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Blue Ice Hummingbird Ice Axe

$209.95

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The species known as Anna's Hummingbird is a tiny bird indigenous to the Pacific coast of the United States, and measures only 4 inches long from beak to tail. These hummingbirds must remain light and small enough to maneuver the delicate aerial world that they inhabit, yet tough enough and fit enough to tirelessly seek out the pollen-laden flowers they need to survive. Just like our feisty little bird friends, the Blue Ice Hummingbird ice axe provides maximum performance at a minimal weight. On one end, a resin-secured titanium head makes for a comfortable and non-glove-damaging grip, while on the other a textured shaft provides low-friction security at a minimal weight. Whether you're plunging up chutes, nosing out onto that 50° slope, or delicately traversing a 4th class scramble, the Blue Ice Hummingbird ice axe will inspire confidence and provide the security you need for all your steep-skiing shenanigans.

  • The curved aluminum sandblasted shaft is durable yet remains as light as a feather.
  • The Hummingbird fully conforms to the CE / EN 13 089 ice axe certification standard.
  • A resin plug at the base of the shaft stops snow build-up before it even happens.
  • The titanium head holds well and remains light as a feather.
  • The 50cm option conforms with ISMF regulations.
  • Includes an elastic pick and adze protector.
  • Made in Chamonix, France.
Specifications
Lengths (cm) 45, 50
Weight
convert to ounces
225g [45]
237g [50]
Specs Verified Yes
Design
Materials   Titanium head, sandblasted aluminum shaft
Skimo Co Says
Usage Ski mountaineering, alpinism, mountaineering
Notes Optional sliding pommel available separately (+19g)
Bottom Line Ultralight yet tough ice axe
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Questions & Reviews

10/3/2025
Question from Farooq
 
The Blue Ice website gives the weights as 212g (vs your 205g figure) for the 45cm version, and 230g (vs your 219g figure) for the 50 cm. How did you get your weight figures?
10/3/2025
Answer from Matt P
 
Hi Farooq,

Thanks for reaching out. I re-weighed a few of each axe and got an average of 225g for the 45cm and an average of 237g for the 50cm. This could be due to some manufacturing changes, as this axe has been out for a few years now. Thanks for the heads up, we will update our weights on the page.
10/3/2025
Answer from Farooq M
 
I realize it’s splitting hairs, but I really appreciate the follow-up. Thanks, Matt!
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5/9/2020
Eric (downright abused product)
 
As light as it gets and actually climbable. Very similar to the Gully - just slightly less aggressive (not as suitable for steeper ice and mixed). I only wish they made it with a hammer! As mentioned by Pete - add the Petzl trigger and you're psyched.
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2/19/2020
Pete (used product regularly)
 
Not much to say. So light, and performs as should. One point is it climbs much better than the competitor's uber light axes, Camp corsa comes to mind. I believe this is due to the low profile and down-turned pick.
Petzl trigger rests fit on nicely.
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