Wayne and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams who shares his gargantuan knowledge and experience of ice axes. Together they cover why you might need to carry one, when you definitely need one and talk about why an ice axe is only part of your winter safety kit. Covering everything from walking axes to technical tools they also discuss the big question: to leash or not to leash? And why exactly does going leashless involve still using a leash?? All will be revealed........including what Adrian keeps close to his chest. Want to know more about choosing the right ice axe for you - then take a read here: Buyers Guide to Ice Axes — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk) Watch Adrian's video about choosing ice axes here: A look at some of the different types of ice axes available | ISM (alpin-ism.com) Book a course with the International School of Mountaineering: Guided Alpine Mountaineering Courses, Ice Climbing, Ski Touring… | ISM (alpin-ism.com) For a great choice of local Guides click here: Winter Climbing — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Winter Mountain Walking — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Play "Name That Shaft" here: Name That Shaft! — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)