SkylotecNorth Couloir - Ice Axe

The North Couloir by Skylotec is a technical ice axe custom-made for enthusiasts of ice climbing and technical mountaineering. Designed to excel in the most demanding environments, it proves to be the ideal companion for icefalls, north faces, and couloirs. Its exceptional modularity, thanks to a range of interchangeable accessories, gives it a rare versatility, allowing it to adapt to every situation encountered in the mountains.

Its lightness and meticulous balance make the North Couloir a tool of choice, whether you are an experienced mountaineer or a beginner looking for new adventures. Its thoughtful design ensures a secure and comfortable grip, suitable for both men and women. The technologies used in its manufacturing guarantee optimal performance, even in the harshest conditions.

Ideal for those seeking an ice axe capable of adapting to every mountain challenge, the North Couloir will accompany you with reliability and efficiency in all your ascents.

• NORTH COULOIR HAMMER, equipped with ICE blade, HAMMER head, and IMPACT HAMMER weights

• NORTH COULOIR ADZE, equipped with ICE blade, ADZE head, and IMPACT HAMMER weights

• NORTH COULOIR, equipped with ICE blade and IMPACT HAMMER weights

• Fully modular head to adapt the ice axe to various ice and technical mixed activities

• Light alloy shaft with anodized finish, with geometry and length designed to better adapt to different ice morphologies

• Ergonomic overmolded handle for greater efficiency in traction

• Steel spike with a hole for attaching a carabiner and/or SWHIPPY elastic straps

Standard features include:

• Interchangeable ICE blade for icefall use, with a machined profile for optimal hooking and penetration

• CHANGE OVER, allowing comfortable hand switching thanks to its shape and positioning

• BUMPER, providing hand support to transfer weight onto the tool

• IMPACT HAMMER (provided unmounted) to increase the striking mass of the ice axe head

Available accessories and spare parts:

• Interchangeable MIXTE blade for mixed routes, with an accentuated angle for better precision on rock

• Interchangeable ICE blade

• IMPACT HAMMER weights

• ADZE head for digging in snow and cleaning holds

• HAMMER head for driving pitons

• CHANGE OVER trigger for hand switching