Thread: MTN Stick - Extendable Walking/Ice Axe Combo

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Oops. This one:

https://www.ebay.com/p/Stubai-Tour-L...5cm/1507801661

That one has the certified rating so should be stronger (B-rated is the same as most regular 'walking' type ice axes, T-rated is a level up for technical climbing and belaying off etc). You could still get a regular axe of similar weight for much less money, but if you really want the adjustable length its probably a better option than the MTN one.

Personally I just use light walking poles for the walking and carry ice axe etc as well if I think I might need it for snow and ice. My light walking axe is under 400g so not too much weight to strap on your pack on for a might-need-it trip, I also have heavier technical axes for steep stuff but thats another story, they haven't been used in a while.