{"title":"GCApvd - Axe - Mountaineering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/files\/GuidesChoiceApprovedLogo.png?v=1771277425\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straight or slightly curved shaft ice axe is recommended for glacial travel. An axe with an adze is required. Please contact the Equipment Shop if you have any questions. Ice axe leashes are discouraged and not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: For participants looking to continue on to higher level courses\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003esuch as AMTL 2 or Alpine Ice, a slightly curved ice axe in the 50-55cm range such as the Petzl Sum’Tec is appropriate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sum-tec-ice-tool","title":"Sum'tec","description":"\u003ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/files\/guideschoicelogo_compact.jpg?4363\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e2011 \u003cb\u003eGuides Choice Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe logical evolution of the classic mountaineering ice axe, the \u003cb\u003eSUM'TEC\u003c\/b\u003e combines the qualities of a technical mountaineering ice axe - thanks to its curved shaft - and a classic mountaineering ice axe. Light and versatile, this ice axe has an adjustable hand rest and an interchangeable pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TRIGREST hand rest improves grip efficiency. Its position can be adjusted as needed, without tools - in the lower position, it improves grip and facilitates progression in steep sections; in the upper position, it allows the shaft to easily penetrate the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eICE pick is tapered at the tip for easy penetration in any ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved shaft for efficient anchoring, while protecting the hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular design allows the pick to be interchangeable, as well as the hammer and adze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with Petzl accessories for QUARK, NOMIC and ERGO ice axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"55cm \/ Adze","offer_id":410789953,"sku":"2376","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55cm \/ Hammer","offer_id":410789957,"sku":"2377","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/products\/Sum_tec.jpg?v=1632173519"},{"product_id":"glacier","title":"Glacier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Petzl Glacier Ice axe is ideal for the all around mountaineer. Built light, but with performance in mind, the Glacier utilizes a high quality steel pick and spike, providing great anchoring qualities in hard snow and icy terrain. The anodized aluminum shaft features a machined handle to provide better grip without extra weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightness and comfort:\u003cbr\u003e- the upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface)\u003cbr\u003e- the pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to:\u003cbr\u003e- the profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring\u003cbr\u003e- the toothed steel pick, thinner and durable at the tip (3 mm)\u003cbr\u003e- the stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh strength and practical aspects:\u003cbr\u003e- high-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes)\u003cbr\u003e- very strong steel adze with with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps \u003cbr\u003e- head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling\u003cbr\u003e- high-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection\u003cbr\u003e- handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick type: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft type: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification(s): CE, UIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce axe sold with LINKIN leash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial(s): heat-treated steel, aluminum 7075\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eU01B 060\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eU01B 068\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eU01B 075\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e370 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/121760768\" width=\"375\" height=\"211\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"60 CM","offer_id":1160798401,"sku":"0912","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68 CM","offer_id":1160798405,"sku":"0913","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"75 CM","offer_id":30991043100769,"sku":"0914","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue-60CM","offer_id":50458532938010,"sku":"6676","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue- 68CM","offer_id":50458537001242,"sku":"6677","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/products\/U01B-060-Glacier-60_LowRes.jpeg?v=1427740028"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/collections\/GuidesChoiceApprovedLogo_9eeec16f-7895-4b0a-9313-48d39c864a3b.png?v=1772664830","url":"https:\/\/shop.alpineinstitute.com\/collections\/gcapvd-axe-mountaineering.oembed","provider":"The Equipment Shop at American Alpine Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}