Ideal for ski and snowboard mountaineering, the compact, lightweight, and pack-friendly Petzl Glacier LiteRide Ice Axe is great for skiing tight chutes and fast-and-light climbing. Compact and light, measuring 50 cm, its easily transportable on your pack. High-quality steel pick, adze, and spike. Head and spike both equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or sling. Rugged and durable, anodized 7075 aluminum shaft. Handle cut into shaft for better performance when used on technical ice.