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Black Diamond Raven and Raven Pro Ice Axes Reviewed

June 22, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenthal Leave a Comment

It is hard to imagine a piece of gear as mundane as an ice axe approaching something like celebrity status. But if anything has it must be the Black Diamond Raven ice axe family. They are, I guess, the VolksWagen of ice axes. You find them everywhere. They do the job without any fuss or […]

Filed Under: Ice Axes Tagged With: Black Diamond Ice Axes, Raven, Raven Pro, Raven Ultra

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South Africa’s Otter Trail in the Tsitsikamma National Park in widely regarded as the country’s best hiking trail. And it is with good reason: the spectacular trail winds along the edge of the coast, offering plenty of opportunities for swimming. Each of its huts has spectacular views of the ocean.

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