You might opt for bluebird days to tackle steeper ski mountaineering lines, but you don't necessarily have to; the Blue Ice Bluebird Ice Axe, on the other hand, is an absolute necessity for such routes. This classic axe boasts a hot-forged head and adze that lend an edgy grip on icy terrain. The straight shaft has a sandy feel to give your gloves the grip they need, and the angled spike provides extra purchase during glacier crossings.
Price: $205.95 from Backcountry
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Ultralight yet technical, the BLUE ICE Akila Ice Axe + Adze keeps us moving quickly and efficiently on our backcountry tours. The reverse-curve pick offers precision on steep ice, while the wider adze quickly clears snow for placing screws. When it comes...
Whether we're chasing steep backcountry lines or swiftly scaling frosted summits, the Akila Ice Axe Hammer is in hand. The head's slight reverse curve provides a secure hold on both snowy slopes and vertical ice walls, while the casted hammer delivers...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I use the 42cm Akila LT when I want the lightest, most compact tool possible without sacrificing technical performance. It still drives securely into firm snow and ice, and the shorter length makes it even easier...