What are crampons? We look at their history, consider their features, explain their ratings and get to grips with correct crampon technique

We get to grips with the different types of crampon and which boots they fit, from microspikes for flat, snowy ambles to technical beasts designed for challenging ice climbs

What are the Seven Summits? We explain this mountaineering achievement and why there are sometimes six summits, and occasionally eight

What is alpinism? And is it the same as mountaineering? We take a look at the traditional fast and light approach to climbing mountains.

The best climbing films deliver arresting stories of success, tragedy and survival in humankind’s ongoing attempt to tackle the world’s highest mountains