IN GEAR DMM VAULT WIRE GATE | £23 ICE CLIMBING LA SPORTIVA G2 EVO MOUNTAINEERING BOOT | £659
My go-to winter boot. They're light, climb exceptionally well and I've never had cold feet, regardless of the temperature or length of belay. There's no faff with laces (the Boa system makes adjustments easy) and the waterproof gaiter on this new model is the most robust yet.
www.lasportiva.com
The perfect ice-screw clipper. It sits perfectly flat against your harness and has a secure hold, making removal of screws effortless. Full metal makes this a massive improvement on any other plastic version on the market giving you peace of mind knowing your screws are safely racked.
www.dmmwales.com
BOOT BANANAS WINTER BOOT INSERTS | £12 / £14
These might seem trivial but, as someone who bases themselves out of a campervan, these are a lifesaver when you really need your boots dry for the next day of climbing. It doesn't matter how damp or sweaty your boots get after slogging through powder all day, stick these bad boys in ‘em and whack on the diesel heater, you can sleep sound knowing they'll be fresh and dry by the morning. Brilliant for multi day trips.
www.shop.thebmc.co.uk
DACHSTEIN MITTS | £36
There's a reason these things have been around as long as Scottish winter climbing. The one piece of gear I couldn't live without. They might look old-school but these things are ultra-warm, can take years of abuse and laugh in the face of hot-ache-inducing spindrift showers. The other teams at the crag might think they look silly, but you'll be laughing when you've got warm hands on the belay.
www.climbers-shop.com
JÖTTNAR VANIR LT HARDSHELL WATERPROOF
MOUNTAIN PANT | £375 This is a solid, bulletproof hardshell that can take as much abuse as you can throw at it. It’s made from their three-layer Jöttnar SKJOLDR™ windproof, waterproof, breathable fabric, so you can rely on it when things get tough. The attention to detail means you get everything you want and nothing that you don't need. The brilliant articulated cut means that you’ll never struggle to step high on to that crucial crampon edge.
www.jottnar.com
12 | CLIMB. WALK. JOIN. JSNARE V-THREAD TOOL | £15
I was given one of these by my guest whilst hosting for the BMC International Winter Meet a few years back. It changed the game for me building V-Threads. No more sharp points to rip your trousers on and the ability to turn the rope end around “the corner” of the V makes life so easy. It's light, flexible and super easy to rack. If you're going after steep ice, don't leave home without one of these.
www.jsnare.com
JÖTTNAR ASGER HOODED HYBRID FLEECE JACKET | £195
One mid layer to rule them all? My most-worn piece of Jöttnar clothing without a shadow of doubt. It's lightweight, packs down tiny and yet gives a punch of warmth well above what you'd expect. Less bulky than a fleece or traditional synthetic layer, it allows freedom of movement even under a hardshell. It means that I can climb how I want, regardless of the temperature.
www.jottnar.com
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