ice axe

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ice axe

A climber uses an ice axe to ascend a steep ice wall.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specialized tool for mountaineering: An ice axe is a mountaineering tool designed for traveling on steep, icy terrain. Its primary functions include providing balance, cutting steps, and arresting a climber's slide in the event of a fall.
Usage
  • The ice axe is an essential piece of safety equipment for alpine climbing and glacier travel.
  • A climber uses the ice axe to create secure handholds and footholds in ice.
  • The pick and adze of an ice axe are used for different climbing techniques.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Before ascending the glacier, each climber checked their harness and ice axe.
    • She plunged the shaft of her ice axe into the deep snow to anchor herself.
    • The guide demonstrated how to self-arrest with an ice axe.
Advanced Usage
  • "To self-arrest with an ice axe": A critical safety technique where a climber uses their body weight and the pick of the ice axe to stop an uncontrolled slide down a slope.
    • Practicing self-arrest with an ice axe is a fundamental skill for any mountaineer.
Variants and Related Words

  • Ice tool (n): A more modern, often curved, version of an ice axe designed specifically for technical ice climbing.

    • For the vertical ice wall, he switched from his traditional ice axe to a pair of technical ice tools.

  • Crampons (n): Metal spikes attached to boots for traction on ice, typically used in conjunction with an ice axe.

    • He secured his crampons before taking his ice axe in hand.
Synonyms
  • Climbing axe: A general term for an axe used in mountaineering.
  • Piolet: The French term for an ice axe, commonly used in climbing terminology.
Related Phrases

  • To place an ice axe: To securely embed the ice axe into snow or ice for stability or as an anchor.

    • With each step, he carefully placed his ice axe in the firm snow.

  • Ice axe belay: A method of using a planted ice axe as a belay anchor to secure a climbing partner.

    • They used an ice axe belay to protect the climb over the icy ridge.
ice axe

A climber uses an ice axe to ascend a steep ice wall.

Noun
  1. an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice

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