The Edelrid Rage ice axe got a much-awaited makeover after more than a decade on European shelves. I was keen to try the new version, which is available in the U.S., on a recent trip to Alaska. The ...

The ice axe that was plunged into Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky's skull during his gruesome murder in Mexico on August 20, 1940, is today among the prized exhibits at Washington's International ...

Fay Manners, originally from Bedfordshire, and her climbing partner, Michelle Dvorak from the United States, were stranded on ...

Our mountaineering expert delves into the science behind avalanches to answer the question: why do avalanches happen?

The Neve is a classic, reliable ice axe for mountaineering and glacier travel. The forged chromoly steel head has an ergonomic design for a secure grip and good comfort. The pick is engineered for ...

A pair of climbers were rescued after a terrifying 18 hours on Mt. Whitney. The situation was 'entirely avoidable,' rescuers ...

A hammer, whilst also found on the head of the axe, is typically used for bashing gear such as pegs into ice to protect winter climbing routes. For more technical climbs, a pair of axes with both is ...

where an ice axe, crampons and bit of bravery can take climbing to another level. Ice climbing ranges from grades two to eight and most beginners start at grade two or three, but can quickly ...

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Rob Johnson explains the essentials of choosing and using your first ice axe and crampons for winter mountaineering. Ever year as winter rolls around, you ...

Ultra-light at only 280 g, the GULLY ice axe is designed for technical mountaineering and steep skiing. Its tapered banana-shaped pick and the TRIGREST handrest (adjustable without a tool) ensure the ...

"These missions are very risky to all people involved, and they are entirely avoidable," writes ICSAR, imploring climbers to ...