It's that time of the year again.
Winter climbing can be the biggest test your gear can take. With the possibility of numbing cold, ferocious wind, screaming barfies, and attempting to stay dry and warm, one might wonder why we winter climb at all. But for those that test themselves in these conditions the reward can be some of the most exhilarating days out on the hill you'll ever have. Be it lakes mixed rock, alpine summits or Scandinavian ice-falls, the conditions can be as varied as is the range of gear on the market. This list attempts to help with the choices to be made in choosing the right gear for the job.
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