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 Montrail, Khumbu Crampon Review By the Everest GearGal | |||||||
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| The Khumbu Crampon designed by Montrail is part of their “Integrated Climbing Equipment” series. The I.C.E. series includes a patented combination consisting of gaiters, crampons and boots. The Khumbu crampon is designed specifically for Montrail’s I.C.E. 9 boots and will only fit the Lotus GTX, Olympus and I.C.E. 9. Unlike other crampons, the Khumbu has utilized technology allowing the rails to nest inside of the boots outsole lug pattern. This variance increases contact between the outsole and crampon, which improves the feel and gives a more precise fit, minimizes snow-balling. The Khumbu is similar to the I.C.E. 9 crampon in many ways. They have both been cut from the highest quality 4130 Chromoly steel. However, the Khumbu is lighter weight (1lb. 5oz.) and better suited for general mountaineering due to its formed horizontal front points. By being cut boot specific the best possible fit and optimal placement points are achieved, these details along with the midfoot coupler make the Khumbu an excellent crampon on snow, steep névé and alpine, waterfall ice. In addition, the rocker design makes these crampons equally well suited for walking over flat or inclined ground. There are many advantages to the custom fit provided within the I.C.E. series. Having the toe bail secured to the boot outsole without additional straps or clips, minimized exposure to rock and opposing crampon points and the vertically oriented rails create absolute rigidity and strength. Buy Montrail Khumbu Crampon here. Do you have Gear Questions? Submit them here
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