An ice axe is a crucial tool for those venturing above the snow line. It gives an extra point of contact to the slope and can provide a means of arrest should you slip. Length If you are looking for an axe to take your tramping above the snowline, a shaft between 60-70cm should be fine. Shorter axes can be used, but […]
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