Exceeded expectations. - Petzl Summit Ice Axe

I did some detailed research before making this purchase and I settled on the summit Ice Axe because of its design and quality. I did not know how much easier it would be to use than what was expected. My first trip was up the Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route and I needed this axe the whole way during the final 2,500 ft. I was secure and safe, however.

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