Ice Axe - Accessories

Accessories

Common ice axe accessories include:

  • Leash — nylon webbing with an adjustable loop for securing the axe to hand. Often secured by a ring constrained to slide a limited distance on the shaft.
  • Leash stop — a rubber keeper or metal stud preventing the leash from slipping off of the ice axe.
  • Snow basket — similar to baskets on ski poles, temporarily mounted on the shaft close to the spike to keep the shaft from sinking into soft snow.
  • Pick and adze guard — a cover to protect from sharp edges and points when the axe is not being used.
  • Spike guard — a cover to protect from the sharp spike when the axe is not being used.

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