So I saw someone mention that long axe's like the petzl summit are something newbies use and all experienced mountaineers use something like the petzl ride and trekking poles.
Logic being that if it's flat enough that you'd need the extra length from the ice axe, you don't need an ice axe.
Thoughts?
I'm looking at starting at Chief Mountain and therefore missing the Ahern drift which is the only place I've heard that you definitely want an ice axe. What do y'all think, is the trail doable without or should I just get an ice axe?
Hey so I remember mimir saying that the axe is useless in helheim cause Ice won’t beat ice. But as soon as you exit it the first time you can just use your axe again like nothing happened whenever you fight ice enemies. It no longer bounces off of them. I was confused how this is explained or if it’s just to force you to use the blades?
Giving a corrupt per:
- Swirly Blade + New Ice Set.
- Swirly Axe + Swirly Gun.
- 4x New Ice Sets.
Can do 5 TIMES ONLY.
I'm super new to alpining and I need to get some ice axes for my next trip. There's tons of lists around for beginner gear, but I'd prefer to hear what you all have to say.
Hoping someone can help this begginer sort through my thoughts.
Ive been scrambling and climbing mountains lots in the canadian rockies for years but always shied away when the snow came. The higher and more obsure i am pushing the more snow and ice is inevitable.
l want to get an ice axe to be able to self arrest. However I also want the ability to (re)place pitons.
Would you reccomend both a dedicated piton hammer and a dedicated ice axe or can i get away with an axe with a hammer head? My concerns are that if i was on a rock route and took a fall the ice axe could be a threat and then if i was on a snow slope and wanted to chop steps id have a shitty time with the hammer?
Quick question. Have you tried or thought of the following build: Boi Axe, Ice Shard on survival or tactics. Been playing around with it for a bit and it seems solid. (Tactics: Point Blank, Ammo and the Acro pack. Survival: kill switch, frostbite and Ammo) It would be great to know what you think about powers or even other mutations to compliment this build. (Wink wink: needs to work with spoiler boss)
A sci-fi / fantasy novel published before 2008 which involved a rebellious angel who was contracted to some high council members to assist a mortal civilisation in fending off a relentless invasion of chitinous beetle aliens, using an ice pick as his weapon of choice, but really he was addicted to a drug (possibly called "cat") and he kept leaving the battlefield to shoot up into the veins of his wings and enter a hallucinatory parallel world which was a colorful bazaar with a cacophony of peculiar instruments and sharp scents and wheeler-dealer carnival casinos?
Looking at updating to a 'spinner' leash suitable for two ice tools. Any recommendations? Based in the UK! Will primarily be using for mixed and winter climbing.
What I've seen so far:
- Black Diamond Spinner Leash
- Blue Ice Hydra Leash
- DMM Freedom Leash
Im currently watching the descent and saw they have ice axes. But they're caving/ spelunking with no ice in sight. I know that dirt and rocks will probably dull the ice axe. but can you use it in situations like this and in summertime with no snow? thanks so much.
I've just moved to Aberdeen University and have done a couple of munros and I'm looking into getting an ice axe for winter climbing. It'll be the first time I've been hillwalking in the snow and the first time buying an ice axe. I have a winter climbing course in a couple of weeks and I need to buy one. Any good recommendations? I've been looking into Black Diamond Ice Axes so far...
Heading up to NH for a hike in a couple days, anyone know of a very easily accessible location to practice ice axe/crampon use? Are the conditions right yet?
I've been a little over-eager, and I already bought an ice axe for the trail. I'm from Europe, and I'm a little confused about the concept of a bounce box. What I can't figure out is if I can send my ice axe in the bounce box that I'm sending anyway. Most people seems to use a flat rate box or a 5 gallon bucket as bounce box, which costs around 20 dollars to send. However, this does not fit an ice axe. I'd like to avoid sending the axe separately. Can I use a custom size bounce box, of will that be much more expensive or not allow me to 'bounce' it?
Tarptent Rainshadow: Used one time on our one and only overnight with the dog, he made a 2 small holes in the mesh which I have fixed. $270 - SOLD
EE Torrid - Mens Large, -7D in and out. Used on 3 weekend trips. $110 - SOLD
Petzl Ice Axe Summit 59CM - never used. Brand new. $90 - SOLD
Gossamer Gear Thinlight 1/8 - Brand New - $20 - SOLD
MSR Pocket Rocket - Brand New - Older Model - $25 - SOLD
Free with any purchase: Sawyer Plungers (2)
Zpacks Cuben Fiber Repair tape and add on patches - SOLD
Light load towel
https://imgur.com/a/ILIAplP
Hello. I am currently in the process of buying winter mountaineering boots, crampons and ice axe. As I have never been in the higher mountains in the winter before, this will be my first experience with snow and more technical routes.
I am looking into buying a Petzl Summit Evo for starters, but as I am looking to climbing a bit steeper routes and ravines in a year or two once I get enough experience and get myself into alpinism school, I wouldn't want to buy myself a brand new pair of Quarks then for example. So I am just asking whether the Quark can also be used for glacier crossings or for walking on not-so-steep slopes and I should buy one Quark now and add another later? Or is Summit Evo much more suitable for this?
As for mountaineering boots and crampons, I'd welcome any advice for that too. I'd want boots which can hold automatic crampons, but buying semi-automatic would be good enough for now, because I do will not be ice climbing just yet.
Bear in mind that I am a student so my financial capabilities are very limited. So I'd want to get the best deal price/quality. I'd also want for my equipment to last for a longer time. Thanks in advance.
Tarptent Rainshadow: Used one time on our one and only overnight with the dog, he made a 2 small holes in the mesh which I have fixed. $270 - SOLD
EE Torrid - Mens Large, -7D in and out. Used on 3 weekend trips. $110 - SOLD
Petzl Ice Axe Summit 59CM - never used. Brand new. $90 - SOLD
Gossamer Gear Thinlight 1/8 - Brand New - $20 - SOLD
MSR Pocket Rocket - Brand New - Older Model - $25 - SOLD
Free with any purchase: Sawyer Plungers (2)
Zpacks Cuben Fiber Repair tape and add on patches - SOLD
Light load towel
https://imgur.com/a/ILIAplP
