Whether you're hiking in the winter or walking on icy roads, here's how to choose the right chain spikes and lightweight crampons for peace of mind
Introduction to mountaineering , how to choose , crampons , chain spikes , crampons , lightweight crampons
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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