The Kahtoola KTS Steel crampon is one of their most popular crampons and rightly so:you don't need to go and buy a stiff winter boot,you don't need to wear a stiff, heavy boot,you don't need to go and buy a boot specific crampon,you don't need to carry a bulky, heavy crampon,to go out walking and hiking in the winter or travel through mountainous regions.Climbers who need to get across short glacier sections to the foot of harder rock routes (e.g. Chamonix Aiguilles, Bugaboos) can benefit from the weight savings of a superlight crampon and lighter weight approach footwear by using a Kahtoola KTS Steel crampon.KTS crampons fit and work with most footwear from running shoes through approach shoes and walking boots and on to ski and snowboard boots. This is all possible due to the easy to use adjustable click buckled straps and the patented flexible LeafSpring® extender bar.The KTS Steel uses robust chromoly steel that will cope with rocky terrain and choppy ice without wearing the points down. It folds down into a compact bundle to save space in your pack when they're not in use. If you want to clip your crampons to your harness for quick access or just want to save the kit in your pack from damage check out the Kahtoola Tote Sack. Whilst the Kahtoola Snow Release Skins will reduce the chance of your KTS steels from Balling up with snow and causing unexpected slips and slides.
Specifications:Sizing: S/M = UK 3–8, M/L = UK 8–13Weight: 662gMaterial: Chromoly SteelExtender Bar: patented flexible LeafSpring®
Kahtoola's go-to traction device that’s ready for anything. Designed for running or hiking adventures on a variety of surfaces, EXOspikes™ are at home on ice and snow as well as on dry, rocky ground. Twelve ultra-durable tungsten carbide spikes underfoot provide an impressive amount of grip when you need it, and stand up to rocks and other abrasive trail features when you don’t. All in a very lightweight package that can be easily stowed away in a backpack.
Kahtoola Insta Gaiters Low are super light, packable and extremely breathable. Unlike many such gaiters they feature a zip so can be put on or removed without taking your shoes off. In-fact you can partially unzip them and they will stay in place for venting on dry sections or you can remove and pack them super small in the included tote sack to put in a pocket for rapid deployment when it all gets minging later on.
The Kahtoola MICROspikes are ideal for walking, hiking and running on snow-packed paths and trails or working on steep mud and grass. This pocket-sized traction system attaches easily to running, approach and everyday shoes as well as boots.
The Kahtoola NanoSpikes feature a lightweight, durable and low-profile design that's been designed to improve the traction of your running footwear in winter conditions. They are simple to attach to your running shoes or walking boots, and make walking and training possible on iced pavements, roads and off-road paths. Although designed with runners in mind, these are also great for walkers that like to get out in the colder months. A handy carrying bag is included, to pack away and carry your NanoSpikes.
The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip is a classic walkers and mountaineers axe with a rubber grip at the base of the shaft. It comes supplied with a Slider Leash for security.
The Grivel Explorer micro crampon is a sturdy and compact crampon, designed to be used in slippery terrain, with snow, ice and mud. Thanks to the shape of the rubber it adapts to many types of shoes and guarantees stability on the foot. The Explorer has 14 steel points with anti-corosion treament and a back lac to facilitate the fit.
The Grivel G Zero is a classic mountaineering axe, for winter hill and mountain walking, glacier travel and classic Alpine Peak bagging.
The Petzl Summit Evo is a technical performance ice axe for classic mountaineering. Designed for classic mountaineering, the Summit Evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Lightweight and with a waterjet-formed tube, it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep, icy terrain.
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