Most of an ice axe’s working life is spent as a walking aid on a moderate slope, not swinging into vertical ice — and a lot of axes are balanced for the photo-worthy ten minutes instead of the eight-hour plod. This one is weighted and shaft-curved for the long approach, with enough head for the occasional steeper step most general mountaineering routes actually include.
- Weight
- 520g
- Temp rating
- N/A
- Materials
- Forged chromoly steel head, aluminum shaft