Venom
Guide Pick™ ProductThe bridge between a classic piolet and a technical tool.
The Venom Ice Axe is the definitive hybrid tool for alpinists and ski mountaineers who need a single axe to handle everything from glacier slogs to vertical ice steps. Marrying the plunging ability of a classic piolet with the curved shaft and swing weight of a technical tool, it eliminates the need to carry multiple tools on variable alpine routes. The stainless steel head features a fully interchangeable pick system, allowing you to swap between a classic curve for self-arrest security or a tech pick for steeper water ice.
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Venom
Adze / 57cm
Whittaker Mountaineering
30027 SR 706 E
Ashford WA 98304
United States
Diggin' in to Details
Our Take
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Why We Love It
Solveig Waterfall
“"My tool of choice when working in the Cascades is the Black Diamond Venom Hammer. This axe, while being heftier than it's feather-weight Raven cousin, gives me the power to secure additional protection."
-Solveig Waterfall”— Solveig Waterfall, RMI Guide
Our Philosophy
We Simplify Outfitting
Whittaker Mountaineering was born out of the need for RMI to make sure their clients had the appropriate gear to get to the top of Mt. Rainier safely. After decades of trying, reviewing, arguing-over, and recommending gear, we can’t help but know what we’re doing by this point. We know what works, we know what doesn’t, and we use that expertise to stock our store.
