Blue Ice Akila Adze Ice Axe - Lightweight Technical Piolet (49cm)

The Blue Ice Akila Adze Ice Axe is a light, technical piolet for modern mountaineering, ski touring and high-alpine routes. At 330g for the 49cm shaft it won't weigh down a summit pack, but the chromoly steel head still means business on steeper ground.

The adze is the classic do-it-all configuration: cutting steps, digging out a stance and building snow anchors. A curved, aircraft-grade aluminium shaft gives better clearance when the terrain steepens, and the dual-textured grip stays secure in gloves or when everything is wet. Choose the Akila Adze if you want one axe that covers glacier travel, high-alpine climbing and ski touring.

Why you'll love it

• Light but durable – 330g (49cm) with strong materials and no excess bulk
• Adze head – ideal for cutting steps, snow anchors and general mountaineering tasks
• Handles steeper terrain – curved shaft improves clearance and handling
• Secure grip – dual-textured grip for control in gloves or wet conditions
• Ready to travel – pick, adze and spike protectors included

Good to know

• Length: 49cm; colour: red
• Weight: 330g (49cm)
• Head: chromoly steel, ergonomic shape; shaft: curved anodised aluminium
• Type 1 / B, certified CE EN 13089
• Designed and assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced mountaineers and ski tourers who want one versatile, traditional piolet for glacier travel, high-alpine climbing and snow work.