An "ice axe" is a tool used in climbing to help grip and stabilize on icy surfaces. It has a long handle with a sharp metal pick at one end to dig into the ice and a flat, wide head on the other end to act as a grip or support.
Sentences with «ice axe»
We went in June actually and had all our crampon / ice axe gear for the walk up but ended up not putting them on till we ventured further past the hut. (stokedforsaturday.com)
We reach the summit of Pico Bolivar (5007mts) after a steep climb that needs all the necessary equipment like rope, harness and helmet (crampons and ice axe during the snow season). (kamadac.de)
Kratos dropped the blades he has always worn for a heavy ice axe with detailed frost damage on the environment and enemies. (mammothgamers.com)