Latest about ice axe
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing
Deals We ranked the DMM Spire Tech ice axe as our favorite model for its lightweight design and dependable performance in the backcountry
Winter adventures in the hills and mountains require the best ice axe you can get your gloves on
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
A versatile hillwalking and mountaineering tool, the Petzl Glacier does everything well, only reaching its limits on the steepest snow
A durable and robust axe, the Grivel G1 Plus is ideal for those in search of a classic alpine-style hillwalking or mountaineering axe
The value-focused DMM Spire undercuts most of the competition in terms of price and performance, but remains a great choice for winter adventures
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
