Ice axe on Vinson
Also called: Ice axe (general mountaineering)
What it is for
Used for balance on steep snow and to stop yourself if you slip, which works only if you have practised it. A classic walking axe is what most of these routes need.
What Vinson asks for
Standard
General mountaineering axe (60–75 cm) with a leash to the harness, not the wrist
Kinds
- Walking Axes
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Denali, Elbrus, Vinson
- Optional on: Aconcagua, Kosciuszko, Carstensz Pyramid
