Black Diamond's Ice Pick is an obvious winner when it comes to icy waterfalls, but it's also a fun choice when you see enough patches of ice to get you to the top. Its low-profile design includes a thin nose so you can get a sharper bite in thinner ice.
Price: $69.95 from Backcountry
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| $69.95 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This pick is my go-to for vertical ice. It sinks effortlessly into hard ice, giving me solid placements, and holds up well to mixed terrain abuse. I love how precise and durable it is for demanding routes.""When...
With the same teeth as the Ice Pick, but with a chiseled tip and thicker, hot-forged design for greater durability. The Alpine Pick brings increased strength on ice or rock.
The Black Diamond Venom Ice Pick is a classically curved replacement pick for your pre-2016 Venom Ice Axe. Providing secure placements in the ice and easy self arrests, this versatile pick is perfect for long, moderate alpine routes.