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By don bowie Ranked #152 - Backcountry Ski Poles September 30, 2009

Critical to all back country ski endeavors, I also find the Whippet invaluable for approach terrain on expedition climbs and glacier travel. Often times the varied terrain of glaciers and ice falls combine short steps with flat sections, and the Whippet handles both without getting an ice tool out. This is especially handy when slogging a big load. I've even used one to extricate myself from a crevasse fall. The blade is positioned in a perfect "low dagger" climbing angle (see image this page) and even has a palm rest so it won't wear a hole in your gloves.

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