Latest Reviews of Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing May 19, 2015

Picking the Best Ice Axe

On the search for an ice axe? We can help with that. We tested 15 top of the line models to determine which performed...

Editors' Choice

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

Petzl Summit Evo

While other models may perform better at specific tasks, this is the model we would choose if we could only have one...

Ice Climbing Nov 17, 2013

Petzl Laser Sonic

The Petzl Laser Sonic ice screw is unique for two reasons. First, it features a rotating hanger that allows you to...

First Look

Ice Climbing Jul 19, 2012

Grivel Air Tech Light

This is a very lightweight crampon. While obviously a poor choice for certain applications like waterfall ice...

Ice Axes Mar 22, 2019

Black Diamond Raven Pro

A classic ice axe, the Raven Pro is an attractively priced model that provides for basic mountaineering objectives.

Ice Axes Mar 22, 2019

Black Diamond Raven Ultra

While it's incredibly comfortable to carry for extended periods of time, the Raven Ultra is no longer the lightweight...

Editors' Choice

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

Petzl Summit

The Summit offers top-notch performance across the board, bringing to light an excellent option for the majority of...

Best Value

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

Black Diamond Raven

This popular ice axe excels in general mountaineering routes and is incredibly friendly on your wallet. It's the...

Top Pick

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

CAMP Corsa

With its 100 percent aluminum head, the Corsa is the lightest rated ice axe, and proved more versatile than we...

Top Pick

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

Petzl Glacier Literide

Surprisingly versatile considering its low weight, the Literide truly blurs the line between a more general purpose...

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

Petzl Glacier

Fantastic and wallet-friendly, the Glacier is lightweight, self-arrests smoothly, and climbs steep snow with ease.

Top Pick

Ice Axes Mar 21, 2019

CAMP Corsa Nanotech

The Corsa Nanotech is a super unique ice axe that is the third lightest in our review on one of the overall lightest...

Best Value

Ice Axes Mar 20, 2019

Black Diamond Venom

The Venom is a modular model that blurs the lines between an ice axe and an ice tool and excels in complex glacial...

Top Pick

Ice Axes Mar 20, 2019

Petzl Sum'Tec

The Sum'Tec is a true hybrid of a traditional ice axe and an ice tool. It features the same modular head that is found...

Ice Axes Mar 19, 2019

CAMP Neve

Simply put, the Neve is a solid option for a great price. It offers dependable all-around performance, even if it...