This is Different
This is purpose-driven climbing equipment. We've all bought picks that don't hit the mark: ice picks that are too thick or break or wear too fast and mixed picks that do not climb ice very well and have you reaching for your beloved fresh ice picks to send hard mixed climbs. No more. Our 2mm Ice Hawk is meant for two things: make ice climbing easier and last longer than other pure ice picks. Our 2.5mm Master Scratcher is a true mixed pick. Awesome performance on ice and rock, but with 2-3x the durability of stock pure ice picks.
You Deserve Better.
Beartooth was started because we were tired of gear breaking in the mountains. We knew it could be done better. Whether you push hard in the alpine or are beginning your climbing journey, you deserve gear designed to perform in the most abusive environments. You deserve a company that stands behind its products. That's why our pitons are backed by a lifetime warranty.
Climb Safer, Climb Harder.
The mountains are ambivalent to your presence, and it is up to you to navigate the objective hazards. Storms, avalanches, and rockfall are enough to deal with, so why add to that by worrying whether you will get solid protection or a safe anchor at the end of your lead? We all want to climb safely and push climbing at our own levels, so do it with the superior tools.
Our pitons work where nothing else will. Better materials and design enable you to break through chossy seams and protect iced up cracks. They are your get-out-of-jail-free card, whether that's forging upwards or getting back down safely.
Let customers speak for us
Just got my new picks! Look and feel sick. I ordered the pure ice version.... has a great weight and the engraving is a cool adder!! Can't wait to get out on them this winter. The T-shirts and stickers rock as well!!!
A few days out with Master Scratchers on my Hydras and they’ve already seen enough to make a stock pick turn sideways….but these things look like new. They climb great on rock and ice and show virtually no signs of wear even after early season surprise rock/turf sticks. I’m snagging some Ice Hawks too.
Also, expect the best customer service you’ve ever experienced. Charlie knows what’s up. Thanks boys 🤘🏻 llamas up!
Got the scratchers out for their first day on Hallett’s Great Dihedral, where they were swung into rocks-disguised-as-turf more times than I want to admit, scratched on thin edges, torqued like crazy, and generally abused, and they still look basically brand new. The geometry felt shockingly secure on small edges and in constrictions, and they gave the right amount of flex in torques to get feedback on the tension. Excited to keep beating them up to test their long-term durability, but so far I am thoroughly impressed.
Meticulously crafted from the highest grade material commercially available. Blown away by the coating system quality and engraving. They'd guys are producing a product well above the competition.
Free unlimited return for this price! That is customer service at its best. Love when a company stands behind their product like this!
One of the founders responded via email the day I sent a detailed question about the mixed picks. He was prompt, detailed, and honest in his answer. And clearly stoked about making these products! The picks look very well made: looking forward to testing them outside soon.
Fantastic delivery and service from Beartooth. Highly recommended
Amazing picks. Fantastic delivery and service from Beartooth. Highly recommended
Gear arrived quickly and appears well made. Looks awesome and fit without modification. I will be putting them to the test on some rock hard ice and looking forward to seeing how they hold up on every pitch I thow at them!
The picks look fine on my Nomic but no ice yet to check them out. Look forward to doing this.
These look amazing. I have only been scratching at my brick wall for the moment but I can already tell these picks would bring me to the end of the world and back.
I am new to using beaks and pitons, and initially reached out to Beartooth with questions about their products -- I heard back from Charlie in less than 15 minutes of my message and had a great conversation about my current climbing and what Beartooth pitons best suited where I am. I've had limited use on the standard pitons/beaks so far, but look forward to putting them through their paces this winter mixed/ice season. The pitons have reduced my pucker factor by at least one logarithmic scale since I trust them so much. Wearing the Beartooth bear shirt has increased my climbing by a solid grade level. I'll be back for Beartooth picks and anything else they put out!
