Latest about ice axe
What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing
Our favorite ice axe "combines low weight with a robust build and impressive performance" - get yours for 20% off
Deals We ranked the DMM Spire Tech ice axe as our favorite model for its lightweight design and dependable performance in the backcountry
The best ice axes: for tackling frozen terrain
Winter adventures in the hills and mountains require the best ice axe you can get your gloves on
Grivel G-Zero ice axe review: a dependable hillwalking axe that’s kind on the hands
A classic straight-shafted axe, the Grivel G-Zero has a plastic head cover that feels extremely comfortable in the hand, making it a great basic hillwalking axe
Petzl Glacier ice axe review: punches above its surprisingly light weight
A versatile hillwalking and mountaineering tool, the Petzl Glacier does everything well, only reaching its limits on the steepest snow
Grivel G1 Plus ice axe review: a traditional hillwalking axe that’s undoubtedly built to last
A durable and robust axe, the Grivel G1 Plus is ideal for those in search of a classic alpine-style hillwalking or mountaineering axe
DMM Spire Ice Axe review: back to basics and built to last
The value-focused DMM Spire undercuts most of the competition in terms of price and performance, but remains a great choice for winter adventures
How to attach an ice axe to a backpack for safety and ease
When you’re going winter hiking, make sure you know how to attach an ice axe to a backpack properly so that if you fall, the sharp pick doesn’t cause injury
