Ice Axes & Tools

A special, limited edition of our revolutionary Hydra Ice Tool, the Pink Hydra is engraved with the signature of BD Athlete Will Gadd. And $50 from each tool sale supports the Mountain Muskox Mentorship Program, which provides support for those affected by mountain sports-related...

This alpine climbing machine is engineered with durability and versatility in mind. A hydroformed shaft maximizes strength and stiffness while keeping weight down, while the fine-tuned length and pick angle make the Viper comfortable and easy to handle on variable types of ice and...

Combining the technical precision of an ice tool with the classic alpine functionality of a piolet, the Black Diamond Venom ice axe is the one tool to have for technical ski mountaineering missions, classic glacier routes and moderate snow climbs with short cruxes. The...

Engineered as an ultralight tool that can handle technical terrain, the Venom LT Tech excels on ski mountaineering missions and alpine rock routes. Weighing in at only 305 grams, the Venom LT Tech comes with a hammer attachment and adjustable pommel. A replaceable Hot...

From punching up steep couloirs on ski mountaineering missions to fast and light summer alpine objectives, the new Venom LT Classic is a 240-gram tool built for ultralight versatility in the mountains. The replaceable steel Hot Forged Classic LT Pick is combined with an...

The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip takes our classic mountaineer's piolet, the Raven, and combines a new dual-density rubber grip and our updated Slider Leash for increased security and versatility. Now redesigned, the Raven with Grip is lighter, and has an updated...

Our modern take on Chouinard's original curved-pick mountain axe the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is a classic mountaineer's piolet that has been used on climbs all over the world for decades. Lightweight with an investment-cast, ergonomic, stainless-steel head, the Raven axe sits in...

Our technical mountaineering axe the Raven Pro is lightweight and features a slightly angled and ergonomic trapezoidal shaft for better grip on more aggressive climbing. The pick, adze, and spike geometry allow for secure placements, whether you are kicking steps up Aconcagua or winding...

Built to utilize the innovative BD Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E.) system, the Hydra Ice Tool can be configured to maximize performance on any technical winter terrain. From water ice in the Alps, new lines in the Alaska Range, or technical mixed climbing, the Hydra...

Combining the technical precision of an ice tool with the classic alpine functionality of a piolet, the Black Diamond Venom ice axe is the one tool to have for technical ski mountaineering missions, classic glacier routes and moderate snow climbs with short cruxes. The...