+An ice axe is a fundamental tool for travel on snow and ice, assisting in balance and ascent during [mountaineering](/wiki/mountaineering). Its sharp pick provides purchase in frozen terrain, while the adze can clear snow or chop steps. Essential for self-arrest and safety, it is a climber's vital companion on high-altitude expeditions or [ice climbing](/wiki/ice_climbing) routes.
+## See also
+- [Crampons](/wiki/crampons)
+- [Rope](/wiki/rope)
+- [Glacier](/wiki/glacier)
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