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G1 Ice Axe
- Hot-forged, carbon steel head provides durability for season after season of climbing
- Ergonomic fit means it has a natural feel in your hands as you traverse glaciers or snowfields
- Aluminum shaft doesn't bog you down with extra weight
- Item #GRV0087
- Material
- [pick] carbon steel, [shaft] aluminum
- Length
- 58cm, 66cm, 74cm
- Rating
- B-Rated
- Claimed Weight
- 16 oz
- Recommended Use
- mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Tech Specs
What do you think about this product?
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March 3, 2020
Does the job, festive color!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Like many other reviewers have said, this is a solid lil' ice axe. Does the job, comfortable enough to hold. Great tool for self-arrests and glissade parties.
Mel
December 25, 2019
My new essential
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
My first ice axe. I did a lot of research before my purchase. Had an opportunity to really use it on a snowshoe hike yesterday and I will never go into winter weather without it again! Well made, I highly recommend for the price point.
Candi S.
July 2, 2019
True Weights for all 3 sizes
I had the opportunity to weigh all 3 axes, so here is the info I wish I had when shopping for my first Ice Axe! 58cm = 14.5oz 66cm = 15.5oz 74cm = 16.5oz
Jeff Guest
May 4, 2017
It works
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
It's an axe! Not much to say. Like a hammer, it does what it's supposed to do and there's not much in the way of messing that up. With that said, they build it very well, it's 100% sturdy, it's appropriately lite for its price point, and I trust the brand completely. I've owened a Raven Ice Axe before as well and I think the head of the axe was lighter, as the weight felt more distributed. The weight on here is a bit more focused towards the top, which in all reality is a good thing. So nothing to complain about there. I also like the feel of the shaft on this better than the Raven. The Raven is very slick and the G1 is just a tad less. Overall, I think I'd choose the G1 over the Raven
Caden L.
October 27, 2014
Tech specs on G1 from Griv's site
Cory D
February 7, 2014
Grivel G1 in hope valley
I made an short and quick ascent up to the top ridge of hope valley earlier this year. Wouldn't have been possible without my Grivel G1
Caleb Keith
November 22, 2013
4 5 Plain and Simple Ice Axe
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Being a BD fan for years, when given the Grivel G1 ice axe for a Mt. Rainier summit attempt I took advantage of this and gave it a good work out throughout the PNW for a couple of years. Light weight and simple. Construction is great without the use of rivets like the lower priced knock offs. I did find that holding the G1 isn't as comfortable as the BD Raven, but it was light and easy to use.
Scott Sowle - Scooter
December 26, 2012
A basic axe that will get the job done
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
There's not much to say about this axe beyond the fact that it will get you across the mountains safely if you use it right. Grivel doesn't make junk, and you can take this anywhere. The trouble is with the uncomfortable head, which makes you less likely to carry it in those times when you aren't quite sure if you need it or not. If you want a better axe, go with the barely more expensive Raven or the even better Raven Pro.
Eric
Aaron Courain
January 28, 2013
The grivel axes and black diamond axes are meand to be held differently when traversing. Grivel, being a european company has a tendency to make the axe to be held in the self belay (pick forward, palm on the adze) mode, while black diamond gives a wider/longer pick shaft so its more comfortable to be held in the self arrest (adze forward, palm on the pick) mode. its a matter of preference, but i suppose its safer to regularly grip the axe in self arrest mode so if you need to arrest youre already there, which does in fact make the grivel less comfortable.
March 7, 2012
Fancy that
Great! its light and durable beyond belief. have used on several adventures, for multiple uses.
Neil Roberts
November 3, 2011
Tough and light
I agree with Dane Burns, and would add that Grivel gives you superior materials (High-carbon hot-forged steel not cast stainless) and construction (note the head and shaft tip are not just glued but riveted as well) at the same or even lower price than similar BD. Compare for yourself. IMO, people buy axes way too long and are usually advised to do so, I think they should be climbing length (short) if used for climbing. I use poles when not on steep terrain. Renting an axe is a good way to see what works best for you before you buy.
james tepner
May 8, 2011
Just the Facts!
A basic axe that will get you up most any mountain in the worls, Rainier, Mt Blanc or Everest...seriously this one axe will do it all on any of the three by the easier routes..
Dane
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April 7, 2015
What Size Should I get?
William P.
William P.
April 7, 2015
So for a versatile size, measure the distance between the tip of your middle finger while at your side and the malleolus of your ankle. This will provide the most versatile size for you. If you intend to be on steeper terrain mostly, then you can use a shorter axe, if you are going to be on more moderate flatter terrain then a longer axe will suit you better. You can call or email me directly. 801-736-6398, or bporreca@backcountry.com
July 15, 2013
What size is best for general mountaineering?...
What size is best for general mountaineering? longer? shorter? and why? Thanks for the advice in advance!
Seth
William P.
July 15, 2013
The way I measure my mountaineering axe is by holding my hand down at my side then measure the distance between your palm and your ankle, that's probably the best all around axe size for you. You would get a shorter one if your primarily using it in steeper/ technical terrain as its lighter and less shaft to get in the way. The downside is that if your on moderate more flat terrain it will not reach the ground when you are just walking around. If you are going to only be on moderate flat terrain then get a longer one as it would act as a better crutch but could be cumbersome to swing around and use on steeper slope angles.
Jesse Thunderbird
May 9, 2014
Great shot!