Latest Reviews of Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing May 18, 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...

Top Pick

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Sum'Tec

The Petzl Sum'tec is a true hybrid ice axe of a traditional ice axe and an ice tool. The Sum'tec features a modular...

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 3 weeks ago

Grivel Air Tech Evolution

The Air Tech Evolution is one of our former Editors' Choice winner that is an excellent all-around axe which is...

Ice Axes Nov 14, 2017

Petzl Glacier

The Petzl Glacier is a fantastic ice axe for an excellent price and was nearly the winner of our OutdoorGearLab Best...

Top Pick

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Petzl Glacier Literide

The Petzl Glacier Literide is our OutdoorGearLab Top Pick award winner for the best "Ultralight" ice axe. The Literide...

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Black Diamond Venom

The Black Diamond Venom is a modular ice axe that excels in more complex terrain and on steeper routes and blurs the...

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Black Diamond Raven Pro

The Black Diamond Raven Pro is the lighter cousin of the mega-popular Black Diamond Raven. The Raven Pro has all the...

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Grivel G1

The Grivel G1 is a solid, well designed ice axe that is made of high quality materials for a sweet $100 price tag. The...

Ice Axes May 18, 2015

Black Diamond Raven Ultra

The Black Diamond Raven Ultra is a lighter than average ice axe that is extremely comfortable to carry for long...

Ice Climbing May 18, 2015

SMC Capra

The Seattle Manufacturing Company (SMC) Capra ice axe is a great value for a fantastic general mountaineering axe. It...