GRIVEL G1 PLUS £90

Grivel’s G1 is a classic winter hillwalking axe, with a straight shaft and a long spike that gives good purchase when traversing slopes. The entire head is hot forged from a single piece of steel, so it feels well-balanced and solid. The Plus version adds a rubber covering to the bottom of the aluminium shaft for a better grip with gloves. VERDICT This classic alpine-style axe is a great option for winter hillwalking and easier grade mountaineering in the UK.