Lightweight performance ice axe for skiing on glaciers and steep slopes
Compact and lightweight, the GLACIER LITERIDE ice axe is the perfect choice for
ski mountaineering, skiing steep chutes and fast-and-light climbing. It also has
the benefit of great anchoring efficiency thanks to its very high-quality steel
pick, guaranteeing both confident anchoring and great durability.
- Compact: measuring 50 cm, the GLACIER LITERIDE is as compact as it is light,
and therefore easily transportable on a pack.
- Lightness and comfort:
- the upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting
surface)
- the pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust
- Very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to:
- the profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring
- the pick of toothed steel, thinner at the tip (3 mm)
- the stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow
- High strength and practical aspects:
- high-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes)
- very strong steel adze with with an edge designed for efficient cutting
of steps
- head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching
a sling
- high-quality aluminum shaft (aluminum 7075, used in aeronautics), with anodized
finish for excellent rust protection
- handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice
climbing
- Certification(s): CE, UIAA
Pick type: 1
Shaft type: 1
Weight:
Material(s): heat-treated steel, aluminum 7075