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Introducing The Ice Comp GTX
Built for pure vertical ice climbing, ice climbing competition and X Games.

Designed by Ines Papert, World Champion Ice Climber, in partnership with LOWA Boots and Black Diamond.

Taking the ice climbing world by storm:

The ICE COMP GTX gained instant credibility when Papert asked LOWA to create this cutting edge design for her ice climbing competitions.
IceComp GTX LOWA and Black Diamond logos

Ines Papert
Ines Papert,
World Champion Ice Climber

Within a one-month period of sporting this new technology boot, Ines:
  • Took first place at the Kandersteg, Switzerland Ice Climbing Festival.
  • She became the only woman to reach the peak of the men's route at the Ice Climbing Festival in Ouray, Colorado.
  • Then she capped it all off by winning the Ice Climbing World Championship in Saas Fee, Switzerland.

Valle di Daone Ice Master, Italy, 1/29/05
Ines Papert wins World and European Championship Ice Boulder Competition - considered the most technical, innovative and difficult competition in the entire ice axe and crampon-competition circuit.

Ouray Ice Climbing Festival 1/15/05
Ines Papert wins 'Overall Difficulty' Competition, against men & women
1st place, Women's Speed Competition.


The ICE COMP GTX is a specially adapted version of LOWA'S ever-popular Triolet technical approach/big-wall climbing shoe.

  • Equipped with Black Diamond's competition bolt-on crampon, The Raptor.
    - Jagged crampon picks adjust to a climber's style, rotating for maximum stability
  • Low-profile, low volume and lightweight for faster movement and control.
  • Water-repellant split-grain leather upper snugs the heel for a precise fit and feel.
  • GORE-TEX® waterproof liner keeps feet warm and dry.
  • Soft Cordura® collar provides flexibility, eliminating pressure point discomfort.
  • Patented C4 tongue system noticeably increases moving comfort.
  • Patented, breathable, climate control insole
  • Rubber sole and high wall rubber rand with sticky rubber for smearing and durability
  • Rigid nylon shank does not conduct cold, providing optimum comfort in extreme conditions.
  • Available in unisex sizing
Click here for info on the Ice Comp GTX

Available at:

Black Diamond: 801-278-5533
Summit Hut: 877-307-7277
REI Seattle: 888-873-1938
REI Mail Order: 800-426-4840
Wilderness Sports: 970-468-5687


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