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Black Diamond Raven Pro

Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe review: a superb "hillwalker plus" axe

By Matthew Jones published

A hybrid hillwalking/mountaineering axe, the Black Diamond Raven Pro is technically capable, with a stylish, modern design for improved steep snow performance

Climbing Gear
A group crosses a glacier while roped together

Glacier hiking: how to go walking on a glacier

By Julia Clarke published

Glacier hiking requires special gear and technique, but the rewards are boundless opportunities to see magnificent ice towers, deep caves, plummeting waterfalls and meltwater lakes

Hiking
how to use an ice axe: mountaineer holds axe aloft

How to use an ice axe: wield your ice tool with confidence

By Alex Foxfield published

We guide you through how to use an ice axe for winter walking, mountaineering and ice climbing, as well as how to use one to stop a fall

Climbing Gear
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