For most glacier travel, yes — wearing a mountaineering helmet is the sensible default, and many guides and clubs expect one. The glacier itself produces head hazards: falling into a crevasse means striking hard…
The most secure way to attach a helmet to a backpack is a built-in helmet carrier or mesh net if your pack…
In general terms, no — a certified ultralight climbing helmet is not less safe than a heavier one, because it has to…
A climbing helmet chin strap should be snug: tight enough that you can just slide one or two fingers between the strap…
For most bouldering, no — a helmet is not standard kit. Bouldering falls are short and land on mats or pads, and…
For via ferrata, look for a climbing-certified helmet that fits securely, stays comfortable for a full day, covers the sides and back…
Clean a climbing helmet with lukewarm water, a soft cloth, and a little mild soap — never solvents, pressure washers, or harsh…
A mountaineering helmet is a light climbing helmet built for rockfall and falls on rock and ice, with lots of ventilation and…
Whitewater and canyoning helmets differ from climbing helmets in how they handle water: whitewater helmets are built for repeated knocks against river…
If you have a big head or a small head, the right climbing helmet is the size whose stated range puts your…
