Alpine-Tec Hammer

A lightweight, hybrid ice axe with a sharp, aggressive blade and a minimalist handrest for general to more technical mountaineering in steeper environments – ideal for snowy couloirs or steep slopes.

The Salewa Alpine-Tec Hammer axe is a lightweight, hybrid ice axe for general to more technical mountaineering in steeper environments. As such, it’s ideal for snowy couloirs or steep slopes.

It is slightly more curved and shorter than our straight shaft Alpine-X axe and comes with a sharp, aggressive 3 mm blade and a minimalist handrest that adjusts without requiring tools. Its ergonomic shaped head makes it especially comfortable to carry in the hand, when used for support on ascents and descents.

Its strong, aggressive steel blade gives improved penetration in steep alpine couloirs or for glacier work. And it has a sharp, replaceable carbide tip at the bottom of the shaft for better contact when moving over hard snow or ice.

• Extremely comfortable to carry in the hand thanks to ergonomically shaped head
• Good anchoring due to weight concentrated in precision-cast steel head
• Minimalist, ergonomic handrest – adjustable without tools
• Slightly curved upper shaft for clearance and good snow penetration in steeper terrain
• Durable, sharp (replaceable) carbide tip at bottom for better grip when moving on hard snow or ice
• Compatible with SALEWA self-locking handrest and handloop
• Holes for clipping carabiner at head and bottom of shaft base