Petzl Glacier Ice Axe

The Petzl Glacier Ice Axe is a lightweight ice axe designed for glacier travel and classic mountaineering in snowy and icy terrain. It combines a lightweight aluminum shaft with a tempered steel pick and stainless steel spike to provide reliable anchoring without unnecessary weight. Its curved head offers a comfortable grip in the piolet-canne position, while grooves in the shaft provide additional grip when technical ice climbing is required.

Available from Backpackers Outdoor, the Petzl Glacier is a dependable choice for mountaineers, glacier travelers and alpine enthusiasts who need a practical ice axe for varied mountain terrain.

Lightweight Design for Glacier Travel

The Petzl Glacier is designed to keep weight low while retaining the essential features required for glacier travel. Holes in both the pick and spike reduce weight and provide convenient options for connecting a carabiner.

The 50 cm version weighs only 320 g, while the longer versions provide additional reach for different mountaineering requirements. The ice axe is available in 50, 60, 68 and 75 cm lengths.

Comfortable and Secure Grip

The upper part of the pick features a supportive surface designed to fit comfortably in the hand. This provides a secure grip when using the axe in the piolet-canne position, making it comfortable for walking on snow and glacier terrain.

Grooves machined into the shaft provide additional grip for technical ice climbing situations, giving the Petzl Glacier greater versatility than a basic walking axe.

Reliable Anchoring in Snow and Ice

The Glacier features a tempered steel pick tapered to 3 mm at the tip, providing effective penetration and anchoring in hard snow and ice. The stainless steel spike is designed to penetrate hard snow and ice efficiently when the axe is used as a walking support.

A durable steel adze provides a practical surface for carving steps when required on snowy or icy terrain. Together, these features make the Glacier suitable for a wide range of classic mountaineering and glacier travel applications.