Petzl Glacier Literide

The Glacier Literide from Petzl provides excellent security and holding power in a lightweight, pack-friendly package, making it our go-to for ski mountaineering missions. The adze gives us support and step-cutting power on steep bootpacks, while the aggressive steel pick easily finds purchase on a self-arrest. Because of its small stature and featherweight aluminum shaft, this ice axe straps discretely to our pack when it's time to harvest our hard-earned powder.