Ski Touring Crampons

????️ Ski Touring Crampons

Ski touring crampons are essential accessories when conditions become challenging. On hard-packed, icy or crusty snow, they significantly improve uphill traction where climbing skins reach their limits. Mounted directly under the bindings, crampons bite into the snow, providing greater stability, control and safety during ascents.

They are particularly useful early in the season, at high altitude or on exposed traverses, offering extra security without compromising uphill efficiency.

❄️ Why use ski crampons?

On very hard or icy snow, climbing skins can lose grip, especially on steep slopes or sidehills. Ski touring crampons offer key advantages:

• Improved traction on hard and icy snow

• Increased safety on exposed traverses

• Better ski control during ascents

• Reduced risk of slipping in technical sections

They allow continued progress before crampons on boots or ski carrying becomes necessary.

???? Compatibility and selection

Ski touring crampons must be fully compatible with your bindings. Each brand and binding model has specific mounting standards.

Key factors to consider:

• Binding compatibility (Dynafit, ATK, Marker, Plum, Fritschi, etc.)

• Correct width matching the ski waist

• Mounting and release system

• Weight and materials (steel or aluminum)

Crampons that are too narrow reduce efficiency, while overly wide models add unnecessary weight.

???? Materials designed for performance

Ski touring crampons are built for demanding mountain conditions. Steel models provide maximum durability and grip, while aluminum versions focus on lightweight performance for long and technical tours. Optimized cutouts ensure effective penetration into hard snow and limit snow buildup.

???? An essential safety accessory

Whether you are a recreational ski tourer or an experienced mountaineer, properly matched crampons are a key safety component. Easy to carry and quick to install, they can make a crucial difference in challenging uphill sections.

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