Ice tools for ice climbing are almost always available in only one shaft length; same with most axes intended for hikers and scramblers. The reason is because they’re intended first and foremost for ...

With a microfleece-lined goatskin palm and synthetic insulation on the back, the Geko Lite struck an admirable balance between warmth and sensitivity for tool gripping and rope handling. Testers loved ...

Climbing Technology has developed some equipment specifically designed for teenagers and children so that they can have fun on the rock, in the climbing gym or at an adventure park with their families ...

When venturing into the backcountry in winter and even into the shoulder seasons of late fall and early spring, an ice axe is a vital tool for navigating steep snow fields, ice, and scrambles. However ...

What to Look for in an Ice Axe The biggest distinction is between ice axes (used for mountaineering and hiking) and ice tools (used for ice climbing). Both are axes used for cold weather adventures.

The ice axe you’ll want to use for mountaineering and couloir climbs is different than the type of ice tools you’ll need for pure ice climbing. A ski mountaineer or scrambler will have different needs ...