PETZL Glacier Ice Axe
- Axe only, leash sold separately
- 15.04 oz total, head weight 365 g
- Aluminum shaft, stainless steel blade
- Head and spike holes for a carabiner or sling
- 3 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light mountaineering axe for glacier travel and classic routes, suited to a climber who already owns or will add a leash. The listing is for the axe alone, and shaft length is not given.
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ASIN: B0DDMBYRRDModel: U025Aa02Category: Ice Axes
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Overview
A machined aluminum shaft carries a stainless steel blade on this Petzl axe, built for glacier travel and classic mountaineering. The head is shaped to be held in the cane position, and holes in the head and spike let a carabiner or sling clip on.
Low weight and a secure machined grip make this a sensible choice for walking on glaciers and moving over hard snow and ice. The limitation is that the compatible Linkin leash is sold separately, and the shaft length is not stated.
Who it's for
Walkers and mountaineers on glaciers and snow slopes get a light tool with a head that works as a cane. Anyone who needs the leash in the box, or a tool for vertical ice, should look at the leash bundle or a technical model instead.
Pros and cons
- Light overall weight
- Aluminum shaft with machined grip
- Holes for carabiner or sling
- Protectors included for storage
- Leash sold separately
- Shaft length not listed
- Not described for steep technical ice
Performance notes
Glacier travel puts the axe in the cane position most of the time, so a shaped head and a firm grip matter more than raw swing weight. The stainless steel blade bites hard snow and ice, and the light aluminum shaft makes the tool easy to carry on a long approach.
Where it stands among ice axes
- #10 most-searched brand and model of the 11 ice axes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 ice axes we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | U025Aa02 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Head Weight | 365 g |
| Weight | 15.04 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Light Blue |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 Glacier ice axe, 1 Pick Protector, 1 Spike Protector |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer warranty |
| Other details | |
| Head Type | Ice |
| Style Name | Modern |
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Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Petzl Glacier ice axe in Light Blue?
The axe comes with a pick protector and a spike protector. The Linkin leash is sold separately.
Which leash fits the Petzl Glacier U025AA02?
The listing says the Linkin leash, part U082AA00, is compatible with the new model.
Is the Petzl Glacier a technical ice climbing axe?
The listing describes it for glacier travel and classic mountaineering, not steep technical ice.