SUM’TEC

SUM’TEC

Petzl

$289.95

This SUM'TEC is a modular ice axe for technical mountaineering that adapts easily to any mountaineering activity, from classic to technical. It is completely modular, allowing it to be optimized for each different summit objective.

Technical:
- Ice pick is tapered at the tip for easy penetration in a variety of ice types
- The Trigrest handrest allows the position of the hand or the index finger to be adjusted into climbing mode quickly and without tools
- Shaft with steel spike for solid support in piolet-canne mode

Versatile:
- Curved shaft for efficient anchoring while protecting the hand
- Shaft is straight enough for efficient planting into snow and walking comfortably

Modular:
- Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted
- Interchangeable with different picks to adapt to different terrain objectives (snow, ice, or mixed)
- Adze and hammer are interchangeable
- Possible to add weights to improve anchoring qualities

Length of shaft: 52cm
Weight:
16.6oz / 470g

SKU: N/A Categories: , , , , , ,

Description

This SUM’TEC is a modular ice axe for technical mountaineering that adapts easily to any mountaineering activity, from classic to technical. It is completely modular, allowing it to be optimized for each different summit objective.

Technical:
– Ice pick is tapered at the tip for easy penetration in a variety of ice types
– The Trigrest handrest allows the position of the hand or the index finger to be adjusted into climbing mode quickly and without tools
– Shaft with steel spike for solid support in piolet-canne mode

Versatile:
– Curved shaft for efficient anchoring while protecting the hand
– Shaft is straight enough for efficient planting into snow and walking comfortably

Modular:
– Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted
– Interchangeable with different picks to adapt to different terrain objectives (snow, ice, or mixed)
– Adze and hammer are interchangeable
– Possible to add weights to improve anchoring qualities

Length of shaft: 52cm
Weight:
16.6oz / 470g

Additional information

Option

Adze, Hammer

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/3/2026

    The Cascades climbing season continues to move forward, with teams enjoying generally favorable weather and good climbing conditions throughout much of the state. Guides are beginning to observe the seasonal changes that come with warmer temperatures and longer days.  The current forecast suggests continued periods of stable weather intermixed with typical spring systems moving through […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/28/2026

    Hello climbers, The past week has brought a mix of classic spring Cascade conditions, with warm temperatures early in the week followed by a return to cooler weather, stronger winds, and periods of precipitation across the range. While snowpack remains below average for this time of year, climbers continue to find good climbing conditions on […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/21/2026

    Greetings Fellow Climbers, The Cascades climbing season is in full swing!  This is our favorite time of year as we have climbers exploring all over the Pacific Northwest.  In addition to our climbs in Cascades we also have several expeditions already deep in the Alaska range making moves up Denali. Internationally, our Everest expedition led […]

Partners & Accreditations

Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
© Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved. Alpine Ascents International