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The Petzl Sum’Tec: An Award-Winning Climbing Axe

December 11, 2011 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

A lot of what I keep saying in this site is that you really need to find an ice axe that fits your style and your budget and that you shouldn’t get too hung up on having the perfect piece of kit. Then along comes something that blows that advice away. In the case of […]

Filed Under: Ice Axes Tagged With: petzl ice axes, t-rated

Ice Climbing Tools for Beginners

April 3, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

When buying a run of the mill ice axe for walking or alpine mountaineering it is hard to go too wrong. Most axes will more or less do the job. But when it comes to technical climbing tools you are entering an area of huge specialisation and personal preference. The key issue for many climbers […]

Filed Under: Ice Axes Tagged With: Black Diamond Ice Axes, dmm ice axes, leashless ice tool, petzl ice axes

Buying a Mountaineering Ice Axe

March 30, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

When taking up any sort of winter mountaineering, ski touring, or hill walking that requires you to cross glaciers or steep ice one of your most essential safety instruments is a good ice axe that is suitable for mountaineering. Ice axes provide a very useful third point of contact (in addition to your two feet) […]

Filed Under: Featured, Ice Axes Tagged With: Black Diamond Ice Axes, dmm ice axes, Grivel, petzl ice axes

Choosing a Walking Ice Axe

March 29, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

For many people who are new to mountaineering, a versatile walking ice axe will be their first ice axe purchase. Choosing one can be a bit daunting for the uninitiated yet it is actually quite a simple task, especially if you are new to the sport. What is a walking ice axe? A walking ice […]

Filed Under: Ice Axes Tagged With: CAMP USA, Grivel, petzl ice axes, Walking Ice Axes

Ice Axes: A guide for beginners

March 24, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

A guide to the different sorts of ice axes available and pointers on choosing the right one.

Filed Under: Ice Axes Tagged With: dmm ice axes, Grivel ice axes, petzl ice axes, Walking Ice Axes

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