The NOMIC ice axe sets the standard for ice climbing. Perfectly balanced and equipped with weights, it provides an exceptional swing. Its PUR’ICE pick allows efficient placement in a variety of types ...

THE ULTIMATE SWING & BITE - The Raptor is our top of the line leashless ice and mixed tool that swings beautifully and bites like a dream; The grip is one-piece molded rubber for comfort ...

A lightweight nylon spike plug keeps ice out of the shaft. The grip is machined for good handling and a small slot in the head allows for seamless integration with the Corsa leash (sold separately). • ...

Ice axes need to perform as expected while climbing. There is little room for unexpected or sub-par performance, especially on the sharp end. So, I’m very particular about how ice axes feel and ...

A hammer, whilst also found on the head of the axe, is typically used for bashing gear such as pegs into ice to protect winter climbing routes. For more technical climbs, a pair of axes with both is ...

You should only declare ice axes to customs when you buy them at a destination outside the United States and you intend to ...

A video shows a man slamming an ice axe into a frozen waterfall, sending shards cascading down a drop of over 200m. All that's keeping him from following suit is a single screw drilled into the ...

the others would plunge their ice axes into the slope to arrest the fall and anchor the team to the headwall. We climbed to a saddle in the headwall where the most difficult climbing would begin ...

using nothing but ice axes, agility, strength and bravery. To have the opportunity to film such an ice climbing explorer was thrilling, exhausting, chilly and a privilege. This area of Wyoming is ...

Ice axes and crampons can damage the ground unless the terrain is properly frozen. Officials hope the new sensors will tell climbers when the ground is solid enough for safe ice climbing without ...