Snowshoes use a wide frame to evenly distribute your weight, allowing you to travel freely on the surface of the snow.

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Winter hiking requires additional gear to keep you safe and on your feet. By choosing the proper traction devices, you can ...

The evidence is stark. Comparing NASA Landsat images from 1990 and 2024 shows a dramatic reduction in the glacier's extent.

December 17, 2023 Ice harvesters use a cutter to cut ice cubes in Hami city, Xinjiang province, China, December 17, 2023. Then a few workers use crampons to drag the bright blue ice out of the water, ...

Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny collaborate with Adidas to create unique shoes, celebrating the Latino community. Discover their ...

Crampons are the soccer cleats of ice climbing; they provide traction, support, and stability. Built with durable material ...

Adriana Brownlee completed her record-breaking bid earlier this month after climbing Mount Shishapangma in China (AGA Adventures via AP) “We have had to support them and have had to help with like ...

Marching across a sparkling glacier on a sunny day, kicking your crampons into the crunchy snow with each step is one of the most rewarding winter adventures you can have, but those crampons can take ...

But it and other rare plants are at risk from winter mountain climbers. Ice axes and crampons can damage the ground unless the terrain is properly frozen. Officials hope the new sensors will tell ...