Crampons

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Crampons

• Matt Reagan
• MITOC Winter School 2001

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Crampons

• Allow travel over icy ground
• Allow climbing on vertical ice
• Increase security on steep snow
• Chew up pants/gaitors
• Add weight

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Types of Crampons

• Flexible vs. rigid
• Straps vs. step in
• 10/12 point vs. creepers
• Many strap systems
• Boot compatibility

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Crampon Ethics
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
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Using Crampons

• Get points into the ice!
• Step firmly
• Use front points for steep, straight climbs
• Remove before glissading