Latest Climbing Reviews
Five Ten NIAD Lace women’s climbing shoes review: a versatile and reliable new take on a trusted classic
The familiar feel of the Five Ten NIAD Lace Women’s climbing shoes will still appeal to die-hard fans of the old Five Ten Pinks for wall adventures
Grivel G10 crampons review: a ruggedly trusty crampon for everything but the most technical challenges
A sturdy and reliable 10-point crampon, the Grivel G10 is the perfect choice for winter hillwalking and mountain trekking above the snowline
Climbing Technology Nuptse Evo crampons review: bargain 12-pointers with reliable, no-nonsense performance
Value-driven, 12-point mountaineering crampons, Climbing Technology Nuptse Evo are reliable and solid all-rounders without a scary price tag
Petzl Vasak crampons review: lighter than their main competitors but just as tough
The lightweight, highly adaptable Petzl Vasak is a 12-point mountaineering crampon that works well across a range of terrain
Grivel G12 crampons review: the “king of the crampons” still rule
A tried-and-tested classic, the Grivel G12 has proven its ability in mountain ranges worldwide, combining a robust build with versatile steep-ground performance
Black Diamond Serac crampons review: rugged substance as well as sleek style
A sturdy 12-point crampon, the Black Diamond Serac is made from high-grade stainless steel that’s ideal for classic mountaineering and winter scrambles
Grivel G1 Plus ice axe review: a traditional hillwalking axe that’s undoubtedly built to last
A durable and robust axe, the Grivel G1 Plus is ideal for those in search of a classic alpine-style hillwalking or mountaineering axe
DMM Spire Ice Axe review: back to basics and built to last
The value-focused DMM Spire undercuts most of the competition in terms of price and performance, but remains a great choice for winter adventures
