Your walking and mountaineering axe is a constant companion on a variety of snowy adventures. It helps to keep you safe when the terrain turns hostile, especially if you have to do an ice axe arrest. It needs to be versatile, tough and easy to use - so make sure you pick the right one. The DMM Cirque is a very strong candidate for the job. This is a tough, dependable axe with a pleasingly sleek design. It also has a number of important micro features which ensure exceptional handling qualities and performance
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