Blue Ice - Bluebird - Mountaineering Ice Axe

Blue Ice Bluebird Ice Axe – Classic Alpine Piolet of Mont Blanc Heritage

A rugged and reliable ice axe built for steep snow slopes and glacier travel, honed where avalanches whisper and ice cleaves like forged steel—assembled at the foot of Mont Blanc for Scandinavian ascents and Luxembourg alpine training alike.

 Technical Specs

• Lengths: 45 cm, 49 cm, 54 cm, 60 cm – choose based on shin or ankle reach

• Weight (45 cm): ~356 g – featherweight precision 

• Construction:

  • Head & pick: Hot-forged stainless steel with anti-corrosion treatment – bite-ready durability 

  • Shaft: Anodized, sandblasted aircraft-grade aluminum, gently curved for natural swing and grip

• Grip: Dual-texture finish with sliding pommel for secure hold and easy hand repositioning 

• Includes: Pick, adze, and spike protectors 

• Certification: CE / EN 13089 Type 1/B – certified for alpine use

Why climbers love it

Picture wielding this axe like a Viking longship cutting through fjords—gripping glacier, chopping steps, self-arresting with authority. The stainless steel head resists rust even under Luxembourg’s winter drizzle, while the curved shaft offers clearance on technical snow bridges and ice ribs. It’s light enough for young apprentices and alpine guides, strong enough for serious ascents. As built at Mont Blanc, it carries a legacy of epic climbs, now ready to write new sagas on local domes and ridge lines.