The Vertex Mountaineering Hammer is a fantastic technical mountaineering tool that is super lightweight and comes with a modular pick system. It can be used in a variety of alpine terrains and is perfect for those who love getting out there among snow and ice.

The shaft has a straight geometry that makes it easy to use on less steep ground and is great for plunging in snow. Plus, it's curved enough to ensure a precise swing and provide clearance over ice bulges.

So, if you're looking for an excellent tool that will help you take on any mountain, this is the one for you!

• Refined pick geometry optimised for ice climbing.
• Sliding Finger Rest compatible with Vertex, Spire and Spire Tech.
• High strength steel alloy pick, spike, hammer for excellent durability.
• Minimalist hot forged head, for strength and durability. Designed to comfortably fit the hand.
• Raised spline on pick allows the tool to be used with, or without, an adze or hammer.
• DMM’s tried and tested highly functional compact adze, perfectly formed for cutting out belays and preparing ice screw placements.
• New compact hammer ideal for driving in pitons and adding weight to the swing of the axe.
• Equal weights on both the adze and hammer, give a balanced swing when using two tools.
• Strong and light anodised aluminium shaft, for reliable support.