GRIVEL Nepal S.A. Mountaineering Ice Axe – Classic Ice Axe for Glacier Walking and Alpinism

Designed for classic mountaineering and glacier walks on our Nepal ice axe has a forged steel blade, and an adze. Its shaft is slightly curved to facilitate the self-arrest maneuver (hence the name S.A.), a technique used by climbers to stop a slide with the use of an ice axe and no other system. Its leash is equipped with a rubber tip protector. Aluminum shaft it is easy to handle. In the Plus version it features a rubber handle that facilitates the grip.

• Classic mountaineering ice axe – Designed for classic mountaineering and glacier walking, suitable for traditional alpine terrain and snow travel.
• Hot-forged steel blade with adze – Forged steel blade and adze provide durability and reliable performance for mountaineering use.
• Slightly curved aluminum shaft – Aluminum shaft with a subtle curve designed to facilitate self-arrest maneuvers (S.A.), a fundamental ice axe technique.
• Supplied with adjustable leash – Equipped with an adjustable leash featuring a rubber tip protector for secure handling and protection.
• Certified Type 1 ice axe – Certified to CE EN 13089 (Type 1) and UIAA 152 standards for mountaineering ice axes.