe that offers really exceptional value then look no further than the Camp Neve. This is a really simple, yet well made ice axe with a steel pick and adze, a decent steel spike and a package that doesn’t weigh too much and that […]
Edelrid 6 Point Crampons
With crampons, there is usually a belief that more points are better, so you have this never-ended arms race between manufacturers with 12 point or 14 point crampons with aggressive spikes. The Edelrid 6 point crampons turn this on its head. This is not a crampon for aggressive ice climbing, but instead is a very small […]
Choosing a Walking Ice Axe
For many people who are new to mountaineering, a versatile walking ice axe will be their first ice axe purchase. Choosing one can be a bit daunting for the uninitiated yet it is actually quite a simple task, especially if you are new to the sport. What is a walking ice axe? A walking ice […]