The perfect combination of carbon's lightness and wood's strength... Don't be fooled by its traditional design, the Monte Bianco ice axe is packed with technical features. Ideal for glacier hiking, this Monte Bianco ice axe from Grivel has been designed to meet all the demands of classic mountaineering. This is a high-end ice axe made with the best materials, giving it unparalleled elegance. It resembles the traditional ice axes used by legendary mountaineers like Lionel Terray during the first ascents of the world's highest mountains... Its steel head has been forged in one piece with modern teeth, and its ash wood and carbon shaft combine the aesthetics, technicality, and pleasure of wood with the lightness and performance of carbon. The Monte Bianco extends the Grivel tradition by incorporating the most innovative technologies for maximum enjoyment and safety (CE certified). Technical, modern, and uniquely charming, the Monte Bianco ice axe from Grivel will undoubtedly be your trusty companion for many years to come...