Which ice screws are best? With the winter slowly fading away, now would be the best time to get some last-minute ice climbing in. But before you venture out into the mountains, you must make sure ...

During winter months many climbers turn their attention to ice climbing. Words such as verglas, cauliflower and brittle ice immediately spring to mind, but while this jargon is quickly learnt, true ...

Their roar can be heard from a distance in the summer, while winter bestows silence and one notices them only when standing close-by. The water they are made of does not flow anymore, but the cold has ...

These metal devices studded with two-inch spikes attach to a climber's boots with a binding similar to those found on skis and a thin ankle strap called a "keeper." A crampon's front points are ...