The Petzel Glacier Literide Ice Axe is a highly technical ice that is equipped with a high-quality forged steel pick with aggressive teeth and adze.  It’s designed for steep skiing and riding ascents and descents and for those alpinists looking to save weight. Its light weight and compact, tipping the scales at a scant 320 grams.  It has great penetration and hold on ice and on any type of firm snow condition.  The steel point gives you solid purchase as well on ice and hard snow is ideal for piolet canne use. A Linkin leash is included and is easy to adjust and remove and gives you great security and confidence when ascending steep pitches.  The Glacier Literide is also compatible with pick and point protection for added safety when not using the piece.  For skiers and riders looking to push their own limits on what can be climbed and skied, the Petzel Glacier Literide Ice Axe will be there for you, each and every step of the way.

Features:

Weight: 320 grams

Shaft Length: 50 cm

Materials: Tempered Steel, 7075 Aluminum

Easily transportable inside or outside on a pack.

The upper part of the pick offers excellent grip

Very good anchoring qualities
The toothed steel pick, thinner at the tip (3 mm)
The stainless-steel spike

High strength and practical aspects
High-quality steel pick)
Very strong steel adze with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps
Head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling
Handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing