1. Matt Reagan MITOC Winter School 2001
Crampons
Matt Reagan
MITOC Winter School 2001

2. Crampons
+ Allow travel over icy ground
+ Allow climbing on vertical ice
+ Increase security on steep snow
– Chew up pants/gaitors
– Add weight

3. Types of Crampons
Flexible vs. rigid
Straps vs. step in
10/12 point vs. “creepers”
Many strap systems
Boot compatibility

4. Crampon Ethics Levels of Hell 1: Lustful/Gluttonous 2: Seducers
3: Thieves
4: Hypocrites
5: Sowers of Discord
Levels of Hell
6: Murderers
7: Traitors
8: Unadjusted Crampons
9: WMNF Denim-wearers

5. Using Crampons
Get points into the ice!
Step firmly
Use front points for steep, straight climbs
Remove before glissading