Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe
Our Take
Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes. Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our rental program for decades.
Now lighter and featuring a slightly angled and ergonomically improved trapezoidal shaft for better grip and more aggressive climbing. The updated pick, adze, and spike geometry allow for more secure placements, whether you're kicking steps up Aconcagua or winding through crevasse fields in the Alps, while the investment-cast, polished stainless-steel head provides dependable durability.
- Lightweight trapezoidal, slightly curved aluminum shaft with grooved grip for more control during self-arrest or climbing
- Investment-cast, one-piece stainless-steel head with a tuned aggressive pick and large hole for a carabiner
- Ergonomic head
- CEN-B certified
- Head : Investment-Cast Stainless steel
- Shaft : Aluminum
- Weight Without Leash : [50 cm] 373 g (13.06 oz)

Raven Pro Ice Axe
Loved it on Mount Adams three different times. Loved it on multiple mountains in the cascades. The lightness and strength plus easy to use. A must have. I got two. Big fan
Looks great. Excited to use it in the mountains soon.