Winter Climbing

La Sportiva Spantik (m): Highly innovative insulated boot with removable inner bootie. An excellent alternative to the old fashioned double plastic boot. Ideal to climb north faces, winter alpinism and for long periods in high elevations. The new outer boot, with Instep Overlap technology, allows an easy, comfortable and precise fit. This model features an innovative lacing system (Patent Pending), both for the outer and the inner boot, designed to allow closure with only one hand, in extreme conditions with gloves. Very light, a pair size 42 weights only 2300 g.; £365.00

Scarpa Cumbre GSB Boots (m): The classic workhorse mountaineering boot from Scarpa, offers exceptional performance and durability. Ideal for Uk winter climbs, summer north face alpinism, 4000+ summits, Himalayan peaks up to 6500m and Ice fall cragging use.; £240.00

Scarpa Manta M4 Tec Boots (w): The Manta has been the number one winter walking boot for many years now and Scarpa have updated it again for 2005, incorporating their 360º Ankle Flex system. This tried and tested boot offers exceptional comfort, durability and perfomance. Great value for money.; £165.00

Grivel G10 New Classic Anti Ball Crampons: A light-weight, universal crampon. G10 is designed to meet the classical demands of general winter walking. It is perfect for ski touring, trekking, or for women and children (whose small boots don't require many points underneath them). The crampons are fully adjustable by hand, without tools and one size fits all. G10 folds easily for transportation and is delivered with the Antibott included.; £80.00

Trailwise Crampon Protector: Simple, tough crampon bag designed to keep your crampons together and everything else in your rucsac safe from their sharp points!; £5.50