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There are a number of products on the market, which winter walkers, trekkers and hikers use in addition to ‘full blown’ technical crampons. ‘Micro Crampons’ as they have become known have a number of benefits...

It might be a waste of time...❄️❄️😨

We recently arrived at ICEGRIPPER HQ to find a customer sat on the doorstep waiting for us. The customer informed us that she desperately needed some Micro Crampons. She was booked on an organised trekking holiday in Patagonia and her flight departed in 6 hours time!

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"The largest effect is observed in northern Europe, where winters become drier and colder..."

Snow, water, dirt and pebbles have a way of sneaking into even the most waterproof of boots. To prevent this, put on some Kahtoola Gaiters. They cover the vulnerable tops of your footwear to fully protect your feet from the elements. And with warming climates, even Northern walking destinations like Scotland have increased risks of ticks looking to get inside your boots and up your trousers..!

What makes ICEGRIPPER BOOTS different from any other snow boot? Most ICEGRIPPER BOOTS have some ice gripping quality built into them. So not only do you keep your feet warm and dry - you don't slip on ice and compressed snow either! 

This ICEGRIPPER article focuses on the use of micro-crampons and ice grips when winter ‘hill walking’. But before we look at the equipment it may be necessary to provide some context and define ‘hill walking’, which can vary quite a bit depending on where in the UK you are ‘doing’ it...

If someone injures themselves at work as a result of slipping on snow or ice whose fault is it? There are increasing examples demonstrating the employer may be liable under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and supporting regulations...