Blue Ice Bluebird Ice Axe - Stainless Steel Mountaineering Piolet

The Blue Ice Bluebird Ice Axe is the most versatile and robust axe in the Blue Ice range, built for steep snow, alpine routes and classic mountaineering. A hot-forged stainless steel head and spike give it the durability to shrug off intensive use, season after season.

The curved aluminium shaft improves the swing and placement on steeper ground, and the dual-textured grip keeps it secure in gloves. A sliding pommel is included, so you can set your hand position for technical sections and steeper ground. At 363g in the 45cm length it's still light in the hand, and the stainless steel resists corrosion. Choose the Bluebird over a basic walking axe when your objectives include steeper snow and more demanding alpine terrain.

Why you'll love it

• Premium build – hot-forged stainless steel head and spike for durability and anchoring
• Versatile – handles steep snow, alpine climbing, ski touring and glacier travel
• Curved shaft – better swing, placement and handling on steep terrain
• Sliding pommel included – more secure hand positioning on steeper ground
• Corrosion-resistant – stainless steel head and spike

Good to know

• Lengths in this listing: 45 cm, 49 cm, 54 cm and 60 cm; colour: blue
• Weight: 363g (45cm)
• Materials: stainless steel head and spike, aluminium shaft; dual-textured grip
• Certification: CE / EN 13089, Type 1/B
• Includes sliding pommel, pick protector, adze protector and spike protector
• Forged in France, assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced mountaineers, alpine climbers and ski tourers who want one robust axe for steep snow and technical terrain. Beginners who plan to progress onto steeper ground will grow into it too.