Experienced trekkers know that their most important assets are their feet. Take care of your feet, and you’ll likely have a good outing. This is especially true for climbers. The unforgiving ...

At less than 500 grams, these new Salomon S-LAB X ALP CARBON GTXs are the lightest mountaineering boots ever. That means they’re uninsulated, lack ankle support and aren’t compatible with traditional ...

Although sounding like a stuck record, let me repeat an observation I’ve been known to make: Outdoor footwear is getting too specialized. Once upon a time people had “climbing boots,” and they used ...

A firm, protective and traditional feeling boot that's not as heavy as you might think ...

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Mountaineering boot, suitable for excursions and ice climbing, compatible with automatic crampons. As an evolution of the 3000 Eiger Lite GTX RR model, one of the lightest models on the market in his ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Foxfield The Italian – but German-speaking – region of South Tyrol is a magnificent ...

Two key innovations, the Tricouni nails and the modern crampons, emerged as ways to add grip on slippery ground. Each had its strengths and limitations.