What to Look for in an Ice Axe The biggest distinction is between ice axes (used for mountaineering and hiking) and ice tools (used for ice climbing). Both are axes used for cold weather adventures.

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ASGARD is the multi-purpose technical ice axe designed by CLIMBING TECHNOLOGY for couloirs, moderately sloping north faces and ridges with mixed climbing. It features an ergonomic stainless steel head ...

An ice axe is an essential piece of winter kit for staying safe in the mountains. It will improve your balance and stability, and can be used to self-arrest should things go wrong. The subject of ice ...

ASTRA is the lightweight and durable ice axe for glacier travel and mountaineering designed by CLIMBING TECHNOLOGY. It features an ergonomic stainless steel head and a straight light alloy handle both ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a nationwide recall for more than 4,000 ice climbing axes after receiving 26 reports of the products breaking. The recall notice warns that the shaft ...

The ice axe you’ll want to use for mountaineering and couloir climbs is different than the type of ice tools you’ll need for pure ice climbing. A ski mountaineer or scrambler will have different needs ...