The Spire 65cm is the new lightweight ice axe for travel in the mountains that is tough enough to deal with the demands of modern winter mountaineering, yet light enough for general walking and ski touring. Optimised lightweight tubing and a complete re-design have struck a fine balance that means it carries without effort yet can penetrate ice and cut steps when required. weighs in at only 380g .

High strength steel alloy pick, adze, and spike for excellent purchase and durability.
Machined chamfers on both the pick and adze, for efficient penetration of ice and neve. Ergonomic pick and bung, for a comfortable grip.
Strong and light anodised aluminium shaft, for reliable support.
Gently curved shaft for excellent swing and penetration as well as clearance for daggering up steep neve.
A durable spike and bung for ease of penetration in hard and soft snow.
Large tethering points in the pick and spike, for ease of clipping and security.
Machined grooves for additional grip, when moving through technical ground.
Weight: 380g

Delivery

Opening Times

We are open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. We can only process orders within these times.

Shipping Times

Orders received Monday to Friday by 12 midday are shipped same day.
Orders received Monday to Friday after midday will, where possible, be shipped same day but we cannot guarantee this.
If you are unsure, please call us on 017683 72525 or email us at sales@madaboutmountains.co.uk
Orders received at the weekend and bank holidays are shipped on the next working day, Monday to Friday.

Errors

If we have an error in our stock control system and an item/s are not available or delayed, you will be informed by us as soon as possible.

Free Delivery and delivery times – UK Only

We offer Free Tracked Delivery, 2-4 day service on all orders over £50. We also offer free Next Working Day delivery to the UK including Northern Ireland for all orders over £75. Whilst most shipments arrive on time this is not a guaranteed service. Please note 24 hour or 'Next Day' delivery is subject to extended delivery times to some postcodes within Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Our Carriers

We use Royal Mail.

A signature is required for your delivery. If you are not in when they deliver, they should leave a card informing you how to manage a new delivery or check online through Royal Mail Track and Trace or how to collect your parcel locally. Please check your delivery online for the most up to date information regarding your delivery. Please note over the Royal Mail strikes your delivery may take longer to arrive than usual.

Delivery Times and General Information

Please refer to the delivery table for your Country and Area to see expected delivery times.

Please note that international orders can only be dispatched to the card holders address. Any orders to a third-party address will not be dispatched.

For Jurisdictions where VAT does not apply then the VAT at the current rate will be deducted from your order at the basket.

EEC countries enjoy the free movement of goods. However, for customers outside the EEC it is the customer’s responsibility to pay any duties or customs charges applicable in the destination country and enquiries should be made with the relevant authority about such charges before ordering.

Returns

Click & Collect

Mad About Mountains Click & Collect

Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online combined with specialist personal retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!

* During COVID please call 017683 72525*

1. Add your items to your basket

Use our website to browse our catalogue of products with stock availability. When you find the item you want simply add it to your basket like you usually would.

2. Checkout using Click & Collect

Scroll down and choose Click & Collect as your delivery method. Enter your postcode at the checkout to find your closest store.

3. Choose the store of your choice and collect your items

Choose a store of your liking, click continue and complete the rest of our standard checkout steps and you’re ready to collect your item in store.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I collect my order?

For items you would like to collect from our Kirkby Stephen store, we will normally have your item/s ready to collect within 1-2 working days.

For items you would like to collect from our Grassington store, we will normally have your item/s ready to collect within 4-5 working days.

If your collection is urgent please call us and we can check dates/times for you.

How will I know when my order is ready?

For every order we will send you an e-mail to let you know when your order is ready to collect.

What do I need to collect my order?

All we need is your order confirmation e-mail. We will hold your order in store for 5 days, if you have any problems with getting to the store to collect your order please feel free to contact the collection store and we will happily extend this time where possible.

Can Someone Else Collect My Order?

Please contact the store you have chosen to collect from in advance and we will do our best to accommodate any changes relating to collection.

How do I cancel/change my order?

If you wish to cancel your order or make any changes please contact the store directly. Please note, full refunds will be made via the original transaction made with our online team.

How do I return my order?

Our normal returns policy applies to all Click & Collect orders, for more information see our returns policy. You can also return directly to the store.

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