Climber's Aid is a term used to describe the tools and equipment used by climbers to help them ascend a mountain or rock face. Crampon is a 7 letter word which refers to a metal frame with spikes attached to the bottom of a climber's boot, allowing them to grip the surface they are climbing. PITON is a 5 letter word which refers to a metal spike driven into a crack in the rock face, providing an anchor point for a rope or other climbing aid.