Made for the Harshest Conditions
Free, Alpine, or Aid. Our Pitons do it ALL.
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. These are picks that provide unmatched security on the scratchiest of mixed terrain and climb ice so well we've had to change our swings.
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.
DO NOT CONFORM
Gear made by hand with better materials, better design, and entirely in the USA. As owners, Paul and I will always be at the forefront of Beartooth's testing process. We use it on our own climbs, our own FA's, and trust our own lives to it. If the gear doesn't stand up to our abuses, how could we expect it to stand up to yours? We CARE about YOUR feedback. Every review and email you share with us is read by Paul and me and seriously considered as we design future products. Thank you for being a part of Beartooth Alpine Equipment! - Charlie
Let customers speak for us
from 32 reviewsThe ice hawk picks have been great! Very happy with them. Stoked to support a Montana company.
I have used these things on my biggest ascents in the Alaska Range and in the Alps and I literally can get good reliable gear and anchors in places where I previously had to go for dangerous run outs. These pitons are changing alpine mixed climbing from my perpective.
This picks are the best picks I have ever used. They drive into ice and clean really easily. Significantly less effort for good placements than other picks on the market. Will only be climbing ice with these picks from now on.
It will be late January until I get to use the picks, climbing with Ryan Griffiths in Hyalite and Cody. Cannot wait to use them as they look incredible.
Will be happy to write a full review then;)
Ordered the mixed picks for x dream. It was an adjustment from the stock camp picks. I found myself burying the pick the first day out. The next two days I lightened up my swings and found just as secure purchase. Kudos to Charlie and the gang, absolute gentleman. Stoked to see what’s on the horizon.
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
Fantastic delivery and service from Beartooth. Highly recommended
Amazing picks. Fantastic delivery and service from Beartooth. Highly recommended
Welcome to Our Team
We consider you our climbing partners. We truly care about the awesome stuff you're doing and whether our gear is performing to your standards.
We want to see your adventures! Tag us @beartoothalpine #donotconform in your climbs, plus stay up to date with announcements and new gear we're working on! Climb hard, stay safe, and we'll see you out in the mountains.