Aluminium Alloy Mountaineering Ice Axe 70cm – Lightweight Camping Pick

Snow and Ice Demand the Right Tool — Not the Heaviest One

There is a common misconception in mountaineering that heavier equipment means stronger equipment. In reality, the best mountain tools are the ones that deliver the performance you need at the lowest possible weight — because every gram you carry on an ascent is a gram that slows you down, fatigues you faster, and reduces your margin of safety when conditions deteriorate. This is especially true for the ice axe, which you carry on every approach, every ascent, and every descent, and which you may need to deploy quickly and decisively in an emergency.

The Aluminium Alloy Mountaineering Ice Axe is built around this principle. At 70cm, it is sized for general mountaineering use — long enough to provide effective self-arrest capability and reliable support on steep snow, short enough to carry comfortably and swing efficiently. The aluminium alloy construction delivers the strength required for mountaineering use at a fraction of the weight of steel alternatives, making it the practical choice for anyone who wants reliable performance without unnecessary burden on the approach.

The Self-Arrest: Why Your Ice Axe Matters More Than You Think

Most mountaineers carry an ice axe for the same reason most drivers carry a spare tyre: they hope they will never need it, but they are very glad it is there when they do. The self-arrest — the technique of using the ice axe to stop a fall on a steep snow slope — is one of the most important emergency skills in mountaineering, and it only works if you have the right tool in your hand.

A self-arrest requires an axe with a pick that bites into snow reliably, a shaft long enough to provide leverage, and a spike at the base that can be driven into the slope to arrest momentum. This axe delivers all three. The pick geometry is designed for reliable snow penetration, the 70cm shaft provides the leverage needed for effective self-arrest technique, and the spike provides the anchoring point that stops the fall. Carrying this axe is not just about having a walking aid — it is about having the emergency capability that steep snow terrain demands.

Versatile Across Mountain Environments

This ice axe is designed for the full range of general mountaineering environments: snow-covered approaches, glacier travel, steep snow slopes, and moderate alpine terrain. It is the right tool for anyone who is moving through mountain environments where snow and ice are present and where the ability to self-arrest, cut steps, or use the axe as a third point of contact on steep terrain is a meaningful safety asset.

It is also a practical tool for winter camping and backcountry travel, where the ability to cut steps, probe snow conditions, and provide a reliable anchor point adds meaningful capability to your kit. The 70cm length is the standard general-purpose mountaineering length — suitable for most users and most terrain types without the specialisation of shorter technical axes.

Six Colour Options

Available in grey, blue, green, grey with rope, blue with rope, and green with rope. The rope variants include a wrist leash that keeps the axe secured to your wrist during use — an important safety feature on steep terrain where dropping the axe is not an option.

AliExpress Size Guide

This axe is available in one size: 70cm shaft length. This is the standard general-purpose mountaineering length, suitable for users of most heights on most terrain types. For technical ice climbing on steep or vertical ice, a shorter technical axe may be more appropriate.

Specifications

• Brand: OEING
• Material: Aluminium Alloy
• Length: 70cm
• Type: General Mountaineering Ice Axe
• Closure: N/A (walking pick)
• Available Colours: Grey, Blue, Green, Grey+Rope, Blue+Rope, Green+Rope
• Electric: No
• Origin: Mainland China