Aaron Mulkey - Ice Chasers
Aaron Mulkey talks about his experience as a professional ice climber and athlete. He discusses why he chooses to climb ice.
March 17, 2021
Ice Blades - History and Technology
Italian hardware manufacturer Grivel details a history about how the technology used in making the blade of an ice axe. The first mountaineers used a single long pole with a sharp point on the end and now feature a much shorter handle with a forged blade made in a process similar to the legendary Japanese katana. We also look at how different blades are made for different uses such as ice, mixed, and dry climbing.
March 9, 2021
How to Fit a Crampon for Ice Climbing
Shingo Ohkawa teaches how to fit the Grivel G20+ crampon to a compatible mountaineering/ice climbing boot.
January 4, 2021
The Grand Traverse and WURL
With COVID-19 shutting down Alan's summer travel plans, he turned his objectives closer to home and set his sites on completing the Grand Traverse and WURL.
July 16, 2020
Grivel's Vario System
Grivel's Vario System for their Machine family of ice tools is an innovative system of interchangeable blades and accessories. It allows you to accessorize and customize your tools for the day's activities.
June 22, 2020
Review: Grivel Trail Three Poles
Grivel athlete Natalie Afonino recently tested out the Grivel Trail Three poles and is now a convert to pole life. Check out her review of them.
June 1, 2020