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Backcountry.com The Years Best - Top Gear Picks From Winter 09/10

Ice Axes

Black Diamond Arc'teryx Mammut

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

Improving on one of the most popular ice axes of all time, Black Diamond gave the Raven a rubber bottom grip to increase comfort and security on steep terrain.

* Available Sizes:55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm
Price:
$95.90

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is designed to give you the greatest comfort and ease of use possible.

* Available Sizes:55cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 90cm
Price:
$79.95

Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

The Raven Pro Ice Axe is the lightest, full-service piolet available, period. It has a super clean and simple design for the high-end user who refuses to sacrifice performance for less weight.

* Available Sizes:50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm
Price:
$99.95

Black Diamond Venom Adze

Black Diamond designed the Venom Ice Axe to self arrest and plunge into the snow easily but still offer good ice performance.

* Available Sizes:50cm, 57cm, 64cm
Price:
$143.00

Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe

The Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe is super-light for fast-and-light alpine climbing and ski mountaineering.

* Available Sizes:50cm, 55cm, 60cm
Price:
$109.90

CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe

Ski mountaineers and other alpine travelers needed an ultralight mountaineering axe, so Camp created the 7.2-ounce Corsa Ice Axe.

* Available Sizes:50cm, 60cm, 70cm
Price:
$119.95

Petzl Cosmi'tec Ice Axe

Combining the advantages of a standard ice axe with a technical ice tool, the Petzl Cosmi'tec Ice Axe has a slightly bent shaft and reverse-curve pick for better penetration in ice.

* Available Sizes:55cm, 62cm
ON SALE:
$124.00 (20% off)

Grivel Air Tech Racing Ice Axe

The Grivel Air Tech Racing Ice Axe is ideal for mountaineers searching for the lightest possible tool without sacrificing strength and durability.

* Available Sizes:48cm, 53cm, 58cm, 66cm, 74cm
Price:
$144.95

Black Diamond Venom Hammer

Black Diamond designed the Venom Ice Axe to self arrest and plunge into the snow easily but still offer good ice performance.

* Available Sizes:50cm , 57cm
Price:
$142.45

Grivel Air Tech Evo Ice Axe

The Grivel Air Tech Evolution ice axe answers professional demands for a light, full-strength axe with technical features.

* Available Sizes:48cm, 53cm, 58cm, 66cm
Price:
$179.95

CAMP USA Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe

Camp's Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe combines the ultra-low weight of an aluminum ice axe with the excellent hard-ice penetration of a steel axe.

* Available Sizes:50cm, 60cm, 70cm
Price:
$139.95

Petzl Snowscopic Axe with Trekking Pole

Reduce your gear with the Petzl Snowscopic Axe and Trekking Pole. By combining your axes and poles, you drop weight and eliminate the need to waste time switching equipment in and on your pack.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$154.95

Petzl Summit Mountaineering Axe

The Petzl Summit Mountaineering Axe uses a rubber-coated aluminum shaft to improve your grip and insulate your hands on the way to the top.

Available Sizes:52cm, 59cm, 66cm
Price:
$158.95

Grivel Nepal S.A. Ice Axe

The Grivel Nepal S.A. Ice Axe is ideal for non-technical snow and glacier travel.

* Available Sizes:58cm, 66cm, 74cm
Price:
$94.95

Simond Metallic 820 R Titane Axe

The Simond Metallic 820 MXC Titane Mountain Axe features a streamlined titanium construction that makes it ideal for ski mountaineering or lightweight expeditions.

Available Sizes:60
ON SALE:
$262.46 (25% off)

Grivel Air Tech Evo Hammer Ice Axe

The Grivel Air Tech Evo Hammer makes an ideal companion to your ice axe on mountaineering routes that aren't quite steep enough to require two technical ice tools.

Price:

Temporarily Out of Stock

Petzl Sum'Tec Mountaineering Axe

Need proof of evolution? Try the Petzl Sum’Tec Mountaineering Axe. This progressive piolet takes features from both the technical ice tool and the classic-shaped axe to give you insane versatility and low weight in the mountains.

Price:

Temporarily Out of Stock

Price:

Temporarily Out of Stock



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