A masterpiece of engineering, the Cortex is a top-tier tool designed for the most challenging mixed, ice, and dry tooling routes. Its exoskeleton I-Beam profile, CNC'd from a single aluminum billet, offers an ideal strength-to-weight ratio and a perfectly balanced swing. This fully 'Type 2' (T) tool features a modular pick system, allowing you to choose between an Ice Pick, Ice Tech Pick, or a robust Dry tooling pick based on your needs. Each ice axe comes with a complimentary dry tool pick and pick weights, while supplies last.